Gorenje Unresponsive Control Buttons

Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn or damaged keypad, Moisture behind control panel, Loose ribbon cable to PCB, Faulty control panel PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the wine cooler before removing the control panel.

  • Dry the panel: If condensation is visible, gently dry the area and allow time for moisture to evaporate.
  • Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and carefully disconnect and reconnect the flat cable to ensure a solid connection.
  • Inspect keypad: Look for cracks or worn areas on the touch surface. If certain buttons never work, replace the control panel/keypad assembly.
  • PCB replacement: If the keypad is known good but inputs are not recognized, the control PCB may be defective and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Control Panel / Keypad Assembly
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