Brand: AEG
Category: Wine Cellars
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for NKW8P21KAB
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:07 p.m.
Warranty Information
Please refer to the warranty card for full warranty details.
Operating the appliance
Switching On/Off: Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance on. The display will show the set temperature. To turn off, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
Temperature Adjustment: Use the 'Temperature Colder' and 'Temperature Warmer' buttons to set the temperature between 5°C and 20°C. The appliance remembers the last setting in case of power failure.
Light: The LED light turns on when the door is opened and off when closed. It can be kept on by opening the door, pressing the light button, and then closing the door.
Lock Keys Mode: Press and hold 'Temperature Warmer' and 'Light' buttons for 3 seconds to activate. This prevents accidental changes. To deactivate, press both buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Demo Mode: For exhibition purposes, cooling is off but the display and temperature control are active. Activate/deactivate by pressing 'Temperature Colder' and 'Temperature Warmer' simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance does not work. | The appliance was switched off. | Switch on the appliance. |
| The appliance is not plugged into the socket. | Connect the appliance. | |
| Demo mode is active. | Switch off Demo mode. Refer to the "Demo mode" section in the "Operation" chapter. | |
| The temperature inside the appliance is too high. | The temperature is not set correctly. | Check the set temperature. |
| The door is not closed properly. | Close the door correctly. | |
| The door seal is not airtight. | Clean the door seal. Refer to the "Care and cleaning" chapter. | |
| The compressor runs continuously. | The room temperature is too high. | Check the room temperature. |
| The door was opened too often. | Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. | |
| The door is not closed properly. | Close the door correctly. | |
| The door seal is not airtight. | Clean the door seal. Refer to the "Care and cleaning" chapter. | |
| The light does not work. | The appliance is not plugged into the socket. | Connect the appliance. |
| The residual current device tripped or a fuse blew. | Switch on the residual current device or replace the fuse. | |
| The LED has burned out. | Contact the authorized service centre. | |
| The light button does not work. | None | Contact the authorized service centre. |
| Excessive vibrations. | The appliance is not stable. | Check that the appliance is stable. |
| The appliance is noisy. | The appliance is not stable. | Check that the appliance is stable. |
| The ventilator is dirty. | Clean the ventilator. Refer to the "Care and cleaning" chapter. | |
| The contraction and expansion of the inner walls can cause popping and crackling sounds. | This is normal. | If the sounds become louder, contact the authorized service centre. |
| The rattling sound can come from the flow of refrigerant. | This is normal. | If the sounds become louder, contact the authorized service centre. |
| Door does not open or close properly. | The appliance is not supported correctly. | Check that the appliance has a stable position. |
| The door seal is not airtight. | Clean the door seal. Refer to the "Care and cleaning" chapter. | |
| The door is not closed. | This is normal. Refer to the "Door open alarm" section in the "Operation" chapter. | |
| The appliance emits an acoustic alarm. | None | This is not a malfunction. Refer to the "Door open alarm" section in the "Operation" chapter. |