SMEG Temperature Sensing / Calibration Error

Temperature display is inaccurate; actual bottle temperature is significantly different from the displayed value.

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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

Aging or drifted NTC sensor, Sensor not in correct position, Control PCB calibration error, Poor air circulation around sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing interior panels or sensors.

Steps to correct temperature readings:

  • Verify with external thermometer: Place a reliable thermometer in the center of the cabinet and compare readings after several hours of stable operation.
  • Inspect sensor placement: Ensure the cabinet sensor is mounted where designed and not touching extremely cold surfaces or blocked by bottles.
  • Replace sensor: If readings are consistently off by several degrees, replace the cabinet NTC sensor with a SMEG-approved part.
  • Control board: If a new sensor does not correct the discrepancy, the control PCB may have a calibration fault and require replacement.

Tip: Allow time for the temperature to stabilize after loading many warm bottles before judging accuracy.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet NTC Temperature Sensor
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