Magic Chef 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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E1
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and temperature cannot be adjusted or is inaccurate.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and compressor or fans may not run correctly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error (for models with auto-defrost)
E5
Display shows E5 and compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
Compressor Overload or High Temperature Protection Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the unit may not respond to temperature adjustments or may shut down unexpectedly.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
E7
Display shows E7 and interior fan may not run or runs erratically.
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit may not cool or may shut down shortly after starting.
High Temperature or Overheat Protection Error
E9
Display shows E9 and the unit may not power on fully or may reset intermittently.
Power Supply or Low Voltage Error
H1
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is much warmer than the set point.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L
Display shows an 'L' or lock icon and buttons do not respond to presses.
Control Panel Child Lock Activated
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Display shows dashes ("--") instead of a temperature reading.
Temperature Reading Out of Range or Sensor Disconnected
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, and cooling is poor or absent.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Condensation or fogging on the inside of the glass door.
High Humidity Infiltration
Symptom
Condenser fan at the back does not run, but compressor is hot and running.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Digital display is completely blank, but interior light may still work.
Display Board Power or Communication Failure
Symptom
Display is lit but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Door does not close or seal properly; visible gap or door pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Dual-zone Magic Chef wine cooler: both zones show the same temperature and respond together, ignoring separate settings.
Zone Control Logic Failure
Symptom
Dual-zone Magic Chef wine cooler: one zone cools properly while the other is too warm.
Single Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator inside the wine cooler.
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Interior fan runs but compressor does not, and temperature slowly rises.
Compressor Control or Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Interior LED display segments are missing or numbers are partially lit.
Damaged LED Display Module
Symptom
Interior light does not work but cooling is normal.
Interior LED Lamp or Door Switch Failure
Symptom
Interior temperature fluctuates widely; some days too warm, other times too cold, without changing settings.
Inaccurate Temperature Control
Symptom
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler.
Biological Growth Due to Moisture and Poor Airflow
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
Overheating Electrical Component or Insulation
Symptom
Thermoelectric (Peltier) wine cooler runs fan but does not cool; both sides of heat sink feel similar temperature.
Failed Peltier Cooling Module
Symptom
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling), with only brief run times.
Short Cycling Control or Overheat Protection
Symptom
Unit is excessively hot on the sides or top exterior surfaces.
Cabinet Heat Pipe or Condenser Overheating
Symptom
Unit trips GFCI outlet or circuit breaker when compressor starts.
Ground Fault or High Inrush Current
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Condensate Drain Blockage or Excess Condensation
Symptom
Wine cooler does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no fan.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light stays on all the time, even when the door is closed.
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises during operation.
Vibration or Loose Component Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature, but lights and display work.
Compressor or Peltier Cooling Module Not Operating
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 60°F even at lowest setting.
Refrigerant Leak or Weak Compressor
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and temperature cannot be adjusted or is inaccurate.
|
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and compressor or fans may not run correctly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error (for models with auto-defrost) | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
|
Compressor Overload or High Temperature Protection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the unit may not respond to temperature adjustments or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and interior fan may not run or runs erratically.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the unit may not cool or may shut down shortly after starting.
|
High Temperature or Overheat Protection Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the unit may not power on fully or may reset intermittently.
|
Power Supply or Low Voltage Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is much warmer than the set point.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L |
Display shows an 'L' or lock icon and buttons do not respond to presses.
|
Control Panel Child Lock Activated | View Details |
| — |
Display shows dashes ("--") instead of a temperature reading.
|
Temperature Reading Out of Range or Sensor Disconnected | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, and cooling is poor or absent.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or fogging on the inside of the glass door.
|
High Humidity Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Condenser fan at the back does not run, but compressor is hot and running.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is completely blank, but interior light may still work.
|
Display Board Power or Communication Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is lit but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close or seal properly; visible gap or door pops open slightly after closing.
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone Magic Chef wine cooler: both zones show the same temperature and respond together, ignoring separate settings.
|
Zone Control Logic Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone Magic Chef wine cooler: one zone cools properly while the other is too warm.
|
Single Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator inside the wine cooler.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan runs but compressor does not, and temperature slowly rises.
|
Compressor Control or Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior LED display segments are missing or numbers are partially lit.
|
Damaged LED Display Module | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not work but cooling is normal.
|
Interior LED Lamp or Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior temperature fluctuates widely; some days too warm, other times too cold, without changing settings.
|
Inaccurate Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler.
|
Biological Growth Due to Moisture and Poor Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Insulation | View Details |
| – |
Thermoelectric (Peltier) wine cooler runs fan but does not cool; both sides of heat sink feel similar temperature.
|
Failed Peltier Cooling Module | View Details |
| – |
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling), with only brief run times.
|
Short Cycling Control or Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Unit is excessively hot on the sides or top exterior surfaces.
|
Cabinet Heat Pipe or Condenser Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips GFCI outlet or circuit breaker when compressor starts.
|
Ground Fault or High Inrush Current | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Condensate Drain Blockage or Excess Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler does not power on at all; no lights, no display, no fan.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light stays on all the time, even when the door is closed.
|
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises during operation.
|
Vibration or Loose Component Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature, but lights and display work.
|
Compressor or Peltier Cooling Module Not Operating | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 60°F even at lowest setting.
|
Refrigerant Leak or Weak Compressor | View Details |
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