Miele 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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F1
Display shows F1 and the wine cooler is not cooling or only slightly cools; interior light and fan may still operate.
Refrigeration Circuit Sensor Failure
F10
Display shows F10 and the interior light remains on or off incorrectly; door status on display may be wrong.
Interior Lighting / Door Logic Fault
F11
Display shows F11 and the wine cooler may not cool; compressor and fans remain off despite correct settings.
Main Control Board Failure
F12
Display shows F12 and the unit may not accept commands; buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or erratic.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Fault
F13
Display shows F13 and the active charcoal filter or air circulation warning icon may appear; air quality inside the cabinet is compromised.
Air Filter / Air Quality Monitoring Fault
F14
Display shows F14 and the unit may not maintain separate temperatures in dual-zone models; one zone may be disabled.
Zone Separation / Air Flap Actuator Fault
F15
Display shows F15 and one temperature zone shows dashes or cannot display a valid temperature.
Secondary Zone Temperature Sensor Failure
F16
Display shows F16 and the unit may show erratic or impossible temperature values (e.g., -40°C or 99°C).
Temperature Measurement Range / Calibration Fault
F17
Display shows F17 and the unit may not power up fully; display may flicker or reset.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
F18
Display shows F18 and the unit may not cool or may shut down unexpectedly; compressor protection may be active.
Compressor Overload / Thermal Protection Fault
F19
Display shows F19 and the unit may not maintain humidity; humidity display may be inaccurate or blank.
Humidity Sensor Fault
F2
Display shows F2 and the wine cooler may run continuously or shut down cooling; temperature readings are inaccurate.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
F20
Display shows F20 and the alarm may sound; temperature may rise unexpectedly after a power event.
Power Interruption / Data Retention Fault
F3
Display shows F3 and the wine cooler may not maintain the set temperature; compressor cycling is erratic.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
F4
Display shows F4 and the wine cooler may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not operate correctly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure
F5
Display shows F5 and the wine cooler may not cool properly; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start/Run Circuit Fault
F6
Display shows F6 and the interior fan does not run or runs intermittently; temperature may be uneven inside the cabinet.
Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault
F7
Display shows F7 and the wine cooler may not respond correctly to door opening; interior light or fan behavior is abnormal.
Door Switch / Door Contact Fault
F8
Display shows F8 and the wine cooler may not cool; compressor does not run even though the unit has power.
High-Pressure or Condenser Temperature Fault
F9
Display shows F9 and the wine cooler may not respond to temperature changes; setpoint cannot be adjusted correctly.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
Symptom
Alarm beeps frequently and temperature alarm icon appears, even though the door is closed and temperature seems normal.
False Temperature or Door Alarm
Symptom
Chemical or solvent-like odor inside the cabinet that does not dissipate.
Contamination / New Appliance Odor
Symptom
Clicking or ticking noise from the rear of the unit; compressor attempts to start but shuts off repeatedly.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
Door Seal / Insulation Issue
Symptom
Control panel is completely dark; unit does not respond, but outlet has power.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Control panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface Input Failure
Symptom
Door does not close smoothly or pops open slightly after being closed.
Door Hinge / Alignment Fault
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and rear interior wall; cooling performance gradually declines.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Excessive vibration or rattling noise when the compressor runs; bottles may clink together.
Vibration / Mounting Fault
Symptom
Humidity inside the wine cooler is too high; excessive condensation on bottles and shelves.
High Humidity Condition
Symptom
Humidity inside the wine cooler is too low; corks appear dry and labels may be peeling.
Low Humidity Condition
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the unit cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed; cabinet may become warm near the light.
Door Detection / Light Control Fault
Symptom
Loud humming, grinding, or squealing noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
Evaporator Fan or Airflow Noise
Symptom
Shelves difficult to slide or do not sit correctly; bottles feel unstable.
Shelf / Rail Misalignment
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler during operation.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front of the unit.
Condensate Drain Blockage or Leak
Symptom
Wine cooler cools but temperature fluctuates widely; some bottles are much colder than others.
Poor Air Circulation / Stratification
Symptom
Wine cooler is too warm; temperature is several degrees above setpoint and does not recover.
Insufficient Cooling Capacity
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior is at room temperature, but lights and display work.
Complete Loss of Refrigeration
Symptom
Wine cooler runs constantly and is too cold; bottles may be frosting or labels damp.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the wine cooler is not cooling or only slightly cools; interior light and fan may still operate.
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Refrigeration Circuit Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F10 |
Display shows F10 and the interior light remains on or off incorrectly; door status on display may be wrong.
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Interior Lighting / Door Logic Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Display shows F11 and the wine cooler may not cool; compressor and fans remain off despite correct settings.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F12 |
Display shows F12 and the unit may not accept commands; buttons or touch controls are unresponsive or erratic.
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Keypad / Touch Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
Display shows F13 and the active charcoal filter or air circulation warning icon may appear; air quality inside the cabinet is compromised.
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Air Filter / Air Quality Monitoring Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Display shows F14 and the unit may not maintain separate temperatures in dual-zone models; one zone may be disabled.
|
Zone Separation / Air Flap Actuator Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
Display shows F15 and one temperature zone shows dashes or cannot display a valid temperature.
|
Secondary Zone Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F16 |
Display shows F16 and the unit may show erratic or impossible temperature values (e.g., -40°C or 99°C).
|
Temperature Measurement Range / Calibration Fault | View Details |
| F17 |
Display shows F17 and the unit may not power up fully; display may flicker or reset.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Display shows F18 and the unit may not cool or may shut down unexpectedly; compressor protection may be active.
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Compressor Overload / Thermal Protection Fault | View Details |
| F19 |
Display shows F19 and the unit may not maintain humidity; humidity display may be inaccurate or blank.
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Humidity Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the wine cooler may run continuously or shut down cooling; temperature readings are inaccurate.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F20 |
Display shows F20 and the alarm may sound; temperature may rise unexpectedly after a power event.
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Power Interruption / Data Retention Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3 and the wine cooler may not maintain the set temperature; compressor cycling is erratic.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| F4 |
Display shows F4 and the wine cooler may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not operate correctly.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F5 |
Display shows F5 and the wine cooler may not cool properly; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
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Compressor Start/Run Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Display shows F6 and the interior fan does not run or runs intermittently; temperature may be uneven inside the cabinet.
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Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Display shows F7 and the wine cooler may not respond correctly to door opening; interior light or fan behavior is abnormal.
|
Door Switch / Door Contact Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Display shows F8 and the wine cooler may not cool; compressor does not run even though the unit has power.
|
High-Pressure or Condenser Temperature Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Display shows F9 and the wine cooler may not respond to temperature changes; setpoint cannot be adjusted correctly.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
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Alarm beeps frequently and temperature alarm icon appears, even though the door is closed and temperature seems normal.
|
False Temperature or Door Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Chemical or solvent-like odor inside the cabinet that does not dissipate.
|
Contamination / New Appliance Odor | View Details |
| – |
Clicking or ticking noise from the rear of the unit; compressor attempts to start but shuts off repeatedly.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
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Door Seal / Insulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel is completely dark; unit does not respond, but outlet has power.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Control panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close smoothly or pops open slightly after being closed.
|
Door Hinge / Alignment Fault | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and rear interior wall; cooling performance gradually declines.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration or rattling noise when the compressor runs; bottles may clink together.
|
Vibration / Mounting Fault | View Details |
| – |
Humidity inside the wine cooler is too high; excessive condensation on bottles and shelves.
|
High Humidity Condition | View Details |
| – |
Humidity inside the wine cooler is too low; corks appear dry and labels may be peeling.
|
Low Humidity Condition | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the unit cools normally.
|
Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed; cabinet may become warm near the light.
|
Door Detection / Light Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming, grinding, or squealing noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
|
Evaporator Fan or Airflow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Shelves difficult to slide or do not sit correctly; bottles feel unstable.
|
Shelf / Rail Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler during operation.
|
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front of the unit.
|
Condensate Drain Blockage or Leak | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cools but temperature fluctuates widely; some bottles are much colder than others.
|
Poor Air Circulation / Stratification | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too warm; temperature is several degrees above setpoint and does not recover.
|
Insufficient Cooling Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior is at room temperature, but lights and display work.
|
Complete Loss of Refrigeration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs constantly and is too cold; bottles may be frosting or labels damp.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
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