Refrigerators Error Codes

50 error codes across 6 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 — the freezer compartment is not maintaining the desired cold temperature.

E2

Refrigerator temperature is too high — the fresh food compartment is not maintaining the desired cold temperature.

E3

Ice maker error — the ice maker is not functioning properly.

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.

Bosch

10 codes

Whirlpool

8 codes

KitchenAid

4 codes

LG

4 codes

Samsung

2 codes