Insignia Wine Coolers Error Codes

dF

Wine cooler displays dF and may pause cooling; sometimes accompanied by increased internal temperature during the cycle.

Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active

E1

Wine cooler displays E1 and cannot maintain the set temperature; unit may run continuously or short cycle.

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure

E2

Wine cooler displays E2 and temperature reading is erratic or does not change even when the unit is cooling.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure

E3

Wine cooler shows E3 and the display temperature does not match the actual internal temperature; unit may overcool or undercool.

Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure

E4

Wine cooler displays E4 and may stop cooling or run erratically; sometimes accompanied by frost buildup on the evaporator.

Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault

E5

Wine cooler shows E5 and the compressor or cooling module does not start or shuts off quickly.

Compressor Overload or Start Circuit Fault

E6

Wine cooler displays E6 and the interior fan may not run, or airflow seems weak; temperature may be uneven.

Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Fault

E7

Wine cooler shows E7 and the display may be blank, flickering, or unresponsive to button presses.

User Interface / Display Communication Error

E8

Wine cooler displays E8 and the interior light or touch controls may behave erratically, sometimes turning on/off by themselves.

Door Switch or Door Sensor Fault

E9

Wine cooler shows E9 and may shut down or fail to start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.

High Temperature or Overheat Protection Fault

Er

Wine cooler briefly shows 'Er' or 'Err' and beeps; controls may lock up or ignore button presses.

General Control Error / Keypad Fault

H1

Wine cooler displays H1 and the internal temperature is much warmer than the setpoint; unit may not cool at all.

High Temperature Alarm / Cooling System Failure

Hi

Wine cooler display shows 'Hi' instead of a temperature; interior is warm and bottles are at room temperature.

High Temperature Display / Sensor Out-of-Range High

L1

Wine cooler displays L1 and the internal temperature is much colder than the setpoint; bottles may be freezing.

Low Temperature Alarm / Thermostat Control Failure

Lo

Wine cooler display shows 'Lo' instead of a temperature, and the interior feels very cold; bottles near the back may be slushy or frozen.

Low Temperature Display / Sensor Out-of-Range Low

Symptom

Condensation or moisture forms on the inside of the glass door or on bottles.

High Humidity or Door Seal Issue

Symptom

Dual-zone Insignia wine cooler: temperatures in both zones are the same and do not maintain separate setpoints.

Loss of Independent Zone Control

Symptom

Dual-zone Insignia wine cooler: upper zone cools properly but lower zone is warm (or vice versa).

Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System

Symptom

Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior rear wall or around the evaporator cover.

Frost Buildup – Defrost or Door Seal Issue

Symptom

Water pools at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaks onto the floor in front of the unit.

Drainage Problem or Condensation Leak

Symptom

Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling), with the compressor starting and stopping every few minutes.

Short Cycling – Control or Sensor Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler does not cool at all; interior light works but the compressor or cooling module never starts.

No Cooling – Compressor or Power Control Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.

Door Alignment or Hinge Problem

Symptom

Wine cooler door gasket is torn, cracked, or not sealing, causing warm air infiltration.

Door Gasket Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler emits a chemical or refrigerant-like smell, especially near the rear of the unit.

Possible Refrigerant Leak or Component Overheating

Symptom

Wine cooler emits a high-pitched whine or squeal from inside the cabinet during operation.

Evaporator Fan Motor or Airflow Noise

Symptom

Wine cooler emits a musty or moldy odor when the door is opened.

Microbial Growth Inside Cabinet

Symptom

Wine cooler interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but cooling still works.

Interior LED Light Circuit Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler interior light stays on all the time, even when the door is closed; cabinet may get warmer than normal.

Stuck Door Switch or Light Control Fault

Symptom

Wine cooler is too cold; bottles near the back are partially frozen even though the set temperature is correct.

Overcooling – Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration

Symptom

Wine cooler makes a loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear that is louder than normal operation.

Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan

Symptom

Wine cooler makes a rattling or clanking noise when the compressor starts or stops.

Loose Components or Tubing Vibration

Symptom

Wine cooler powers on but the control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.

Unresponsive Keypad / User Interface Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler runs constantly but does not get cold enough; compressor and fans are running almost all the time.

Insufficient Cooling – Sealed System or Airflow Problem

Symptom

Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.

Electrical Short or Ground Fault

Symptom

Wine cooler vibrates excessively and may cause bottles to rattle or hum against each other.

Excessive Vibration – Leveling or Compressor Mounting Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds are present.

No Power – Input Power or Fuse Failure