Freezer shows E2 and may over-freeze or fail to reach the correct temperature; compressor may run excessively.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the freezer and wear cut-resistant gloves when working near metal fins and sharp sheet metal.
Access the evaporator:
- Remove freezer drawers and baskets to access the rear interior panel.
- Unscrew and gently pull off the rear evaporator cover; be careful not to damage the foam insulation or refrigerant lines.
Inspect the evaporator sensor:
- Locate the NTC clipped or taped to the evaporator tubing or embedded in a plastic holder on the coil.
- Ensure it is firmly attached to the coil; a loose sensor can cause incorrect readings and E2 errors.
- Check the wiring for ice damage, chafing, or broken insulation.
Test the sensor:
- Disconnect the sensor from its connector.
- Measure resistance with a multimeter. Compare to the cabinet sensor value at similar temperature; they should be in a similar range (typically several kΩ at room temperature).
- An open or shorted reading indicates a failed sensor.
Corrective actions:
- Re-seat or reattach: If the sensor has come loose, reattach it firmly to the evaporator tube using the original clip or aluminum tape.
- Replace sensor: If readings are out of spec, install a new Blomberg-compatible evaporator NTC. Route the cable along the original path, avoiding contact with heater elements.
- Check harness to PCB: At the main control board, verify the evaporator sensor connector is fully seated and not corroded.
- If all wiring and sensor are good but E2 persists, the main control board may be defective and require replacement.
Test: Refit the evaporator cover, restore power, and allow a full cooling cycle. Confirm that E2 does not return and that frost pattern on the evaporator is even.
Repair Difficulty
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