Kenmore 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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E1
Wine cooler runs but cannot reach set temperature; display shows E1 and temperature reading may flash.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Wine cooler shows E2 on the display and may not cool properly; fan may run intermittently.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool at all; temperature reading may be inaccurate.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Wine cooler displays E4 and may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not function correctly on compressor-based models.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5; compressor may not start or may short-cycle; unit fails to maintain temperature.
Compressor Overload or Start Circuit Fault
E6
Wine cooler displays E6; interior fan may not run or may run erratically; temperature may be uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure
E7
Display shows E7; unit may not respond to temperature changes or may lock up; buttons may still light.
Control Panel Communication or Keypad Fault
E8
Wine cooler shows E8; unit may be completely unresponsive or may power on and off unexpectedly.
Main Control Board Failure
E9
Display shows E9; door alarm may sound continuously; unit may think the door is open even when closed.
Door Switch or Door Sensor Fault
ER
Display shows ER or ERR; unit may beep and not accept temperature changes.
General Control Error / Parameter Corruption
F1
Kenmore dual-zone wine cooler shows F1 on upper or lower zone; that zone does not cool correctly.
Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault
F2
Kenmore dual-zone wine cooler shows F2 on display; lower zone temperature is unstable or not cooling.
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault
F3
Display shows F3; interior light or fan may not respond correctly; some Kenmore models use F3 for light circuit faults.
Interior Light Circuit Fault
F4
Display shows F4; unit may not cool and fans may be off; some Kenmore models use F4 for power supply faults.
Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault
H1
Display shows H1 or HI; interior temperature reading is very high and unit may shut down cooling to protect components.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 or LO; interior temperature is much colder than setpoint; bottles may be frosting or freezing.
Low Temperature Alarm / Stuck Cooling Relay
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; temperature cannot be adjusted.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing, but cooling works.
Display Module Degradation
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or around the evaporator.
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration
Symptom
Interior of wine cooler is very humid; condensation forms on glass door and bottles.
High Humidity / Poor Door Seal
Symptom
Kenmore thermoelectric wine cooler (no compressor) does not cool or only cools a few degrees below room temperature.
Thermoelectric (Peltier) Module Failure
Symptom
Kenmore thermoelectric wine cooler is very noisy from the fan area.
Thermoelectric Cooling Fan Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler beeps repeatedly or door alarm sounds even though temperature seems normal.
Door or Temperature Alarm Nuisance Trigger
Symptom
Wine cooler door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler door glass is fogged or has condensation between the glass panes.
Failed Door Glass Seal
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the rear or control area.
Overheated Electrical Component
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing excess heat inside.
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Wine cooler is leaking water onto the floor from the front or back.
Condensate Drain Blockage or Excess Condensation
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles are frosting or freezing even at higher set temperatures.
Temperature Control Miscalibration
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise from the back while running.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler makes rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature stays at room temperature.
Compressor or Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs continuously and is too warm; compressor and fans are on almost all the time but set temperature is never reached.
Insufficient Cooling Capacity / Refrigerant Loss
Symptom
Wine cooler shelves are difficult to slide or do not sit level, causing bottles to roll.
Shelf Track or Support Deformation
Symptom
Wine cooler temperature fluctuates widely; bottles alternate between too warm and too cold.
Poor Temperature Regulation
Symptom
Wine cooler trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Electrical Supply Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Wine cooler runs but cannot reach set temperature; display shows E1 and temperature reading may flash.
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Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Wine cooler shows E2 on the display and may not cool properly; fan may run intermittently.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool at all; temperature reading may be inaccurate.
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Wine cooler displays E4 and may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not function correctly on compressor-based models.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5; compressor may not start or may short-cycle; unit fails to maintain temperature.
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Compressor Overload or Start Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Wine cooler displays E6; interior fan may not run or may run erratically; temperature may be uneven.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7; unit may not respond to temperature changes or may lock up; buttons may still light.
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Control Panel Communication or Keypad Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Wine cooler shows E8; unit may be completely unresponsive or may power on and off unexpectedly.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9; door alarm may sound continuously; unit may think the door is open even when closed.
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Door Switch or Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| ER |
Display shows ER or ERR; unit may beep and not accept temperature changes.
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General Control Error / Parameter Corruption | View Details |
| F1 |
Kenmore dual-zone wine cooler shows F1 on upper or lower zone; that zone does not cool correctly.
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Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Kenmore dual-zone wine cooler shows F2 on display; lower zone temperature is unstable or not cooling.
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Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3; interior light or fan may not respond correctly; some Kenmore models use F3 for light circuit faults.
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Interior Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Display shows F4; unit may not cool and fans may be off; some Kenmore models use F4 for power supply faults.
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Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI; interior temperature reading is very high and unit may shut down cooling to protect components.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or LO; interior temperature is much colder than setpoint; bottles may be frosting or freezing.
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Low Temperature Alarm / Stuck Cooling Relay | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; temperature cannot be adjusted.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or some segments are missing, but cooling works.
|
Display Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or around the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Interior of wine cooler is very humid; condensation forms on glass door and bottles.
|
High Humidity / Poor Door Seal | View Details |
| – |
Kenmore thermoelectric wine cooler (no compressor) does not cool or only cools a few degrees below room temperature.
|
Thermoelectric (Peltier) Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Kenmore thermoelectric wine cooler is very noisy from the fan area.
|
Thermoelectric Cooling Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler beeps repeatedly or door alarm sounds even though temperature seems normal.
|
Door or Temperature Alarm Nuisance Trigger | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler door glass is fogged or has condensation between the glass panes.
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Failed Door Glass Seal | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the rear or control area.
|
Overheated Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
|
Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing excess heat inside.
|
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is leaking water onto the floor from the front or back.
|
Condensate Drain Blockage or Excess Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles are frosting or freezing even at higher set temperatures.
|
Temperature Control Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise from the back while running.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature stays at room temperature.
|
Compressor or Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs continuously and is too warm; compressor and fans are on almost all the time but set temperature is never reached.
|
Insufficient Cooling Capacity / Refrigerant Loss | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler shelves are difficult to slide or do not sit level, causing bottles to roll.
|
Shelf Track or Support Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler temperature fluctuates widely; bottles alternate between too warm and too cold.
|
Poor Temperature Regulation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
|
No Power / Electrical Supply Failure | View Details |
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