Refrigerators Error Codes
75 error codes across 8 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.
Refrigerator temperature is too high.
Ice maker error.
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.
Whirlpool
13 codesStep for disconnecting water tubing from refrigerator door when removing doors.
Step for disconnecting wiring from refrigerator door when removing doors.
Door left open alarm — audible alarm sounds when refrigerator or freezer door remains open for an extended period.
High temperature alarm — freezer temperature is above 26°F or fresh food temperature is above 55°F.
Overheating detected — internal temperature too high.
Step for removing the freezer door from a refrigerator when moving it.
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.
Step to remove the base grille of a refrigerator door when moving it.
Control system performance problem — flashing display indicates the electronic control system has detected a performance issue.
Step to disconnect water tubing from refrigerator door.
Step to disconnect water tubing from refrigerator door in another style.
Labcold
11 codesRed LED blinks three times indicating low battery charge level for controller.
The door has been open for longer than 90 seconds, which may cause temperature instability and harm stored items.
The battery backup system has low charge, which may compromise controller functionality during power outages.
This blinking pattern indicates various alarms or warnings such as battery low (L-b) or mains power issue (n-P); context required to identify specific fault code from the number of blinks.
No backup batteries are installed but battery monitoring is enabled, indicating potential loss of controller functionality in case of power outage.
The refrigerator has detected mains power failure.
Air temperature detected by probe t°1 is above +8°C.
Air temperature detected by probe t°1 is below +2°C.
Load temperature detected by probe t°2 is above +8°C.
Load temperature detected by probe t°2 is below +2°C.
Bottom chamber temperature detected by probe t°3 is below +2°C, indicating potential freezing condition for contents.
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.
KitchenAid
8 codesFreezer temperature is too high.
Refrigerator temperature is too high.
Freezer temperature sensor error.
Refrigerator temperature sensor error.
Indicates overheating detected, internal temperature too high.
Indicates it is almost time to change the water filter.
Indicates that the water filter needs to be replaced immediately.
Indicates that Vacation Mode is turned on, reducing freezer defrost cycles to save energy.
LG
5 codesLED panel showing potential malfunction via blinking or other pattern.
The machine appears to be making louder or unusual sounds.
Automatic icemaker or defrosting systems activating more than expected.
Presence of accumulated water or ice in drainage areas.
Finding standing water within food compartments of units.
Kenmore
4 codesIndicates a high temperature condition in the refrigerator. The alarm will sound and the highest temperature reached will display.
Indicates several potential issues such as door being open or specific mode (like power failure/safety alerts) is active.
Indicates a power failure and the unit needs to be reset once power is restored.
Indicates the refrigerator is in a special Sabbath mode for religious purposes, restricting functionality appropriately.