Miele Insufficient Cooling Capacity

Wine cooler is too warm; temperature is several degrees above setpoint and does not recover.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Dirty condenser coil, Failing condenser fan, Door gasket leak, Evaporator partially iced over

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before cleaning the condenser or accessing fans.

  • 1. Check loading and airflow:
    • Ensure bottles are not blocking interior air vents.
    • Avoid overpacking; leave space for air circulation.
  • 2. Clean condenser:
    • Access the condenser at the rear or front base and clean thoroughly.
  • 3. Verify condenser fan operation:
    • With power restored, confirm the fan runs when the compressor is on.
    • If not, replace the condenser fan motor.
  • 4. Inspect door gasket:
    • Look for gaps or damage; replace gasket if it does not seal all around.
  • 5. Check for ice on evaporator:
    • Remove interior rear panel; if the evaporator is heavily iced, defrost the unit completely and investigate defrost system faults (heater/sensor).
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Condenser Fan Motor
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