Avanti
Avanti Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dF
Display shows dF or DEF on Avanti frost-free freezer; compressor may be off while fans run intermittently.
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault)
E0
Digital Avanti upright freezer beeps and displays E0; compressor may not start or may cycle off quickly.
Temperature Sensor Communication Error
E1
Avanti digital freezer shows E1 and may run continuously or not maintain correct temperature.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Control panel on Avanti freezer displays E2; temperature display may be blank or inaccurate.
Display Panel / Keypad Communication Error
E3
Avanti freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Error
E4
E4 appears on the Avanti freezer display; unit may shut down or run erratically.
High Temperature Alarm / Over-temperature Fault
E5
Avanti digital freezer shows E5 and may stop cooling or cycle off prematurely.
Compressor Overload / High Current Protection
E6
E6 error on Avanti freezer; unit may not respond to keypad inputs or may lock up.
Control Board Internal Fault
E7
E7 appears on the display and the freezer may not reach the setpoint or may short cycle.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Error
E8
E8 error on Avanti frost-free freezer; heavy frost on evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost System Timeout / Failure
E9
E9 displayed; freezer may be excessively cold or not cold enough, with erratic temperature swings.
Thermistor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error
H1
H1 or HI appears on the display and an alarm sounds; interior temperature is above safe freezing level.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
L1 or LO appears on the Avanti freezer display; interior temperature is extremely low and some items may be freezer-burned.
Low Temperature Alarm / Over-freezing
Symptom
Chest-style Avanti freezer lid will not stay open or slams shut unexpectedly.
Lid Hinge / Support Failure
Symptom
Digital Avanti freezer beeps intermittently without obvious error code; temperature display may flash.
Door Ajar / Alarm Condition
Symptom
Exterior of the Avanti freezer cabinet is sweating or forming condensation, especially around the door frame.
Cabinet Condensation / Moisture on Exterior
Symptom
Freezer cycles on and off frequently (short cycling), with small temperature swings.
Short Cycling / Control Sensitivity Issue
Symptom
Freezer door does not stay closed or pops open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment / Seal Issue
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum
Symptom
Freezer emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Freezer interior has heavy frost buildup on walls and food; manual-defrost Avanti chest or upright model.
Excessive Frost / Moisture Ingress
Symptom
Freezer interior has strong chemical or plastic odor, especially when new or after long storage.
Odor / Off-gassing
Symptom
Freezer interior is warm but the compressor and fans are running continuously; frost-free Avanti model has solid ice block on evaporator.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but unit cools normally.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior surfaces show rust spots or paint bubbling.
Cabinet Corrosion / Liner Damage
Symptom
Freezer is cold at the bottom but warm at the top; frost-free Avanti upright model.
Evaporator Fan Failure / Air Circulation Problem
Symptom
Freezer is very noisy during operation; rattling, vibrating, or metallic clanking sounds.
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes loud buzzing or humming noise from compressor area, sometimes followed by a click; unit may not cool.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, light may work but compressor is silent.
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature hovers just below or above freezing.
Insufficient Cooling / Poor Performance
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously without shutting off, but interior is at or below set temperature.
Continuous Run / Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing of food.
Temperature Instability
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the freezer compartment or on the floor near the front of a frost-free Avanti freezer.
Defrost Drain Clogged or Leaking
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF or DEF on Avanti frost-free freezer; compressor may be off while fans run intermittently.
|
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault) | View Details |
| E0 |
Digital Avanti upright freezer beeps and displays E0; compressor may not start or may cycle off quickly.
|
Temperature Sensor Communication Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Avanti digital freezer shows E1 and may run continuously or not maintain correct temperature.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Control panel on Avanti freezer displays E2; temperature display may be blank or inaccurate.
|
Display Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Avanti freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 appears on the Avanti freezer display; unit may shut down or run erratically.
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High Temperature Alarm / Over-temperature Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Avanti digital freezer shows E5 and may stop cooling or cycle off prematurely.
|
Compressor Overload / High Current Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error on Avanti freezer; unit may not respond to keypad inputs or may lock up.
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Control Board Internal Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears on the display and the freezer may not reach the setpoint or may short cycle.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error on Avanti frost-free freezer; heavy frost on evaporator and poor cooling.
|
Defrost System Timeout / Failure | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 displayed; freezer may be excessively cold or not cold enough, with erratic temperature swings.
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Thermistor Calibration / Out-of-Range Error | View Details |
| H1 |
H1 or HI appears on the display and an alarm sounds; interior temperature is above safe freezing level.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
L1 or LO appears on the Avanti freezer display; interior temperature is extremely low and some items may be freezer-burned.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Over-freezing | View Details |
| – |
Chest-style Avanti freezer lid will not stay open or slams shut unexpectedly.
|
Lid Hinge / Support Failure | View Details |
| – |
Digital Avanti freezer beeps intermittently without obvious error code; temperature display may flash.
|
Door Ajar / Alarm Condition | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the Avanti freezer cabinet is sweating or forming condensation, especially around the door frame.
|
Cabinet Condensation / Moisture on Exterior | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles on and off frequently (short cycling), with small temperature swings.
|
Short Cycling / Control Sensitivity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door does not stay closed or pops open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum | View Details |
| – |
Freezer emits a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has heavy frost buildup on walls and food; manual-defrost Avanti chest or upright model.
|
Excessive Frost / Moisture Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has strong chemical or plastic odor, especially when new or after long storage.
|
Odor / Off-gassing | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior is warm but the compressor and fans are running continuously; frost-free Avanti model has solid ice block on evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but unit cools normally.
|
Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior surfaces show rust spots or paint bubbling.
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Cabinet Corrosion / Liner Damage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is cold at the bottom but warm at the top; frost-free Avanti upright model.
|
Evaporator Fan Failure / Air Circulation Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is very noisy during operation; rattling, vibrating, or metallic clanking sounds.
|
Excessive Vibration / Mechanical Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud buzzing or humming noise from compressor area, sometimes followed by a click; unit may not cool.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, light may work but compressor is silent.
|
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature hovers just below or above freezing.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Poor Performance | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously without shutting off, but interior is at or below set temperature.
|
Continuous Run / Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing of food.
|
Temperature Instability | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the freezer compartment or on the floor near the front of a frost-free Avanti freezer.
|
Defrost Drain Clogged or Leaking | View Details |
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