Vinotemp
Vinotemp 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 DO and an alarm sounds; unit may not cool while code is active.
Door Open / Door Switch Error
E1
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Wine cooler shows E2 and temperature display is inaccurate or dashes, unit may overcool or not cool enough.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Wine cooler displays E3 and the compressor or cooling module does not run correctly; temperature may drift.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Wine cooler shows E4 and may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not function correctly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault
E5
Wine cooler displays E5 and may not maintain set temperature; compressor or fans may cycle abnormally.
Control Board Temperature Calibration or EEPROM Error
E6
Dual-zone Vinotemp wine cooler shows E6 and one or both zones do not cool correctly.
Upper/Lower Zone Communication or Sensor Error
E7
Wine cooler shows E7 and the display may be blank, flickering, or unresponsive to buttons.
User Interface / Display Panel Communication Error
E8
Wine cooler displays E8 and the compressor or Peltier module does not start or shuts off quickly.
Compressor/Power Drive Circuit Fault
E9
Wine cooler shows E9 and interior fan does not run or runs intermittently; cooling is uneven.
Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault
Er
Display shows Er or ERR and unit may not cool or respond properly.
General Control Error / Undefined Fault
F1
Display shows F1 and unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
H1
Display shows H1 or HI and cabinet temperature reads very high; unit may shut down cooling for protection.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 or LO and cabinet temperature reads very low; bottles may be too cold or freezing.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
Symptom
Chemical or burning plastic smell when the unit is running.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Compressor starts and stops frequently (short cycling) without reaching set temperature.
Short Cycling / Control or Refrigeration Issue
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on the inside of the glass door.
Door Condensation / Insulation Issue
Symptom
Control panel buttons respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
Worn or Contaminated Keypad
Symptom
Digital temperature display is inaccurate compared to an independent thermometer.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment / Hinge Problem
Symptom
Dual-zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other is warm.
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Excessive vibration; bottles rattle and the unit moves or hums loudly against cabinetry.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels hot, especially around the sides or door frame.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
Excessive Frost / Defrost System Issue
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator / Circulation Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior fan runs but compressor or Peltier module does not, and temperature rises.
Cooling Drive Failure with Active Fans
Symptom
Interior light does not work but cooling is normal.
Interior LED Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Shelves are difficult to slide or scrape against the cabinet walls.
Rack / Shelf Alignment Issue
Symptom
Strong musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
Interior Odor / Mold Growth
Symptom
Thermoelectric (Peltier) Vinotemp wine cooler is barely cooling; only a few degrees below room temperature.
Thermoelectric Module Inefficiency
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or leaking onto the floor.
Drainage / Defrost Water Leak
Symptom
Wine cooler does not cool at all; interior stays at room temperature and compressor or Peltier module is not running.
No Cooling / Compressor or Module Not Starting
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise while running.
Compressor or Fan Vibration Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler makes rattling or clanking noises intermittently.
Loose Components or Tubing Vibration
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above setpoint by 10°F or more.
Insufficient Cooling / Sealed System Underperformance
Symptom
Wine cooler runs continuously and gets very cold; bottles may freeze even at normal setpoint.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or fans run.
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Display shows dE or DO and an alarm sounds; unit may not cool while code is active.
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Door Open / Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Wine cooler display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Wine cooler shows E2 and temperature display is inaccurate or dashes, unit may overcool or not cool enough.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Wine cooler displays E3 and the compressor or cooling module does not run correctly; temperature may drift.
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Wine cooler shows E4 and may shut down cooling or run continuously; defrost may not function correctly.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Wine cooler displays E5 and may not maintain set temperature; compressor or fans may cycle abnormally.
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Control Board Temperature Calibration or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dual-zone Vinotemp wine cooler shows E6 and one or both zones do not cool correctly.
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Upper/Lower Zone Communication or Sensor Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Wine cooler shows E7 and the display may be blank, flickering, or unresponsive to buttons.
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User Interface / Display Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Wine cooler displays E8 and the compressor or Peltier module does not start or shuts off quickly.
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Compressor/Power Drive Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Wine cooler shows E9 and interior fan does not run or runs intermittently; cooling is uneven.
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Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or ERR and unit may not cool or respond properly.
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General Control Error / Undefined Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
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Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI and cabinet temperature reads very high; unit may shut down cooling for protection.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or LO and cabinet temperature reads very low; bottles may be too cold or freezing.
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Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| – |
Chemical or burning plastic smell when the unit is running.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Compressor starts and stops frequently (short cycling) without reaching set temperature.
|
Short Cycling / Control or Refrigeration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on the inside of the glass door.
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Door Condensation / Insulation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons respond intermittently or require very hard presses.
|
Worn or Contaminated Keypad | View Details |
| – |
Digital temperature display is inaccurate compared to an independent thermometer.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other is warm.
|
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration; bottles rattle and the unit moves or hums loudly against cabinetry.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the wine cooler cabinet feels hot, especially around the sides or door frame.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator.
|
Excessive Frost / Defrost System Issue | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator / Circulation Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan runs but compressor or Peltier module does not, and temperature rises.
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Cooling Drive Failure with Active Fans | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not work but cooling is normal.
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Interior LED Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Shelves are difficult to slide or scrape against the cabinet walls.
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Rack / Shelf Alignment Issue | View Details |
| – |
Strong musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
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Interior Odor / Mold Growth | View Details |
| – |
Thermoelectric (Peltier) Vinotemp wine cooler is barely cooling; only a few degrees below room temperature.
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Thermoelectric Module Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
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Electrical Overload or Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or leaking onto the floor.
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Drainage / Defrost Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler does not cool at all; interior stays at room temperature and compressor or Peltier module is not running.
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No Cooling / Compressor or Module Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise while running.
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Compressor or Fan Vibration Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes rattling or clanking noises intermittently.
|
Loose Components or Tubing Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above setpoint by 10°F or more.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Sealed System Underperformance | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs continuously and gets very cold; bottles may freeze even at normal setpoint.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or fans run.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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