KitchenAid Wine Coolers Error Codes

E1

Wine cooler display shows E1 and interior temperature is warmer than set point

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure

E10

Wine cooler shows E10 and door alarm may sound even when door is closed

Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault

E11

Wine cooler displays E11 and interior humidity seems unusually high or low

Humidity Sensor / Humidity Control Fault (on models with humidity feature)

E12

Wine cooler shows E12 and compressor or fans may not run; unit may be completely non-cooling

Communication Error Between User Interface and Main Control Board

E13

Wine cooler displays E13 and may shut down cooling during high ambient temperatures

High Ambient Temperature / Overheat Protection Fault

E14

Wine cooler shows E14 and interior temperature overshoots setpoint or cycles erratically

Defrost Heater / Defrost Circuit Fault

E15

Wine cooler displays E15 and interior lights may stay on or never turn on

LED Lighting Circuit Fault

E16

Wine cooler shows E16 and the unit may not cool one of the zones properly (dual-zone models)

Dual-Zone Diverter Damper / Air Baffle Fault

E17

Wine cooler displays E17 and the compressor runs continuously but temperature does not drop sufficiently

Refrigerant System Performance Fault

E2

Wine cooler shows E2 and may run continuously or not cool properly

Ambient / Upper Compartment Thermistor Failure

E3

Wine cooler displays E3 and temperature is unstable or inaccurate

Lower Compartment Thermistor Failure

E4

Wine cooler shows E4 and may not defrost properly, with ice buildup on the evaporator

Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Failure

E5

Wine cooler displays E5 and compressor may not start or may short-cycle

Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault

E6

Wine cooler shows E6 and interior fan may not run or runs erratically

Evaporator / Circulation Fan Motor Fault

E7

Wine cooler displays E7 and the condenser fan at the rear may not run

Condenser Fan Motor Fault

E8

Wine cooler shows E8 and interior lights or display may flicker or go out intermittently

Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault

E9

Wine cooler displays E9 and temperature setpoints cannot be adjusted or do not respond

User Interface / Touch Control Panel Fault

Symptom

Condensation or water droplets forming on interior walls and glass door

Excessive Condensation

Symptom

Frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator

Frost Accumulation / Defrost System Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler beeping or door alarm sounding even when door appears closed

False Door Open Alarm

Symptom

Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)

Short Cycling of Compressor

Symptom

Wine cooler display is blank but interior light works and unit may still cool

Display / User Interface Power or Connection Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

Unresponsive Touch Controls

Symptom

Wine cooler door gasket is torn, cracked, or not sealing

Door Gasket Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler door not closing properly or popping open

Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem

Symptom

Wine cooler emits a strong chemical or plastic odor inside the cabinet

Odor / Contamination Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler glass door fogging on the outside

Exterior Condensation on Door

Symptom

Wine cooler interior fan runs but compressor does not, and temperature slowly rises

Compressor Not Engaging While Fans Operate

Symptom

Wine cooler interior light not working but unit cools normally

Interior Light Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler interior light stays on all the time, even with door closed

Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault

Symptom

Wine cooler leaking water onto the floor from front or rear

Drainage / Condensate Management Problem

Symptom

Wine cooler lower zone cools but upper zone is warm (dual-zone model)

Upper Zone Cooling Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler makes rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs

Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components

Symptom

Wine cooler making loud humming or buzzing noise from rear

Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan

Symptom

Wine cooler not cooling at all, interior at room temperature, lights and display working

Non-Running Compressor

Symptom

Wine cooler overcooling; temperature drops well below setpoint and may freeze bottles

Runaway Cooling / Thermostat Control Failure

Symptom

Wine cooler produces a gurgling or hissing sound during operation

Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise

Symptom

Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature is consistently 10–20°F above setpoint

Insufficient Cooling / Weak Refrigeration

Symptom

Wine cooler runs constantly and never cycles off, but temperature is acceptable

Extended Run Time

Symptom

Wine cooler shelves difficult to slide or binding against side walls

Shelf / Rack Alignment Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler temperature fluctuates widely, with swings of more than 10°F

Temperature Instability

Symptom

Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts

Electrical Overload or Short Circuit

Symptom

Wine cooler upper zone cools but lower zone is warm (dual-zone model)

Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone Unit