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KitchenAid Wine Cellar Message “Over Temp”: either zone above its range

On KitchenAid KUWR undercounter wine cellars, such as the KUWR214KSB, KUWR314KSS and KUWR304ESS, Over Temp means a zone has run warmer than it should. The alert sounds and shows if either zone rises above its preset…

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Code
Over Temp
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Over Temp means

On KitchenAid KUWR undercounter wine cellars, such as the KUWR214KSB, KUWR314KSS and KUWR304ESS, Over Temp means a zone has run warmer than it should. The alert sounds and shows if either zone rises above its preset range for 10 minutes, and some units alert at above 70°F (21°C) for 4 hours or longer. The light flashes until Reset Alarm is pressed, and the alert comes back every 4 hours while the cellar is still over range.

Common causes of Over Temp

  • The door was left open or a seal is leaking warm air
  • The cellar was loaded with warm bottles or the room is hot
  • The temperature has not recovered after a power interruption
  • The cooling system cannot hold the zone temperature
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close the door fully and check that no bottle blocks the seal. 2. Press Reset Alarm to silence the alert. 3. Give the cellar a few hours to settle, away from heat sources. 4. Clean the grille at the front of the unit so air can move. 5. If the alert returns, move valuable bottles somewhere cool and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Pressing Reset Alarm only quiets the alert and does not bring the temperature down
  • A cellar that keeps drifting warm risks your bottles, so the cause should be found
  • We inspect the cooling and quote in writing before any work, and workmanship carries a 30-day warranty
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Over TempOver Temp questions
How soon does Over Temp sound?

On these wine cellars it alerts when either zone stays above the preset range for 10 minutes, and some units trigger at above 70°F (21°C) for 4 hours or longer. Check the label on your unit.

Why does the alert keep coming back?

After Reset Alarm is pressed, the alert reactivates every 4 hours while the cellar is still over range. A repeat means the temperature has not come back down.

Are my bottles at risk?

Prolonged warmth can affect wine, so move valuable bottles to a cool place if the alert will not clear. Then call us and we will find out why the cellar is running warm.

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