Whirlpool 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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dO
Wine cooler displays dO or 'door' and may beep continuously; interior light may stay on.
Door Open / Door Switch Fault
E1
Wine cooler displays E1 and interior temperature is not cooling properly or fluctuates widely.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Wine cooler displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Wine cooler displays E3 and may not maintain the set temperature; compressor may short-cycle.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Wine cooler displays E4 and may stop cooling or run erratically.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault
E5
Wine cooler displays E5 and may not respond properly to temperature settings.
Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error
E6
Wine cooler displays E6 and the display may be blank, flickering, or unresponsive.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Error
E7
Wine cooler displays E7 and may not cool or may shut down unexpectedly.
Compressor Overload or Current Protection Error
E8
Wine cooler displays E8 and interior temperature rises; compressor may not run.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
E9
Wine cooler displays E9 and may show incorrect temperature or fail to cool evenly.
Dual-Zone Temperature Synchronization / Upper-Lower Zone Sensor Mismatch
F1
Wine cooler displays F1 and may not accept temperature changes.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
F2
Wine cooler displays F2 and may shut down cooling or behave erratically.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
H1
Wine cooler displays H1 or 'HI' and interior feels warm; unit may run continuously.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Wine cooler displays L1 or 'LO' and interior may be excessively cold; bottles may be frosting.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the glass door or around the door frame.
Door Gasket or Ambient Humidity Issue
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator inside the wine cooler.
Defrost System Failure or Air Leak
Symptom
Lower zone cools properly but upper zone is warm (dual-zone model).
Upper Zone Cooling Failure
Symptom
Upper zone cools properly but lower zone is warm (dual-zone model).
Lower Zone Cooling Failure
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front.
Drainage / Condensate Management Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler alarm beeps intermittently without any visible error code.
Intermittent Door or Temperature Alarm
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
Display Module Degradation or Power Supply Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler display shows temperature but buttons do not respond to input.
Unresponsive Keypad / UI Lock
Symptom
Wine cooler does not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler door does not seal properly; door pops open or requires force to close.
Door Alignment / Gasket Deformation
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the rear.
Electrical Overheating / Component Burnout
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler emits a strong chemical or refrigerant-like odor.
Possible Refrigerant Leak or Plastic Off-Gassing
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on when door opens.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming.
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Wine cooler is running but interior temperature is too warm and cannot reach setpoint.
Poor Cooling Performance / Airflow or Load Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice buildup.
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration
Symptom
Wine cooler makes loud rattling or vibrating noises during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Wine cooler powers on but the compressor never starts; interior slowly warms.
Compressor Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler produces a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not cool; interior remains at room temperature.
Sealed System Failure or Loss of Refrigerant
Symptom
Wine cooler temperature fluctuates widely throughout the day.
Temperature Control Instability
Symptom
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
Overcurrent / Short Circuit on Startup
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dO |
Wine cooler displays dO or 'door' and may beep continuously; interior light may stay on.
|
Door Open / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Wine cooler displays E1 and interior temperature is not cooling properly or fluctuates widely.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Wine cooler displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Wine cooler displays E3 and may not maintain the set temperature; compressor may short-cycle.
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Wine cooler displays E4 and may stop cooling or run erratically.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Wine cooler displays E5 and may not respond properly to temperature settings.
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Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Wine cooler displays E6 and the display may be blank, flickering, or unresponsive.
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User Interface / Display Board Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Wine cooler displays E7 and may not cool or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Compressor Overload or Current Protection Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Wine cooler displays E8 and interior temperature rises; compressor may not run.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| E9 |
Wine cooler displays E9 and may show incorrect temperature or fail to cool evenly.
|
Dual-Zone Temperature Synchronization / Upper-Lower Zone Sensor Mismatch | View Details |
| F1 |
Wine cooler displays F1 and may not accept temperature changes.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Wine cooler displays F2 and may shut down cooling or behave erratically.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Wine cooler displays H1 or 'HI' and interior feels warm; unit may run continuously.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Wine cooler displays L1 or 'LO' and interior may be excessively cold; bottles may be frosting.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the glass door or around the door frame.
|
Door Gasket or Ambient Humidity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator inside the wine cooler.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Lower zone cools properly but upper zone is warm (dual-zone model).
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Upper Zone Cooling Failure | View Details |
| – |
Upper zone cools properly but lower zone is warm (dual-zone model).
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Lower Zone Cooling Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front.
|
Drainage / Condensate Management Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler alarm beeps intermittently without any visible error code.
|
Intermittent Door or Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler display is dim, flickering, or partially missing segments.
|
Display Module Degradation or Power Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler display shows temperature but buttons do not respond to input.
|
Unresponsive Keypad / UI Lock | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler does not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
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No Power / Main Power Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler door does not seal properly; door pops open or requires force to close.
|
Door Alignment / Gasket Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the rear.
|
Electrical Overheating / Component Burnout | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler emits a strong chemical or refrigerant-like odor.
|
Possible Refrigerant Leak or Plastic Off-Gassing | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light does not turn on when door opens.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming.
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Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is running but interior temperature is too warm and cannot reach setpoint.
|
Poor Cooling Performance / Airflow or Load Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice buildup.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes loud rattling or vibrating noises during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler powers on but the compressor never starts; interior slowly warms.
|
Compressor Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler produces a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not cool; interior remains at room temperature.
|
Sealed System Failure or Loss of Refrigerant | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler temperature fluctuates widely throughout the day.
|
Temperature Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
|
Overcurrent / Short Circuit on Startup | View Details |
No matching codes found
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