Refrigerators Error Codes

75 error codes across 8 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.

Frigidaire

22 codes
Amber light

Filter status indicator — the water filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful life.

Door Ajar alarm

Audible alarm that sounds when a door has been left open for an extended period of time.

Door Open

Door open indicator — one or both refrigerator/freezer doors are open or have been left open for 5 minutes or more.

Door Open Alarm indicator

The door stays open for more than 5 minutes. The indicator lights up and the alarm sounds.

E1

Freezer temperature is too high.

E2

Refrigerator temperature is too high.

E3

Ice maker error.

E5

Defrost sensor error. The appliance may operate despite this error.

E6

Communication failure. The appliance may operate despite this error.

E7

Ambient temperature sensor error. The appliance may operate despite this error.

Green light

Filter status indicator — the water filter is still operating within its specified life cycle.

HI

High temperature alarm — freezer temperature is above 26°F or fresh food temperature is above 55°F.

High Temperature Alarm indicator

The temperature inside the appliance is too high. The indicator lights up and the alarm sounds. In Freezer mode it activates when temperature stays above 18°F (-8°C) for 36 hours; in Refrigerator mode when temperature stays above 59°F (15°C) for 36 hours.

OF°F/OF°F

Display shows cooling system is turned off — no refrigeration is active.

OP

Flashing display indicating control system has detected a performance problem.

Power Fail alarm

Audible alarm that sounds three times when power is restored after a power failure.

Power Outage

Power outage alert — power has been restored after an outage.

Red light

Filter status indicator — the water filter is 100% used up and needs immediate replacement.

Red light flash

Filter indicator flashing red during reset sequence confirmation.

Replace Air Filter

Air filter replacement indicator — air filter needs to be replaced.

Replace Water Filter

Water filter replacement indicator — water filter needs to be replaced.

SH

Flashing display indicating control system has detected a performance problem.

Whirlpool

13 codes
Disconnect the water tubing, located behind the base grille on freezer door side. The dispenser tubing runs through the door hinge and must be disconnected in order to remove the door.

Step for disconnecting water tubing from refrigerator door when removing doors.

Disconnect the wiring, located behind base grille on freezer door side as shown below.

Step for disconnecting wiring from refrigerator door when removing doors.

Door ajar alarm

Door left open alarm — audible alarm sounds when refrigerator or freezer door remains open for an extended period.

HI

High temperature alarm — freezer temperature is above 26°F or fresh food temperature is above 55°F.

LED blinks 3 times

Overheating detected — internal temperature too high.

Lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge as shown below.

Step for removing the freezer door from a refrigerator when moving it.

OF°F/OF°F

Cooling system is turned off — refrigeration disabled for both freezer and fresh food compartments.

OP

Control system performance problem — flashing display indicates the electronic control system has detected a performance issue.

Power fail alarm

Power failure detected — audible alarm sounds three times when power is restored after an outage.

Remove base grille toward you from sides and then from center until it dislodges.

Step to remove the base grille of a refrigerator door when moving it.

SH

Control system performance problem — flashing display indicates the electronic control system has detected a performance issue.

Water Tubing Connection Style 1: Press the colored outer ring against the face of fitting and gently pull the dispenser tubing free.

Step to disconnect water tubing from refrigerator door.

Water Tubing Connection Style 2: Firmly pull on the clasp to release the tube, then pull water tubing free as below.

Step to disconnect water tubing from refrigerator door in another style.

Labcold

11 codes

Bosch

10 codes

KitchenAid

8 codes

LG

5 codes

Kenmore

4 codes

Samsung

2 codes