Kenmore Temperature Control Miscalibration

Wine cooler is too cold; bottles are frosting or freezing even at higher set temperatures.

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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

Faulty cabinet thermistor, Stuck cooling relay on control board, Control board temperature calibration error

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps:

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer inside and compare to the display. If the actual temperature is much lower, the control may be misreading.
  • Check cabinet sensor: Access and test the cabinet temperature sensor (thermistor) as described for E1. Replace if resistance is out of spec.
  • Inspect control board: If the sensor is good but the compressor rarely shuts off, the cooling relay on the main control board may be stuck. Replace the board if necessary.
  • Short-term workaround: Until repaired, set the temperature higher than desired and monitor with a separate thermometer to avoid freezing wine.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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