NutriChef
NutriChef 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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dE
Display shows dE or door icon flashes; interior light may stay on and cooling may stop intermittently.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault
E1
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or only slightly cool.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and the temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes; unit may run continuously or not at all.
Ambient / Upper Compartment Thermistor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and lower zone temperature is not controlled correctly (too warm or too cold).
Lower Compartment Thermistor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and compressor or Peltier module does not cycle correctly; unit may shut down prematurely.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Error (on compressor models) or Internal Sensor Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and compressor or cooling module does not start, or unit shuts off shortly after starting.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection or Power Supply Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the fan does not run or runs intermittently; cooling is weak or uneven.
Evaporator / Internal Circulation Fan Failure
E7
Display shows E7 and the unit may not power on correctly or buttons do not respond.
User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit does not cool; compressor or Peltier module may not start.
Cooling Module / Peltier Element Failure (on thermoelectric models) or Compressor Drive Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and temperature fluctuates widely; unit may shut down unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
F1
Display shows F1 and the fan runs at incorrect speed or not at all; cooling performance is poor.
Fan Speed Feedback / Fan Circuit Error
F2
Display shows F2 and the unit may shut down or fail to maintain set temperature.
Overtemperature Protection / Thermal Cutoff Triggered
H1
Display shows H1 and the cabinet temperature reading is extremely high or shows dashes; unit may run continuously.
High Temperature Sensor Reading / Thermistor Short
Hi
Display shows Hi and the unit cannot reach the set temperature; interior is warm.
High Temperature Limit or Sensor Over-Range Condition
L1
Display shows L1 and the cabinet temperature reading is extremely low or shows dashes; unit may not run.
Low Temperature Sensor Reading / Thermistor Open
Lo
Display shows Lo and the set temperature cannot be adjusted lower; unit may be running continuously.
Low Temperature Limit or Sensor Under-Range Condition
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Touch Control / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly and no cooling occurs.
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure
Symptom
Condensation forming on the outside of the glass door.
Exterior Condensation / Insulation or Seal Issue
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or evaporator plate.
Frost Accumulation / Defrost Drain or Airflow Issue
Symptom
Interior fan is very noisy or squeals but still spins.
Worn Fan Bearings / Fan Motor Wear
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
Interior LED Lighting Failure
Symptom
Interior of the wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show signs of freezing.
Overcooling / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Mold or mildew visible on door gasket or interior surfaces.
Microbial Growth Due to Moisture
Symptom
Rear fan (condenser or heat sink fan) is very noisy or rattling.
Condenser / Heat Sink Fan Noise
Symptom
Shelves are difficult to slide in and out or feel loose and unstable.
Shelf Support / Rail Misalignment
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical odor inside the wine cooler that persists after initial use.
Odor / Off-Gassing and Contamination
Symptom
Temperature between upper and lower zones is not different; both zones stay at similar temperature.
Dual-Zone Separation / Airflow Fault
Symptom
Temperature display does not match actual temperature inside by more than 5–10°F.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Accuracy Issue
Symptom
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Unit runs continuously and rarely shuts off, even when set temperature appears reached.
Long Run Time / Inefficient Cooling
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or shortly after starting.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on shelves.
Condensation / Drainage Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler is making a loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior stays at room temperature and no cold air is felt.
Complete Loss of Cooling
Symptom
Wine cooler powers on but the display is dim, flickering, or unreadable.
Display / LED Module Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above set point by 5–15°F.
General Cooling Performance Loss
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Display shows dE or door icon flashes; interior light may stay on and cooling may stop intermittently.
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Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or only slightly cool.
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Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes; unit may run continuously or not at all.
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Ambient / Upper Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and lower zone temperature is not controlled correctly (too warm or too cold).
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Lower Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and compressor or Peltier module does not cycle correctly; unit may shut down prematurely.
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Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Error (on compressor models) or Internal Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and compressor or cooling module does not start, or unit shuts off shortly after starting.
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Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the fan does not run or runs intermittently; cooling is weak or uneven.
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Evaporator / Internal Circulation Fan Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the unit may not power on correctly or buttons do not respond.
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User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the unit does not cool; compressor or Peltier module may not start.
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Cooling Module / Peltier Element Failure (on thermoelectric models) or Compressor Drive Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and temperature fluctuates widely; unit may shut down unexpectedly.
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Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the fan runs at incorrect speed or not at all; cooling performance is poor.
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Fan Speed Feedback / Fan Circuit Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the unit may shut down or fail to maintain set temperature.
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Overtemperature Protection / Thermal Cutoff Triggered | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the cabinet temperature reading is extremely high or shows dashes; unit may run continuously.
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High Temperature Sensor Reading / Thermistor Short | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi and the unit cannot reach the set temperature; interior is warm.
|
High Temperature Limit or Sensor Over-Range Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and the cabinet temperature reading is extremely low or shows dashes; unit may not run.
|
Low Temperature Sensor Reading / Thermistor Open | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo and the set temperature cannot be adjusted lower; unit may be running continuously.
|
Low Temperature Limit or Sensor Under-Range Condition | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Touch Control / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly and no cooling occurs.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation forming on the outside of the glass door.
|
Exterior Condensation / Insulation or Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or evaporator plate.
|
Frost Accumulation / Defrost Drain or Airflow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan is very noisy or squeals but still spins.
|
Worn Fan Bearings / Fan Motor Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
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Interior LED Lighting Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior of the wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show signs of freezing.
|
Overcooling / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Mold or mildew visible on door gasket or interior surfaces.
|
Microbial Growth Due to Moisture | View Details |
| – |
Rear fan (condenser or heat sink fan) is very noisy or rattling.
|
Condenser / Heat Sink Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Shelves are difficult to slide in and out or feel loose and unstable.
|
Shelf Support / Rail Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Strong plastic or chemical odor inside the wine cooler that persists after initial use.
|
Odor / Off-Gassing and Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Temperature between upper and lower zones is not different; both zones stay at similar temperature.
|
Dual-Zone Separation / Airflow Fault | View Details |
| – |
Temperature display does not match actual temperature inside by more than 5–10°F.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Accuracy Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit runs continuously and rarely shuts off, even when set temperature appears reached.
|
Long Run Time / Inefficient Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or shortly after starting.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on shelves.
|
Condensation / Drainage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is making a loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior stays at room temperature and no cold air is felt.
|
Complete Loss of Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler powers on but the display is dim, flickering, or unreadable.
|
Display / LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above set point by 5–15°F.
|
General Cooling Performance Loss | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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