Frigidaire Coffee Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Coffee maker will not power on; display is blank and buttons are unresponsive even when plugged into a known-good outlet.
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault
E02
Display powers on but brew cycle will not start; pressing the brew button causes a brief click then nothing happens.
Brew Heater Circuit Failure
E03
Coffee maker stops mid-brew and displays E03; water remains in the reservoir and very little coffee is dispensed.
Water Flow / Pump Obstruction
E04
Display shows E04 and the coffee maker shuts off shortly after starting; the exterior feels unusually hot.
Overtemperature / Overheat Protection Trip
E05
E05 appears on the display and the unit beeps; brewing will not start and the water reservoir icon flashes.
Water Level Detection Error
E06
E06 error appears and the coffee maker will not brew; the lid-closed or carafe-present icon flashes.
Lid or Carafe Presence Switch Fault
E07
E07 appears and the unit beeps continuously; the display may show a descaling or maintenance icon.
Scale / Descale Sensor or Timer Fault
E08
E08 error appears and the display backlight flickers; the unit may shut off randomly during operation.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Regulation Fault
E09
E09 appears and the coffee maker will not heat; the warming plate stays cold even though brewing completes.
Warming Plate Heater Circuit Failure
E10
E10 error appears and the unit beeps; the clock and timer functions do not operate correctly.
Real-Time Clock / Timer Circuit Fault
E11
E11 appears and the coffee strength or brew size selection does not respond; the unit brews only a default cycle.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Fault
E12
E12 error appears and the coffee maker shuts down shortly after starting; internal fan (if equipped) does not run.
Internal Cooling Fan or Ventilation Fault
Symptom
Auto-brew (programmed start) does not work; the coffee maker never starts at the scheduled time.
Timer Programming or RTC Fault
Symptom
Brewed coffee has a burnt or scorched taste.
Overheating of Brew Water or Extended Holding Temperature
Symptom
Brewed coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough.
Underheating of Brew Water or Warming Plate
Symptom
Brewed coffee is weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow Rate
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Membrane Keypad Wear or Contamination
Symptom
Coffee grounds found in the brewed coffee or carafe.
Filter Basket or Drip-Stop Malfunction
Symptom
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; a full pot takes much longer than normal.
Restricted Water Path from Scale or Debris
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
Residue from Manufacturing or New Components
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom during or after brewing.
Internal Leak in Tubing or Heater Assembly
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or rattling noises during brewing.
Air in Water Lines or Cavitating Pump
Symptom
Coffee maker overflows the carafe; coffee and water spill onto the counter.
Drip-Stop Valve or Flow Control Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the brew button is pressed.
Start Circuit or Safety Interlock Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker shuts off immediately after brewing starts, without any error code.
Power Interruption or Safety Cutoff Activation
Symptom
Coffee maker starts but stops brewing after a few seconds; only a small amount of water passes through.
Partial Flow Restriction or Overheat Trip
Symptom
Coffee maker will not turn on at all (no lights, no display) but outlet has power.
Open Thermal Fuse or Internal Power Failure
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the coffee maker still brews.
Display Module or Backlight Failure
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when brewing.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the counter during brewing.
Pump Vibration or Imbalanced Internal Components
Symptom
Warming plate does not turn on after brewing; coffee cools quickly.
Warming Plate Activation Failure
Symptom
Warming plate stays on for too long or does not turn off automatically.
Auto Shutoff Control Failure
Symptom
Water drips from the brew head even when the coffee maker is off.
Leaking Brew Valve or Residual Pressure Release
Symptom
Water leaks from around the top of the brew basket or filter area.
Brew Basket Overflow or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Water reservoir level does not decrease during brewing; no water is drawn into the machine.
Water Intake Blockage or Pump Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Coffee maker will not power on; display is blank and buttons are unresponsive even when plugged into a known-good outlet.
|
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Display powers on but brew cycle will not start; pressing the brew button causes a brief click then nothing happens.
|
Brew Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E03 |
Coffee maker stops mid-brew and displays E03; water remains in the reservoir and very little coffee is dispensed.
|
Water Flow / Pump Obstruction | View Details |
| E04 |
Display shows E04 and the coffee maker shuts off shortly after starting; the exterior feels unusually hot.
|
Overtemperature / Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| E05 |
E05 appears on the display and the unit beeps; brewing will not start and the water reservoir icon flashes.
|
Water Level Detection Error | View Details |
| E06 |
E06 error appears and the coffee maker will not brew; the lid-closed or carafe-present icon flashes.
|
Lid or Carafe Presence Switch Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
E07 appears and the unit beeps continuously; the display may show a descaling or maintenance icon.
|
Scale / Descale Sensor or Timer Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
E08 error appears and the display backlight flickers; the unit may shut off randomly during operation.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Regulation Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
E09 appears and the coffee maker will not heat; the warming plate stays cold even though brewing completes.
|
Warming Plate Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error appears and the unit beeps; the clock and timer functions do not operate correctly.
|
Real-Time Clock / Timer Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 appears and the coffee strength or brew size selection does not respond; the unit brews only a default cycle.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error appears and the coffee maker shuts down shortly after starting; internal fan (if equipped) does not run.
|
Internal Cooling Fan or Ventilation Fault | View Details |
| – |
Auto-brew (programmed start) does not work; the coffee maker never starts at the scheduled time.
|
Timer Programming or RTC Fault | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee has a burnt or scorched taste.
|
Overheating of Brew Water or Extended Holding Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough.
|
Underheating of Brew Water or Warming Plate | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
|
Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow Rate | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Membrane Keypad Wear or Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Coffee grounds found in the brewed coffee or carafe.
|
Filter Basket or Drip-Stop Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; a full pot takes much longer than normal.
|
Restricted Water Path from Scale or Debris | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
|
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
|
Residue from Manufacturing or New Components | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom during or after brewing.
|
Internal Leak in Tubing or Heater Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or rattling noises during brewing.
|
Air in Water Lines or Cavitating Pump | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker overflows the carafe; coffee and water spill onto the counter.
|
Drip-Stop Valve or Flow Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the brew button is pressed.
|
Start Circuit or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker shuts off immediately after brewing starts, without any error code.
|
Power Interruption or Safety Cutoff Activation | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker starts but stops brewing after a few seconds; only a small amount of water passes through.
|
Partial Flow Restriction or Overheat Trip | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker will not turn on at all (no lights, no display) but outlet has power.
|
Open Thermal Fuse or Internal Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the coffee maker still brews.
|
Display Module or Backlight Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when brewing.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or moves slightly on the counter during brewing.
|
Pump Vibration or Imbalanced Internal Components | View Details |
| – |
Warming plate does not turn on after brewing; coffee cools quickly.
|
Warming Plate Activation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Warming plate stays on for too long or does not turn off automatically.
|
Auto Shutoff Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water drips from the brew head even when the coffee maker is off.
|
Leaking Brew Valve or Residual Pressure Release | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from around the top of the brew basket or filter area.
|
Brew Basket Overflow or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water reservoir level does not decrease during brewing; no water is drawn into the machine.
|
Water Intake Blockage or Pump Failure | View Details |
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