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

Safety: Unplug the unit before cleaning coils or accessing the rear compartment.

E13 is associated with overheat or high ambient conditions.

• Step 1 – Check installation: Ensure the wine cooler has proper clearance around the sides, top, and back as specified in the KitchenAid installation guide. Do not enclose it tightly without ventilation.
• Step 2 – Measure room temperature: If the room is above 90°F (32°C), the unit may struggle and trigger protection. Improve room cooling or relocate the unit.
• Step 3 – Clean condenser: Remove the rear lower panel and vacuum the condenser coil thoroughly. Clean any dust from the condenser fan blades.
• Step 4 – Verify condenser fan operation: Briefly power the unit and confirm the condenser fan runs whenever the compressor runs. If not, test and replace the fan motor as needed.
• Step 5 – Allow cool-down: After cleaning and ensuring airflow, leave the unit unplugged for 30 minutes to allow the compressor overload to reset, then restart.