Summit 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
Wine cooler display shows dE or a door icon; interior light may stay on and cooling may stop.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault
E1
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Wine cooler display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or not cool properly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Wine cooler display shows E3 and temperature display may be inaccurate or flashing.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Wine cooler shows E4 and compressor or fan may not run correctly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault (for frost‑free Summit wine coolers)
E5
Wine cooler display shows E5 and unit may shut down or run erratically.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault
E6
Wine cooler display shows E6 and interior fan may not operate correctly.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Wine cooler display shows E7 and unit may not respond to temperature changes correctly.
Door / Frame Heater or Anti‑Condensation Circuit Fault (on some Summit models)
E8
Wine cooler display shows E8 and compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
Compressor Start Relay / PTC Fault
E9
Wine cooler display shows E9 and interior lights or controls may behave erratically.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
F1
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F1 on upper zone display; upper zone not cooling correctly.
Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault
F2
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F2 on lower zone display; lower zone not cooling correctly.
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault
F3
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F3; one zone may freeze while the other is warm.
Dual‑Zone Air Damper or Mixing Fan Fault
H1
Wine cooler display shows H1 and temperature reading is very high or flashing.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
Hi
Display shows Hi or HH and temperature cannot be adjusted; unit may not cool.
High Temperature Lockout / Sensor Out‑of‑Range
L1
Wine cooler display shows L1 or low temperature alarm; interior may be too cold and bottles may be near freezing.
Low Temperature Alarm / Over‑Cooling
Lo
Display shows Lo or LL and temperature cannot be set lower; unit may be in low‑temperature lockout.
Low Temperature Lockout / Sensor Out‑of‑Range
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly and cooler does not cool.
Compressor Hard Start / Locked Rotor
Symptom
Compressor and fans run but there is a hissing sound and no cooling.
Refrigerant Leak / Loss of Charge
Symptom
Condensation or fogging on the glass door, especially in humid environments.
Door Condensation / Anti‑Condensation System Issue
Symptom
Display is blank or segments missing, but unit still cools.
Display / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge Problem
Symptom
Dual‑zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other stays warm.
Single‑Zone Failure in Dual‑Zone System
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
Defrost System Failure / Excessive Frost
Symptom
Exterior side walls or top of the wine cooler feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming inside.
Stuck Door Switch / Light Stays On
Symptom
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler.
Interior Odor / Biological Growth
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when it starts.
Ground Fault / Overcurrent Condition
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Drainage Blockage / Condensate Leak
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control Instability
Symptom
Wine cooler interior is too warm even though compressor cycles on and off normally.
Airflow Restriction / Poor Internal Circulation
Symptom
Wine cooler is completely dead; no lights, no display, no fan.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature and compressor is not running.
No Cooling / Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above setpoint.
Insufficient Cooling / Weak Refrigeration
Symptom
Wine cooler runs continuously and interior becomes too cold, sometimes freezing bottles.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure (Over‑Cooling)
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Wine cooler display shows dE or a door icon; interior light may stay on and cooling may stop.
|
Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Wine cooler display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or not cool properly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Wine cooler display shows E3 and temperature display may be inaccurate or flashing.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Wine cooler shows E4 and compressor or fan may not run correctly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault (for frost‑free Summit wine coolers) | View Details |
| E5 |
Wine cooler display shows E5 and unit may shut down or run erratically.
|
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Wine cooler display shows E6 and interior fan may not operate correctly.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Wine cooler display shows E7 and unit may not respond to temperature changes correctly.
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Door / Frame Heater or Anti‑Condensation Circuit Fault (on some Summit models) | View Details |
| E8 |
Wine cooler display shows E8 and compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
|
Compressor Start Relay / PTC Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Wine cooler display shows E9 and interior lights or controls may behave erratically.
|
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board | View Details |
| F1 |
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F1 on upper zone display; upper zone not cooling correctly.
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Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F2 on lower zone display; lower zone not cooling correctly.
|
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Dual‑zone Summit wine cooler shows F3; one zone may freeze while the other is warm.
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Dual‑Zone Air Damper or Mixing Fan Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Wine cooler display shows H1 and temperature reading is very high or flashing.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi or HH and temperature cannot be adjusted; unit may not cool.
|
High Temperature Lockout / Sensor Out‑of‑Range | View Details |
| L1 |
Wine cooler display shows L1 or low temperature alarm; interior may be too cold and bottles may be near freezing.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Over‑Cooling | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo or LL and temperature cannot be set lower; unit may be in low‑temperature lockout.
|
Low Temperature Lockout / Sensor Out‑of‑Range | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound from compressor area; compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly and cooler does not cool.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Locked Rotor | View Details |
| – |
Compressor and fans run but there is a hissing sound and no cooling.
|
Refrigerant Leak / Loss of Charge | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or fogging on the glass door, especially in humid environments.
|
Door Condensation / Anti‑Condensation System Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display is blank or segments missing, but unit still cools.
|
Display / User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dual‑zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other stays warm.
|
Single‑Zone Failure in Dual‑Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure / Excessive Frost | View Details |
| – |
Exterior side walls or top of the wine cooler feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works normally.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming inside.
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Stuck Door Switch / Light Stays On | View Details |
| – |
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler.
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Interior Odor / Biological Growth | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
|
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when it starts.
|
Ground Fault / Overcurrent Condition | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Drainage Blockage / Condensate Leak | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Short Cycling / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior is too warm even though compressor cycles on and off normally.
|
Airflow Restriction / Poor Internal Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is completely dead; no lights, no display, no fan.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature and compressor is not running.
|
No Cooling / Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above setpoint.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Weak Refrigeration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs continuously and interior becomes too cold, sometimes freezing bottles.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure (Over‑Cooling) | View Details |
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