Amica Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Freezer beeps and displays E1, temperature rises above set point and food begins to soften.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E10
E10 displayed, freezer temperature cannot be adjusted or setpoint reverts to default.
EEPROM / Memory Error in Main Control Board
E11
E11 error, high temperature alarm may sound continuously even when the freezer is cold.
High Temperature Alarm Circuit Fault
E12
E12 displayed, freezer may not enter or exit fast-freeze (super-freeze) mode correctly.
Fast-Freeze Function Control Error
E13
E13 error, interior light may not work correctly or may flicker; door alarm may behave erratically.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error
E14
E14 displayed, freezer may not cool properly; compressor may not start even though display is on.
Compressor Relay / Output Error
E15
E15 error, freezer may show incorrect temperature or fail to reach setpoint after power interruptions.
Power Supply / Low Voltage Error
E16
E16 displayed, freezer may not recognize door open/close state; interior light may stay on constantly.
Door Sensor Circuit Short / Open
E17
E17 error, freezer may show very high or very low temperature readings that do not match actual conditions.
Temperature Sensor Short Circuit
E18
E18 error, freezer may not cool and compressor may not run; fan may still operate.
Compressor Protection / Overcurrent Error
E19
E19 displayed, freezer may not maintain stable temperature; fan and compressor operation seem erratic.
Main Control Board Internal Error
E2
Freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly; temperature display may flash.
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Failure
E20
E20 error, freezer may not cool after a prolonged power outage or brownout.
Power-On Self-Test Failure
E3
Display shows E3, freezer may over-freeze or fail to maintain stable temperature; compressor cycles abnormally.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Freezer displays E4 and may stop automatic defrost; heavy ice builds up on the evaporator and rear wall.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error
E5
E5 appears on the display, freezer may not start cooling or may shut down unexpectedly.
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Error
E6
Display shows E6, temperature readings appear incorrect or fluctuate wildly; freezer may overcool or undercool.
Display Panel Communication / Sensor Bus Error
E7
E7 error, freezer may not respond to temperature adjustments; keypad or touch buttons seem unresponsive.
Keypad / Touch Control Failure
E8
E8 displayed, freezer may not defrost properly or may show irregular frost patterns on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error
E9
E9 error, freezer may run continuously or not start; internal fan may not operate correctly.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on the interior walls and on stored food.
Excess Moisture Ingress / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer beeping with high temperature alarm, food starting to thaw after a power cut or door left open.
High Temperature Condition (Non-Fault)
Symptom
Freezer display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Control Panel / Keypad Malfunction
Symptom
Freezer does not start at all, no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Main Supply Failure
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion
Symptom
Freezer door not sealing properly, visible gaps or condensation around the door frame.
Door Gasket Failure or Door Misalignment
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Freezer fan runs but compressor does not, interior slowly warms up.
Compressor Circuit Failure with Fan Operation
Symptom
Freezer interior is too cold, excessive frost on food, and temperature is much lower than setpoint.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Stuck Closed
Symptom
Freezer interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior smells bad or of stale food, even after removing spoiled items.
Odor Contamination of Interior Surfaces
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing too hard then warming up.
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer making clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but stops quickly.
Compressor Start Failure / Overload Cycling
Symptom
Freezer making gurgling or hissing noises periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Sounds
Symptom
Freezer making loud buzzing or humming noise from the rear, louder than usual.
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Condenser
Symptom
Freezer making loud rattling or scraping noise from inside when the fan runs.
Evaporator Fan Obstruction or Fan Motor Wear
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, interior is at room temperature, compressor not running, display may be on.
Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays around -5°C to 0°C even on coldest setting.
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Refrigerant Loss
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously and never cycles off, but temperature is acceptable.
Continuous Run Due to Air Leaks or Control Issues
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Ice forming only on one section of the evaporator or just near the inlet tube.
Partial Refrigerant Restriction or Low Charge
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom inside the freezer or on the floor in front.
Defrost Drain Blocked or Cabinet Condensation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Freezer beeps and displays E1, temperature rises above set point and food begins to soften.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 displayed, freezer temperature cannot be adjusted or setpoint reverts to default.
|
EEPROM / Memory Error in Main Control Board | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error, high temperature alarm may sound continuously even when the freezer is cold.
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High Temperature Alarm Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 displayed, freezer may not enter or exit fast-freeze (super-freeze) mode correctly.
|
Fast-Freeze Function Control Error | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error, interior light may not work correctly or may flicker; door alarm may behave erratically.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Error | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 displayed, freezer may not cool properly; compressor may not start even though display is on.
|
Compressor Relay / Output Error | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error, freezer may show incorrect temperature or fail to reach setpoint after power interruptions.
|
Power Supply / Low Voltage Error | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 displayed, freezer may not recognize door open/close state; interior light may stay on constantly.
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Door Sensor Circuit Short / Open | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 error, freezer may show very high or very low temperature readings that do not match actual conditions.
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Temperature Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 error, freezer may not cool and compressor may not run; fan may still operate.
|
Compressor Protection / Overcurrent Error | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 displayed, freezer may not maintain stable temperature; fan and compressor operation seem erratic.
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Main Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly; temperature display may flash.
|
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 error, freezer may not cool after a prolonged power outage or brownout.
|
Power-On Self-Test Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3, freezer may over-freeze or fail to maintain stable temperature; compressor cycles abnormally.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer displays E4 and may stop automatic defrost; heavy ice builds up on the evaporator and rear wall.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display, freezer may not start cooling or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Compressor Start / Overload Protection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6, temperature readings appear incorrect or fluctuate wildly; freezer may overcool or undercool.
|
Display Panel Communication / Sensor Bus Error | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error, freezer may not respond to temperature adjustments; keypad or touch buttons seem unresponsive.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 displayed, freezer may not defrost properly or may show irregular frost patterns on the evaporator.
|
Defrost Sensor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error, freezer may run continuously or not start; internal fan may not operate correctly.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on the interior walls and on stored food.
|
Excess Moisture Ingress / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer beeping with high temperature alarm, food starting to thaw after a power cut or door left open.
|
High Temperature Condition (Non-Fault) | View Details |
| – |
Freezer display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Freezer does not start at all, no lights or display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Main Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Gasket Adhesion | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door not sealing properly, visible gaps or condensation around the door frame.
|
Door Gasket Failure or Door Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer fan runs but compressor does not, interior slowly warms up.
|
Compressor Circuit Failure with Fan Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior is too cold, excessive frost on food, and temperature is much lower than setpoint.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior smells bad or of stale food, even after removing spoiled items.
|
Odor Contamination of Interior Surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing too hard then warming up.
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but stops quickly.
|
Compressor Start Failure / Overload Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making gurgling or hissing noises periodically.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Sounds | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud buzzing or humming noise from the rear, louder than usual.
|
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Condenser | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud rattling or scraping noise from inside when the fan runs.
|
Evaporator Fan Obstruction or Fan Motor Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all, interior is at room temperature, compressor not running, display may be on.
|
Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays around -5°C to 0°C even on coldest setting.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Refrigerant Loss | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously and never cycles off, but temperature is acceptable.
|
Continuous Run Due to Air Leaks or Control Issues | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming only on one section of the evaporator or just near the inlet tube.
|
Partial Refrigerant Restriction or Low Charge | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom inside the freezer or on the floor in front.
|
Defrost Drain Blocked or Cabinet Condensation | View Details |
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