Maytag 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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CL
Display shows CL and buttons may be unresponsive; unit appears locked.
Control Panel Child Lock Activated
dO
Display shows dO or “door” and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Switch or Door Ajar Sensor Fault
E1
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is unstable.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Wine cooler shows E3 and temperature setpoint cannot be maintained; unit may run continuously.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and the wine cooler may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Wine cooler displays E5 and compressor or fans may not run correctly.
Main Control Board Communication or Logic Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the interior fan may not run or cooling is uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error
E7
Wine cooler shows E7 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start Circuit or Overload Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the interior lights or control panel may behave erratically.
Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault
E9
Wine cooler displays E9 and temperature cannot be adjusted or readings are obviously incorrect.
Temperature Calibration or Sensor Range Error
Er
Display shows Er or “Err” and the unit may not accept new settings.
General Control Error / Invalid Parameter
F1
Display shows F1 and the unit may not respond to temperature changes.
Control Panel Keypad Fault
F2
Display shows F2 and the unit may shut down or not cool.
High Compressor Temperature or Overload Fault
F3
Display shows F3 and the interior light or display may flicker.
Internal Low-Voltage Supply or Display Driver Fault
H1
Display shows H1 or “HI” and the interior temperature is too warm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 or “LO” and the interior temperature is too cold; bottles may be frosting.
Low Temperature Alarm or Stuck Cooling Relay
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Trip
Symptom
Digital display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
Display Module or Low-Voltage Supply Issue
Symptom
Display works but temperature buttons do not respond or change settings intermittently.
Keypad / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Door does not close or latch properly; door pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment or Gasket Deformation
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration
Symptom
Glass door fogs up or shows condensation frequently.
Door Insulation or Frame Heater Issue
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Blade Noise
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming inside.
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Interior of wine cooler is very humid; condensation on bottles and glass door.
High Humidity / Poor Door Seal
Symptom
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
Biological Growth from Moisture and Spills
Symptom
Shelves are difficult to slide or bind against the side walls.
Shelf Track Misalignment or Cabinet Warping
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under the wine cooler.
External Leak from Drain Pan or Condensation
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler interior.
Defrost Drain Blockage or Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler cabinet is hot to the touch on the sides or top.
Condenser Heat Transfer or Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Improper Temperature Control or Oversensitive Sensor Placement
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels are frosting or freezing.
Thermostat or Thermistor Misreading / Stuck Cooling Relay
Symptom
Wine cooler is too warm; compressor runs continuously but temperature never reaches setpoint.
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge or Inefficient Compressor
Symptom
Wine cooler lights and display work, but compressor and fans do not run.
Control Output or Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing from the compressor area.
Compressor Vibration or Start Component Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler makes rattling or vibrating noises, especially when compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration or Loose Components
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not cool; interior stays at room temperature.
Sealed System Refrigerant Loss or Compressor Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though temperature is acceptable.
Control Not Satisfying Setpoint or Sensor Drift
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Display shows CL and buttons may be unresponsive; unit appears locked.
|
Control Panel Child Lock Activated | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO or “door” and an alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
|
Door Switch or Door Ajar Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is unstable.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Wine cooler shows E3 and temperature setpoint cannot be maintained; unit may run continuously.
|
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the wine cooler may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Wine cooler displays E5 and compressor or fans may not run correctly.
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Main Control Board Communication or Logic Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the interior fan may not run or cooling is uneven.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Wine cooler shows E7 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
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Compressor Start Circuit or Overload Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the interior lights or control panel may behave erratically.
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Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Wine cooler displays E9 and temperature cannot be adjusted or readings are obviously incorrect.
|
Temperature Calibration or Sensor Range Error | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or “Err” and the unit may not accept new settings.
|
General Control Error / Invalid Parameter | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the unit may not respond to temperature changes.
|
Control Panel Keypad Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the unit may shut down or not cool.
|
High Compressor Temperature or Overload Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3 and the interior light or display may flicker.
|
Internal Low-Voltage Supply or Display Driver Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or “HI” and the interior temperature is too warm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or “LO” and the interior temperature is too cold; bottles may be frosting.
|
Low Temperature Alarm or Stuck Cooling Relay | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Trip | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
|
Display Module or Low-Voltage Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display works but temperature buttons do not respond or change settings intermittently.
|
Keypad / User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close or latch properly; door pops open slightly after closing.
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Glass door fogs up or shows condensation frequently.
|
Door Insulation or Frame Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Blade Noise | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming inside.
|
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Interior of wine cooler is very humid; condensation on bottles and glass door.
|
High Humidity / Poor Door Seal | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
|
Biological Growth from Moisture and Spills | View Details |
| – |
Shelves are difficult to slide or bind against the side walls.
|
Shelf Track Misalignment or Cabinet Warping | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
|
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under the wine cooler.
|
External Leak from Drain Pan or Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler interior.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage or Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cabinet is hot to the touch on the sides or top.
|
Condenser Heat Transfer or Poor Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Improper Temperature Control or Oversensitive Sensor Placement | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels are frosting or freezing.
|
Thermostat or Thermistor Misreading / Stuck Cooling Relay | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too warm; compressor runs continuously but temperature never reaches setpoint.
|
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge or Inefficient Compressor | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler lights and display work, but compressor and fans do not run.
|
Control Output or Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing from the compressor area.
|
Compressor Vibration or Start Component Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes rattling or vibrating noises, especially when compressor runs.
|
Cabinet Vibration or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not cool; interior stays at room temperature.
|
Sealed System Refrigerant Loss or Compressor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though temperature is acceptable.
|
Control Not Satisfying Setpoint or Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
|
No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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