ER
Kenmore General Control Error / Parameter Corruption

Display shows ER or ERR; unit may beep and not accept temperature changes.

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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

Corrupted control board memory, Power surge, Loose display-to-board connector

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

Steps to address ER/ERR:

  • Hard reset: Unplug the unit for at least 15 minutes to allow the control to fully discharge. Plug back in and see if the error clears.
  • Check buttons: Ensure no buttons are stuck or jammed on the control panel. Clean around the buttons with a soft cloth.
  • Inspect control connections: Remove the control panel and reseat all ribbon cables and connectors between the display and main board.
  • Surge protection: If the error occurred after a storm or outage, consider using a surge protector rated for appliances.
  • Replace control board if persistent: If ER remains, replace the main control board or display/control module as specified for your Kenmore model.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Display Control Board
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