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Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.
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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
Overheating main control board, Shorted wiring harness, Failing compressor windings, Melted plastic near heater or light
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Immediately unplug the unit. Do not continue to operate a cooler that smells like burning plastic or insulation.
- Visual inspection: Remove rear and control panel covers. Look for burnt marks, melted connectors, or discolored wiring.
- Check control board: Inspect the main control board for burnt components. Replace if any damage is visible.
- Inspect wiring harness: Follow wiring around the compressor, heater, and lights. Repair or replace any burnt sections.
- Compressor evaluation: If the smell originates from the compressor shell, a winding failure may be occurring; contact a sealed‑system technician.
- Do not use until repaired: Operating with burnt components is a fire risk.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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