Danby 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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CF
Display shows 'CF' and the fans may not operate correctly.
Condenser Fan Fault
dE
Display shows dE or a door icon; an alarm beeps, and cooling may stop intermittently.
Door Open / Door Switch Fault
E1
Digital display shows E1, and the cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Display shows E2, and the unit may run continuously or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3, and the temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes appear.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4, and the unit may shut down or fail to cool properly.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault (for frost-free Danby wine coolers)
E5
Display shows E5, and the compressor or fans may not run correctly.
Control Board Communication or Internal Control Fault
E6
Display shows E6, and the temperature cannot be adjusted or readings are erratic.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Error
E7
Display shows E7, and the unit may not maintain the set temperature.
Dual-Zone Communication or Upper/Lower Zone Sensor Mismatch (for dual-zone models)
EC
Display shows 'EC' and the unit is not cooling or is cooling very poorly.
Sealed System / Refrigeration Circuit Error (often low refrigerant or compressor fault)
EF
Display shows 'EF' and interior air circulation seems weak.
Evaporator Fan Fault
Er
Display shows 'Er' or a generic error; the unit may not respond to controls.
General Control Error / Firmware Fault
F1
Display shows F1, and the unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
Temperature Sensor Range/Calibration Fault
F2
Display shows F2, and compressor or fan operation is abnormal.
Compressor or Fan Drive Fault
H1
Display shows H1, and the temperature reading is extremely high or flashing.
High Temperature Alarm / Over-Temperature Condition
Hi
Display shows 'Hi' or 'HH' and the interior is warm; the unit may be running continuously.
Temperature Above Sensor Range / Sensor Open
L1
Display shows L1 or a low temperature alarm; the interior is too cold and may be freezing bottles.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
Lo
Display shows Lo or “--”, and the interior is very cold; the temperature cannot be raised.
Temperature Below Sensor Range / Sensor Short
PF
Display shows 'PF' or a power failure indicator; the unit may beep after an outage.
Power Failure / Voltage Interruption Detected
Symptom
Clicking noise from the rear and compressor repeatedly tries to start but fails
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure
Symptom
Compressor and fans run continuously without shutting off, but temperature is stable
Continuous Run / Control or Sensor Calibration Issue
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door
Excessive Condensation / Door Seal or Ambient Humidity Issue
Symptom
Digital display is blank or very dim, but unit appears to cool normally
Display Backlight / Display Board Failure
Symptom
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator area
Frost Accumulation / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Frequent beeping alarm without obvious temperature problem
Nuisance Alarm / Door or Temperature Alarm Sensitivity
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Lower zone cools but upper zone is warm (dual-zone model) with no error code
Upper-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler
Interior Odor / Biological Growth
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler
Overheating Electrical Component or Contaminant on Coils
Symptom
The wine cooler does not power on at all; the display and lights are off.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
The wine cooler interior is too cold; wine or beverages are freezing.
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Control Failure
Symptom
The wine cooler is not cooling at all; the interior is at room temperature, and the lights may work.
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running
Symptom
The wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; the interior stays above the set temperature with no error code.
Insufficient Cooling / Weak Refrigeration Performance
Symptom
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Unit is very hot on the sides or top surface
Cabinet Heat / Condenser Loop Warming
Symptom
Upper zone cools but lower zone is warm (dual-zone model) with no error code
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor
Drainage / Condensate Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF |
Display shows 'CF' and the fans may not operate correctly.
|
Condenser Fan Fault | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE or a door icon; an alarm beeps, and cooling may stop intermittently.
|
Door Open / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1, and the cabinet is not cooling or cooling erratically.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2, and the unit may run continuously or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3, and the temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes appear.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4, and the unit may shut down or fail to cool properly.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Fault (for frost-free Danby wine coolers) | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5, and the compressor or fans may not run correctly.
|
Control Board Communication or Internal Control Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6, and the temperature cannot be adjusted or readings are erratic.
|
User Interface / Display Board Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7, and the unit may not maintain the set temperature.
|
Dual-Zone Communication or Upper/Lower Zone Sensor Mismatch (for dual-zone models) | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows 'EC' and the unit is not cooling or is cooling very poorly.
|
Sealed System / Refrigeration Circuit Error (often low refrigerant or compressor fault) | View Details |
| EF |
Display shows 'EF' and interior air circulation seems weak.
|
Evaporator Fan Fault | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows 'Er' or a generic error; the unit may not respond to controls.
|
General Control Error / Firmware Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1, and the unit may not respond to temperature adjustments.
|
Temperature Sensor Range/Calibration Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2, and compressor or fan operation is abnormal.
|
Compressor or Fan Drive Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1, and the temperature reading is extremely high or flashing.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Over-Temperature Condition | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows 'Hi' or 'HH' and the interior is warm; the unit may be running continuously.
|
Temperature Above Sensor Range / Sensor Open | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or a low temperature alarm; the interior is too cold and may be freezing bottles.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo or “--”, and the interior is very cold; the temperature cannot be raised.
|
Temperature Below Sensor Range / Sensor Short | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows 'PF' or a power failure indicator; the unit may beep after an outage.
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Power Failure / Voltage Interruption Detected | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise from the rear and compressor repeatedly tries to start but fails
|
Compressor Hard Start / Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Compressor and fans run continuously without shutting off, but temperature is stable
|
Continuous Run / Control or Sensor Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the inside of the glass door
|
Excessive Condensation / Door Seal or Ambient Humidity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is blank or very dim, but unit appears to cool normally
|
Display Backlight / Display Board Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after closing
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or evaporator area
|
Frost Accumulation / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Frequent beeping alarm without obvious temperature problem
|
Nuisance Alarm / Door or Temperature Alarm Sensitivity | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling works
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming, rattling, or vibrating noise during operation
|
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Lower zone cools but upper zone is warm (dual-zone model) with no error code
|
Upper-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Moldy or musty odor inside the wine cooler
|
Interior Odor / Biological Growth | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Contaminant on Coils | View Details |
| – |
The wine cooler does not power on at all; the display and lights are off.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
The wine cooler interior is too cold; wine or beverages are freezing.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
The wine cooler is not cooling at all; the interior is at room temperature, and the lights may work.
|
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
The wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; the interior stays above the set temperature with no error code.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Weak Refrigeration Performance | View Details |
| – |
Unit cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling)
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit is very hot on the sides or top surface
|
Cabinet Heat / Condenser Loop Warming | View Details |
| – |
Upper zone cools but lower zone is warm (dual-zone model) with no error code
|
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor
|
Drainage / Condensate Leak | View Details |
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