GE Wine Coolers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CF
Display shows CF and the interior fan may not operate correctly.
Condenser Fan Fault (if equipped)
dE
Display shows dE or a door icon and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Open / Door Switch Fault
E0
Display shows E0 and the wine cooler is not cooling properly or at all.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault
E1
Display shows E1 and the wine cooler temperature is inaccurate or fluctuates.
Upper Compartment Thermistor Fault (Dual-Zone Models)
E2
Display shows E2 and the lower zone of the wine cooler is not maintaining temperature.
Lower Compartment Thermistor Fault (Dual-Zone Models)
E3
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler runs continuously or not at all, with erratic temperature readings.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the wine cooler may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
Evaporator Defrost Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and the wine cooler may shut down unexpectedly or fail to start the compressor.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the interior fan may not run, causing uneven temperatures.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the wine cooler may not respond correctly to temperature settings.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the wine cooler may not cool, with the compressor not starting.
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the wine cooler may shut down or show erratic operation after a power event.
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error
EC
Display shows EC and the wine cooler is not cooling properly.
General Cooling System Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and the cabinet temperature is very high; wine is warm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 and the cabinet temperature is very low; bottles may be too cold.
Low Temperature Alarm Condition
Symptom
Cabinet sides or top show signs of condensation or sweating on the outside.
External Condensation Due to Ambient Conditions
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes and the compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly; unit not cooling.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Cycling
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door.
Door Seal / Ambient Humidity Issue
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; display may still be lit.
User Interface / Touchpad Failure
Symptom
Display is completely blank and the wine cooler does not run, but the outlet has power.
No Power to Control Board
Symptom
Display is lit but shows incorrect or fluctuating temperatures that do not match an external thermometer.
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Error
Symptom
Door does not close or seal properly; it pops open or leaves a gap.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Dual-zone GE wine cooler: one zone cools properly while the other is warm.
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator cover or back wall inside the wine cooler.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet or door feels unusually hot to the touch.
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Ventilation Problem
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the cabinet when cooling.
Evaporator Fan Bearing Failure
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the unit cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noise from the wine cooler during operation.
Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
Interior Mold / Bacteria Growth
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the back of the wine cooler.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Drainage / Condensate Management Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently, with short run times.
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler does not start after being moved or transported; display may be on but compressor is off.
Post-Transport Oil Migration / Protection Delay
Symptom
Wine cooler interior is warm at the top and cold at the bottom; uneven temperatures between shelves.
Poor Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles are near freezing even at normal settings.
Overcooling / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler makes a gurgling or bubbling sound during operation.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise (Potentially Exaggerated)
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature does not drop.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature is consistently higher than the setpoint.
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Refrigeration
Symptom
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
Overcurrent / Short Circuit on Startup
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Display shows CF and the interior fan may not operate correctly.
|
Condenser Fan Fault (if equipped) | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE or a door icon and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
|
Door Open / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E0 |
Display shows E0 and the wine cooler is not cooling properly or at all.
|
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and the wine cooler temperature is inaccurate or fluctuates.
|
Upper Compartment Thermistor Fault (Dual-Zone Models) | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the lower zone of the wine cooler is not maintaining temperature.
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Lower Compartment Thermistor Fault (Dual-Zone Models) | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler runs continuously or not at all, with erratic temperature readings.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the wine cooler may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
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Evaporator Defrost Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the wine cooler may shut down unexpectedly or fail to start the compressor.
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Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the interior fan may not run, causing uneven temperatures.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the wine cooler may not respond correctly to temperature settings.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the wine cooler may not cool, with the compressor not starting.
|
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the wine cooler may shut down or show erratic operation after a power event.
|
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows EC and the wine cooler is not cooling properly.
|
General Cooling System Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the cabinet temperature is very high; wine is warm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and the cabinet temperature is very low; bottles may be too cold.
|
Low Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| – |
Cabinet sides or top show signs of condensation or sweating on the outside.
|
External Condensation Due to Ambient Conditions | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes and the compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly; unit not cooling.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door.
|
Door Seal / Ambient Humidity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; display may still be lit.
|
User Interface / Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is completely blank and the wine cooler does not run, but the outlet has power.
|
No Power to Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Display is lit but shows incorrect or fluctuating temperatures that do not match an external thermometer.
|
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Error | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close or seal properly; it pops open or leaves a gap.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone GE wine cooler: one zone cools properly while the other is warm.
|
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator cover or back wall inside the wine cooler.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet or door feels unusually hot to the touch.
|
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Ventilation Problem | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the cabinet when cooling.
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the unit cools normally.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noise from the wine cooler during operation.
|
Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
|
Interior Mold / Bacteria Growth | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the back of the wine cooler.
|
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Drainage / Condensate Management Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently, with short run times.
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler does not start after being moved or transported; display may be on but compressor is off.
|
Post-Transport Oil Migration / Protection Delay | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior is warm at the top and cold at the bottom; uneven temperatures between shelves.
|
Poor Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles are near freezing even at normal settings.
|
Overcooling / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes a gurgling or bubbling sound during operation.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise (Potentially Exaggerated) | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature does not drop.
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature is consistently higher than the setpoint.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Refrigeration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit on Startup | View Details |
No matching codes found
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