Hoover 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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CL
Display shows CL and controls are locked; temperature cannot be adjusted.
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
dF
Wine cooler displays dF and may stop cooling periodically or show heavy ice buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost System Error / Excessive Frost
E1
Wine cooler displays E1 and will not cool or shows erratic temperature readings.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Wine cooler displays E2 and may overcool or not cool properly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E3
Wine cooler shows E3 and the display temperature does not match the actual internal temperature.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Wine cooler displays E4 and may stop cooling or run continuously with poor temperature control.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault
E5
Wine cooler shows E5 and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
Compressor Start/Overload Protection Fault
E6
Wine cooler displays E6 and the internal fan does not run or runs erratically.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Wine cooler shows E7 and the display is blank or flickering, with intermittent operation.
Display Panel Communication Fault
E8
Wine cooler displays E8 and the unit may shut down or run erratically after a power event.
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error
E9
Wine cooler shows E9 and the internal light or fan may not respond correctly to door opening.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
Er
Wine cooler intermittently shows Er on the display and beeps, with random button response.
Keypad / Touch Control Error
F1
Wine cooler shows F1 and the upper zone does not maintain the set temperature.
Upper Zone Temperature Control Fault
F2
Wine cooler shows F2 and the lower zone does not maintain the set temperature.
Lower Zone Temperature Control Fault
H1
Wine cooler displays H1 and the internal temperature is too high; bottles feel warm.
High Temperature Alarm / Cooling Failure
H2
Wine cooler displays H2 and the internal temperature is too low; bottles may be near freezing.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
HI
Display shows HI or a very high temperature reading that does not match the actual cool interior.
Temperature Sensor Open Circuit / Out-of-Range High Reading
LO
Display shows LO or a very low temperature reading that does not change, even when the interior is warm.
Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Out-of-Range Low Reading
PO
Display shows PO or a power failure icon; unit beeps after a power cut.
Power Outage Memory / Alarm
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Condensation or frost forming on the back wall inside the cabinet.
Excessive Internal Condensation / Frost
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
Door Condensation / High Humidity
Symptom
Display is blank or very dim, but the wine cooler is still cooling.
Display Power / Backlight Failure
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge Fault
Symptom
Door gasket is torn, cracked, or not sealing, causing warm air ingress.
Door Gasket Failure
Symptom
Excessive vibration; wine cooler shakes or moves slightly when compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
Cabinet Light Failure
Symptom
Interior of wine cooler has a strong musty or moldy odor.
Odor / Microbial Growth
Symptom
Temperature between upper and lower zones is not significantly different; both zones feel the same.
Dual-Zone Separation / Airflow Fault
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front.
Drainage / Condensate Leak
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or there are signs of scorching near the rear.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Wine cooler interior temperature fluctuates widely; bottles alternately too warm and too cold.
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Wine cooler interior too cold; wine nearly freezing even at normal set temperature.
Thermostat / Sensor Overcooling
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler makes rattling or clinking noise inside the cabinet during operation.
Internal Vibration / Shelf Rattle
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature, display appears normal.
Complete Cooling Loss
Symptom
Wine cooler produces a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler runs continuously but does not reach set temperature; interior is cool but not cold enough.
Reduced Cooling Capacity
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Dead Appliance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Display shows CL and controls are locked; temperature cannot be adjusted.
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Child Lock / Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| dF |
Wine cooler displays dF and may stop cooling periodically or show heavy ice buildup on the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Error / Excessive Frost | View Details |
| E1 |
Wine cooler displays E1 and will not cool or shows erratic temperature readings.
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Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Wine cooler displays E2 and may overcool or not cool properly.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Wine cooler shows E3 and the display temperature does not match the actual internal temperature.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Wine cooler displays E4 and may stop cooling or run continuously with poor temperature control.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Wine cooler shows E5 and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Compressor Start/Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Wine cooler displays E6 and the internal fan does not run or runs erratically.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Wine cooler shows E7 and the display is blank or flickering, with intermittent operation.
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Display Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Wine cooler displays E8 and the unit may shut down or run erratically after a power event.
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EEPROM / Control Board Memory Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Wine cooler shows E9 and the internal light or fan may not respond correctly to door opening.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| Er |
Wine cooler intermittently shows Er on the display and beeps, with random button response.
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Keypad / Touch Control Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Wine cooler shows F1 and the upper zone does not maintain the set temperature.
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Upper Zone Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Wine cooler shows F2 and the lower zone does not maintain the set temperature.
|
Lower Zone Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Wine cooler displays H1 and the internal temperature is too high; bottles feel warm.
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High Temperature Alarm / Cooling Failure | View Details |
| H2 |
Wine cooler displays H2 and the internal temperature is too low; bottles may be near freezing.
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Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| HI |
Display shows HI or a very high temperature reading that does not match the actual cool interior.
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Temperature Sensor Open Circuit / Out-of-Range High Reading | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO or a very low temperature reading that does not change, even when the interior is warm.
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Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Out-of-Range Low Reading | View Details |
| PO |
Display shows PO or a power failure icon; unit beeps after a power cut.
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Power Outage Memory / Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
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Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or frost forming on the back wall inside the cabinet.
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Excessive Internal Condensation / Frost | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
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Door Condensation / High Humidity | View Details |
| – |
Display is blank or very dim, but the wine cooler is still cooling.
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Display Power / Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
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Door Alignment / Hinge Fault | View Details |
| – |
Door gasket is torn, cracked, or not sealing, causing warm air ingress.
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Door Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration; wine cooler shakes or moves slightly when compressor runs.
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Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
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Cabinet Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior of wine cooler has a strong musty or moldy odor.
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Odor / Microbial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Temperature between upper and lower zones is not significantly different; both zones feel the same.
|
Dual-Zone Separation / Airflow Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front.
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Drainage / Condensate Leak | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or there are signs of scorching near the rear.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior temperature fluctuates widely; bottles alternately too warm and too cold.
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior too cold; wine nearly freezing even at normal set temperature.
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Thermostat / Sensor Overcooling | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes rattling or clinking noise inside the cabinet during operation.
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Internal Vibration / Shelf Rattle | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature, display appears normal.
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Complete Cooling Loss | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler produces a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs continuously but does not reach set temperature; interior is cool but not cold enough.
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Reduced Cooling Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
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