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Cavin 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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dF
Display shows dF, and cooling pauses periodically while fans may stop.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active
E0
Display shows E0, and the wine cooler does not respond to temperature adjustments.
Main Control Board Communication Fault
E1
E1 error on display, and the cabinet temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes are shown.
Upper Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
E2 error on display, and the lower zone temperature is not controlled correctly.
Lower Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
E3 error code, and the compressor cycles abnormally or not at all.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
E4 error on display, and the evaporator fan does not run or runs intermittently.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E5
E5 error code, and the unit does not cool or cycles off quickly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Thermostat Fault
E6
E6 error on display, and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
Compressor Start Protection or Overload Fault
E7
E7 error code, and interior lights or the display flicker or go out intermittently.
Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault
E8
E8 error, and the unit is excessively cold or fails to reach the set temperature properly.
Thermostat Calibration or Sensor Range Error
E9
E9 error code, and the unit runs continuously or not at all, with erratic temperature control.
EEPROM / Control Memory Error
H1
H1 error, and the display shows unusually high temperature readings.
High Temperature Alarm – Upper Zone
H2
H2 error, and lower zone temperature remains high despite the compressor running.
High Temperature Alarm – Lower Zone
Hi
Display shows Hi, and the temperature cannot be set higher, or the reading seems stuck at a high value.
Setpoint Upper Limit or Sensor Over-Range
L1
L1 error, and the interior temperature is too low; bottles feel near-freezing.
Low Temperature Alarm – Upper Zone
L2
L2 error, and the lower zone is over-chilling, with possible ice on bottles.
Low Temperature Alarm – Lower Zone
Lo
Display shows Lo, and the temperature cannot be set lower than a certain point.
Setpoint Lower Limit or Sensor Under-Range
Symptom
Alarm beeping continuously even though temperature seems normal
Stuck Alarm Condition or Faulty Door Switch/Sensor
Symptom
Clicking noise from the rear, and the compressor repeatedly tries to start but fails.
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure
Symptom
Condensation or fogging on the glass door.
Door Seal or Ambient Humidity Issue
Symptom
Control buttons unresponsive or only some keys work
Touch Control Panel or Keypad Failure
Symptom
Door not closing properly or popping open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment or Gasket Deformation
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and back wall.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
LED Light Assembly or Door Switch Failure
Symptom
Interior surfaces feel hot or warmer than expected near the door frame
Door Frame Heater or Condenser Loop Warmth
Symptom
Interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing wine to warm and cool repeatedly
Inaccurate Temperature Control
Symptom
Lower zone cools but upper zone is warm (on dual-zone models)
Upper Zone Airflow or Circuit Failure
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell from the rear of the unit
Electrical Overheating or Component Burnout
Symptom
The display is blank, and the unit appears completely dead.
No Power / Input Power Failure
Symptom
The unit is making loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises.
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise
Symptom
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)
Short Cycling of Compressor
Symptom
Unit powers on, but the compressor and fans do not run at all.
Main Control Board or Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Unit vibrates or makes noise specifically when the compressor starts or stops
Compressor Mounting or Refrigerant Line Rattle
Symptom
Upper zone cools but lower zone is warm (on dual-zone models)
Lower Zone Airflow or Circuit Failure
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or leaking onto the floor.
Clogged Defrost Drain or Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; the display lights up, but the interior remains at room temperature.
Compressor or Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs constantly but only cools slightly, cannot reach the set temperature.
Partial Refrigerant Loss or Inefficient Condenser
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF, and cooling pauses periodically while fans may stop.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active | View Details |
| E0 |
Display shows E0, and the wine cooler does not respond to temperature adjustments.
|
Main Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
E1 error on display, and the cabinet temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes are shown.
|
Upper Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
E2 error on display, and the lower zone temperature is not controlled correctly.
|
Lower Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error code, and the compressor cycles abnormally or not at all.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error on display, and the evaporator fan does not run or runs intermittently.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error code, and the unit does not cool or cycles off quickly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Thermostat Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error on display, and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Compressor Start Protection or Overload Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error code, and interior lights or the display flicker or go out intermittently.
|
Low Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error, and the unit is excessively cold or fails to reach the set temperature properly.
|
Thermostat Calibration or Sensor Range Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error code, and the unit runs continuously or not at all, with erratic temperature control.
|
EEPROM / Control Memory Error | View Details |
| H1 |
H1 error, and the display shows unusually high temperature readings.
|
High Temperature Alarm – Upper Zone | View Details |
| H2 |
H2 error, and lower zone temperature remains high despite the compressor running.
|
High Temperature Alarm – Lower Zone | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi, and the temperature cannot be set higher, or the reading seems stuck at a high value.
|
Setpoint Upper Limit or Sensor Over-Range | View Details |
| L1 |
L1 error, and the interior temperature is too low; bottles feel near-freezing.
|
Low Temperature Alarm – Upper Zone | View Details |
| L2 |
L2 error, and the lower zone is over-chilling, with possible ice on bottles.
|
Low Temperature Alarm – Lower Zone | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo, and the temperature cannot be set lower than a certain point.
|
Setpoint Lower Limit or Sensor Under-Range | View Details |
| – |
Alarm beeping continuously even though temperature seems normal
|
Stuck Alarm Condition or Faulty Door Switch/Sensor | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise from the rear, and the compressor repeatedly tries to start but fails.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or fogging on the glass door.
|
Door Seal or Ambient Humidity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control buttons unresponsive or only some keys work
|
Touch Control Panel or Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door not closing properly or popping open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator and back wall.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
|
LED Light Assembly or Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior surfaces feel hot or warmer than expected near the door frame
|
Door Frame Heater or Condenser Loop Warmth | View Details |
| – |
Interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing wine to warm and cool repeatedly
|
Inaccurate Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Lower zone cools but upper zone is warm (on dual-zone models)
|
Upper Zone Airflow or Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell from the rear of the unit
|
Electrical Overheating or Component Burnout | View Details |
| – |
The display is blank, and the unit appears completely dead.
|
No Power / Input Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
The unit is making loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noises.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)
|
Short Cycling of Compressor | View Details |
| – |
Unit powers on, but the compressor and fans do not run at all.
|
Main Control Board or Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates or makes noise specifically when the compressor starts or stops
|
Compressor Mounting or Refrigerant Line Rattle | View Details |
| – |
Upper zone cools but lower zone is warm (on dual-zone models)
|
Lower Zone Airflow or Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or leaking onto the floor.
|
Clogged Defrost Drain or Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; the display lights up, but the interior remains at room temperature.
|
Compressor or Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs constantly but only cools slightly, cannot reach the set temperature.
|
Partial Refrigerant Loss or Inefficient Condenser | View Details |
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