Ivation
Ivation 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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dF
Display shows dF and the unit may pause cooling periodically.
Automatic Defrost Mode Indication
E1
Digital display shows E1 and the wine cooler is not cooling or is cooling erratically.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler does not maintain the set temperature or cycles erratically.
Evaporator / Internal Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler runs continuously or shuts off prematurely.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and the compressor or cooling module does not start or shuts off quickly.
Defrost Sensor or Over-temperature Sensor Fault (Compressor Models)
E5
Display shows E5 and the compressor or thermoelectric module does not run, or the unit shuts down shortly after starting.
Compressor / Peltier Module Overload or Overheat Protection
E6
Display shows E6 and the temperature cannot be adjusted or the unit does not respond correctly to settings.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
EE
Display shows EE and the wine cooler will not cool or respond properly.
General Sensor or Control Board Error
F1
Display shows F1 and the upper zone of a dual-zone Ivation wine cooler does not cool correctly.
Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Failure
F2
Display shows F2 and the lower zone of a dual-zone Ivation wine cooler does not cool correctly.
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Failure
F3
Display shows F3 and one zone of the dual-zone cooler runs continuously or not at all.
Zone Evaporator Sensor or Over-temperature Sensor Fault
F4
Display shows F4 and the fans in one or both zones do not run.
Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error
F5
Display shows F5 and the compressor cycles abnormally or not at all.
Compressor Relay or Overload Fault
F6
Display shows F6 and the Peltier (thermoelectric) module does not cool.
Peltier Cooling Module or Driver Fault (Thermoelectric Models)
HC
Display shows HC and the wine cooler may shut down or run continuously.
High Temperature Protection / Overheat Alarm
HI
Display shows HI and the cabinet is warm; unit may beep continuously.
High Temperature Alarm / Display Over-range
LC
Display shows LC and the wine cooler beeps; unit may stop cooling.
Low Temperature / Anti-freeze Protection
LO
Display shows LO and the temperature cannot be set lower than a certain point.
Low Temperature Limit Reached / Display Under-range
Symptom
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door.
Door Condensation / High Humidity
Symptom
Condenser fan at the back of the unit not running; compressor is very hot.
Condenser Fan Failure
Symptom
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly, causing poor cooling.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Dual-zone wine cooler has both zones at the same temperature despite different settings.
Dual-Zone Separation / Air Mixing Problem
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator inside the wine cooler.
Frost Accumulation / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels very hot to the touch.
Overheating Cabinet / Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Interior fan not running; cold spots and uneven temperature inside cabinet.
Internal Circulation Fan Failure
Symptom
Interior light not working but cooler otherwise operates normally.
LED Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical odor inside the wine cooler, even after some use.
Odor / Off-gassing and Contamination
Symptom
Temperature display does not match actual temperature inside the cabinet.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control Instability
Symptom
Unit makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
Refrigerant Flow Noise (Normal or Excessive)
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Drainage / Condensate Leak
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold and bottles are freezing near the back.
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all, display lights up but interior remains at room temperature.
Complete Cooling System Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not reach set temperature; only cools slightly.
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Capacity
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF and the unit may pause cooling periodically.
|
Automatic Defrost Mode Indication | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1 and the wine cooler is not cooling or is cooling erratically.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler does not maintain the set temperature or cycles erratically.
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Evaporator / Internal Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler runs continuously or shuts off prematurely.
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Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the compressor or cooling module does not start or shuts off quickly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Over-temperature Sensor Fault (Compressor Models) | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the compressor or thermoelectric module does not run, or the unit shuts down shortly after starting.
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Compressor / Peltier Module Overload or Overheat Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the temperature cannot be adjusted or the unit does not respond correctly to settings.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| EE |
Display shows EE and the wine cooler will not cool or respond properly.
|
General Sensor or Control Board Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the upper zone of a dual-zone Ivation wine cooler does not cool correctly.
|
Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the lower zone of a dual-zone Ivation wine cooler does not cool correctly.
|
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3 and one zone of the dual-zone cooler runs continuously or not at all.
|
Zone Evaporator Sensor or Over-temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Display shows F4 and the fans in one or both zones do not run.
|
Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Display shows F5 and the compressor cycles abnormally or not at all.
|
Compressor Relay or Overload Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Display shows F6 and the Peltier (thermoelectric) module does not cool.
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Peltier Cooling Module or Driver Fault (Thermoelectric Models) | View Details |
| HC |
Display shows HC and the wine cooler may shut down or run continuously.
|
High Temperature Protection / Overheat Alarm | View Details |
| HI |
Display shows HI and the cabinet is warm; unit may beep continuously.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Display Over-range | View Details |
| LC |
Display shows LC and the wine cooler beeps; unit may stop cooling.
|
Low Temperature / Anti-freeze Protection | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO and the temperature cannot be set lower than a certain point.
|
Low Temperature Limit Reached / Display Under-range | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door.
|
Door Condensation / High Humidity | View Details |
| – |
Condenser fan at the back of the unit not running; compressor is very hot.
|
Condenser Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly, causing poor cooling.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone wine cooler has both zones at the same temperature despite different settings.
|
Dual-Zone Separation / Air Mixing Problem | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator inside the wine cooler.
|
Frost Accumulation / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels very hot to the touch.
|
Overheating Cabinet / Poor Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan not running; cold spots and uneven temperature inside cabinet.
|
Internal Circulation Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working but cooler otherwise operates normally.
|
LED Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Strong plastic or chemical odor inside the wine cooler, even after some use.
|
Odor / Off-gassing and Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Temperature display does not match actual temperature inside the cabinet.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Short Cycling / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Unit makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
|
Refrigerant Flow Noise (Normal or Excessive) | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Drainage / Condensate Leak | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold and bottles are freezing near the back.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all, display lights up but interior remains at room temperature.
|
Complete Cooling System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not reach set temperature; only cools slightly.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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