Wine cooler displays F2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly; temperature reading is inaccurate.

Safety: Unplug the wine cooler before removing any internal panels or working near the evaporator coil. Edges of metal panels and fins can be sharp.

Steps to address F2:

• Confirm airflow and frost: Open the cabinet and inspect the rear internal panel. Heavy frost buildup or ice behind the panel can damage or dislodge the evaporator sensor.
• Access the evaporator area: Remove shelves and the inner rear panel (usually held by screws). Carefully pull the panel forward to expose the evaporator coil and sensor.
• Locate the evaporator thermistor: It is typically clipped to the evaporator tubing or mounted in a small plastic holder on the coil. Verify it is firmly attached and not dangling or encased in solid ice.
• Inspect wiring: Follow the sensor wires back to the harness connector. Look for chafing, broken insulation, or corrosion at the plug. Reseat the connector.
• Test the sensor: With power off and the sensor unplugged, measure resistance with a multimeter. Compare to the temperature/resistance chart in the service manual. Replace the sensor if it reads open, shorted, or far out of spec.
• Defrost if iced over: If the sensor is buried in ice, allow the unit to fully defrost (doors open, towels in place) for several hours, then reassemble and test. Persistent F2 after defrost usually indicates a bad sensor or wiring.
• Control board evaluation: If a new sensor and intact wiring still result in F2, the main control board's sensor input may be defective and require replacement.