Refrigerators Error Codes
50 error codes across 6 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.
Frigidaire
22 codesFilter status indicator — the water filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful life.
Audible alarm that sounds when a door has been left open for an extended period of time.
Door open indicator — one or both refrigerator/freezer doors are open or have been left open for 5 minutes or more.
The door stays open for more than 5 minutes. The indicator lights up and the alarm sounds.
Freezer temperature is too high — the freezer compartment is not maintaining the desired cold temperature.
Refrigerator temperature is too high — the fresh food compartment is not maintaining the desired cold temperature.
Ice maker error — the ice maker is not functioning properly.
Defrost sensor error. The appliance may operate despite this error.
Communication failure. The appliance may operate despite this error.
Ambient temperature sensor error. The appliance may operate despite this error.
Filter status indicator — the water filter is still operating within its specified life cycle.
High temperature alarm — freezer temperature is above 26°F or fresh food temperature is above 55°F.
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.
Display shows cooling system is turned off — no refrigeration is active.
Flashing display indicating control system has detected a performance problem.
Audible alarm that sounds three times when power is restored after a power failure.
Power outage alert — power has been restored after an outage.
Filter status indicator — the water filter is 100% used up and needs immediate replacement.
Filter indicator flashing red during reset sequence confirmation.
Air filter replacement indicator — air filter needs to be replaced.
Water filter replacement indicator — water filter needs to be replaced.
Flashing display indicating control system has detected a performance problem.
Bosch
10 codesSelf-test programme result indicating the appliance is functioning correctly.
Self-test programme has detected a fault that requires service technician attention.
Normal alarm during initial startup indicating freezer compartment is still warming up.
The electronics have detected a fault in the appliance.
The appliance door has been open for an extended period and the door alarm is activated.
Alarm activates when the appliance door is open for longer than one minute.
The electronics have detected a fault in the appliance.
Indicates the self-test programme is running.
Alarm indicates the freezer compartment has become too warm.
The freezer compartment temperature has become too warm, indicating potential food spoilage.
Whirlpool
8 codesDoor left open alarm — audible alarm sounds when refrigerator or freezer door remains open for an extended period.
Door alarm — the refrigerator door has been left open for 5 continuous minutes.
High temperature alarm — freezer temperature is above 26°F or fresh food temperature is above 55°F.
Cooling system is turned off — refrigeration disabled for both freezer and fresh food compartments.
Control system performance problem — flashing display indicates the electronic control system has detected a performance issue.
Power failure detected — audible alarm sounds three times when power is restored after an outage.
Control system performance problem — flashing display indicates the electronic control system has detected a performance issue.
Temperature alarm — refrigerator or freezer temperatures have exceeded normal operating temperatures for an hour or more.
KitchenAid
4 codesLG
4 codesFreezer temperature sensor error — the freezer temperature sensor is not functioning properly.
Refrigerator temperature sensor error — the refrigerator temperature sensor is not functioning properly.
Ice maker sensor error — the ice maker sensor is not functioning properly.
Water filter error — the water filter needs attention or is not installed correctly.