Kismile
Kismile 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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dE
Display shows dE or door icon flashes; unit beeps and may not cool properly.
Door Open or Door Switch Error
E1
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling poorly.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure or Open Circuit
E2
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or shut down erratically.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Defrost/Coil NTC) Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes appear on the display.
Ambient/Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and compressor or fan may not start or may cycle rapidly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error (for frost-free Kismile wine coolers)
E5
Display shows E5 and compressor does not run or shuts off quickly after starting.
Compressor Overload or High Temperature Protection Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the control panel may be unresponsive or temperatures cannot be adjusted.
Communication Error Between Display Panel and Main Control Board
E7
Display shows E7 and interior fan may not run or runs erratically.
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback or Speed Error
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit may not cool; compressor may not start.
Compressor Drive or Inverter Error (on inverter-driven Kismile models)
Er
Display shows Er or flashing dashes; unit may not cool or respond properly.
General Control System Error
F1
Display shows F1 and unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
Keypad or Touch Control Panel Fault
F2
Display shows F2 and interior light or other auxiliary functions may not work correctly.
Auxiliary Output or Light Circuit Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is very high; wine is warm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 and interior temperature is very low; bottles may be too cold.
Low Temperature Alarm Condition
Symptom
Burning smell coming from the wine cooler during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, and cooling is poor or absent.
Compressor Hard Start / Locked Rotor
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on the inside of the glass door.
High Humidity Infiltration / Door Seal Issue
Symptom
Condenser fan at the back of the unit is not running; compressor is hot.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Controls
Symptom
Display is completely blank but the interior light may still work.
Display Power or PCB Failure
Symptom
Display shows temperature but does not change even when interior clearly warms or cools.
Stuck or Failed Temperature Sensor Reading
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment or Hinge Problem
Symptom
Excessive vibration or shaking when the compressor runs; bottles rattle on shelves.
Cabinet Vibration / Poor Leveling
Symptom
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels hot, especially around the sides or door frame.
High Condenser or Mullion Temperature
Symptom
Frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator coil.
Defrost System Failure or Air Leak
Symptom
Interior fan does not run; cold spots and uneven temperature inside cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Interior has a musty or moldy smell.
Mold or Mildew Growth Inside Cabinet
Symptom
Interior has strong plastic or chemical odor that affects wine.
Off-Gassing from New Components or Contamination
Symptom
Shelves are difficult to slide in and out or scrape against the cabinet walls.
Shelf Track Misalignment or Deformation
Symptom
Unit beeps intermittently without any visible error code.
Alarm Condition Without Display Code
Symptom
Unit does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Unit runs continuously and rarely cycles off, even when set temperature is reached.
Continuous Run / Poor Cycling Control
Symptom
Unit short cycles: compressor turns on and off frequently in short intervals.
Short Cycling of Compressor
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom inside the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Clogged or Misaligned Defrost Drain
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on, but cooling works normally.
Interior LED Light Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or beverages are near freezing even at normal settings.
Thermostat or Temperature Control Failure (Overcooling)
Symptom
Wine cooler makes a rattling or clanking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Loose Internal Components or Fan Blade Contact
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise during operation.
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Components
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior is at room temperature, display may appear normal.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature is higher than setpoint.
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Refrigeration
Symptom
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Display shows dE or door icon flashes; unit beeps and may not cool properly.
|
Door Open or Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling poorly.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure or Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or shut down erratically.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Defrost/Coil NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes appear on the display.
|
Ambient/Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and compressor or fan may not start or may cycle rapidly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error (for frost-free Kismile wine coolers) | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and compressor does not run or shuts off quickly after starting.
|
Compressor Overload or High Temperature Protection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the control panel may be unresponsive or temperatures cannot be adjusted.
|
Communication Error Between Display Panel and Main Control Board | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and interior fan may not run or runs erratically.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback or Speed Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the unit may not cool; compressor may not start.
|
Compressor Drive or Inverter Error (on inverter-driven Kismile models) | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or flashing dashes; unit may not cool or respond properly.
|
General Control System Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
|
Keypad or Touch Control Panel Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and interior light or other auxiliary functions may not work correctly.
|
Auxiliary Output or Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is very high; wine is warm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and interior temperature is very low; bottles may be too cold.
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Low Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell coming from the wine cooler during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, and cooling is poor or absent.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Locked Rotor | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on the inside of the glass door.
|
High Humidity Infiltration / Door Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Condenser fan at the back of the unit is not running; compressor is hot.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Touch Controls | View Details |
| – |
Display is completely blank but the interior light may still work.
|
Display Power or PCB Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display shows temperature but does not change even when interior clearly warms or cools.
|
Stuck or Failed Temperature Sensor Reading | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment or Hinge Problem | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration or shaking when the compressor runs; bottles rattle on shelves.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Poor Leveling | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels hot, especially around the sides or door frame.
|
High Condenser or Mullion Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator coil.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan does not run; cold spots and uneven temperature inside cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior has a musty or moldy smell.
|
Mold or Mildew Growth Inside Cabinet | View Details |
| – |
Interior has strong plastic or chemical odor that affects wine.
|
Off-Gassing from New Components or Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Shelves are difficult to slide in and out or scrape against the cabinet walls.
|
Shelf Track Misalignment or Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Unit beeps intermittently without any visible error code.
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Alarm Condition Without Display Code | View Details |
| – |
Unit does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Unit runs continuously and rarely cycles off, even when set temperature is reached.
|
Continuous Run / Poor Cycling Control | View Details |
| – |
Unit short cycles: compressor turns on and off frequently in short intervals.
|
Short Cycling of Compressor | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom inside the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Clogged or Misaligned Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on, but cooling works normally.
|
Interior LED Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or beverages are near freezing even at normal settings.
|
Thermostat or Temperature Control Failure (Overcooling) | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes a rattling or clanking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Loose Internal Components or Fan Blade Contact | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise during operation.
|
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Components | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior is at room temperature, display may appear normal.
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature is higher than setpoint.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Refrigeration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Overcurrent | View Details |
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