Grundig Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Display shows E0 and freezer may not respond to temperature changes or special functions.
Sensor Configuration / Communication Error
E1
Freezer displays E1 and may run continuously or not reach the set temperature correctly.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E10
E10 error displayed, often accompanied by a continuous alarm and rapidly rising internal temperature.
High Temperature Alarm / Cooling System Fault
E11
E11 error, often associated with rapid temperature fluctuations or incorrect temperature display.
Internal Data / Calibration Error
E12
E12 error displayed, often with issues in fast-freeze (super-freeze) function.
Super-Freeze Function Control Fault
E13
E13 error, sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the fan area or lack of air circulation.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E14
E14 error displayed, often with the interior light not working or flickering.
Interior LED Lighting Circuit Fault
E15
E15 error, sometimes with the compressor and fan not running at all even though the display is on.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E2
Display shows E2, freezer may overcool, undercool, or cycle erratically.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E3
E3 error on display, freezer may not defrost properly and ice builds up on the rear panel.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Fault
E4
E4 error displayed, freezer may not defrost and thick ice forms on the evaporator or rear wall.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E5
E5 error on display, compressor may not start or may run only briefly before stopping.
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault
E6
E6 error displayed, interior light and display may work but compressor does not run or runs erratically.
Main Control PCB Failure
E7
E7 error code, often accompanied by unusually long compressor run times or poor cooling.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E8
E8 error displayed, often with very high or very low indicated temperature that does not match actual freezer temperature.
Display / User Interface Communication Fault
E9
E9 error code, freezer may show alarm and temperature may rise unexpectedly.
Door / Lid Switch or Door Sensor Fault
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the exterior of the cabinet or around the door seal.
Moisture / Condensation Issue
Symptom
Freezer cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Control or Sensor-Induced Short Cycling
Symptom
Freezer does not restart after a power cut or brief outage until a long time has passed.
Compressor Restart Delay / Protection
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum
Symptom
Freezer door does not close properly or pops open after closing.
Door Alignment / Hinge / Gasket Problem
Symptom
Freezer emits a burning smell or plastic smell during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component or Dust on Heater
Symptom
Freezer interior has a strong unpleasant or chemical odour.
Odour Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior light works but compressor and fan do not run, no cooling.
Control System Not Calling for Cooling
Symptom
Freezer interior too warm, temperature alarm sounding, compressor cycles on and off normally.
Airflow / Load / User-Related Cooling Problem
Symptom
Freezer is excessively noisy due to fan, with scraping or grinding sound from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Obstruction or Failure
Symptom
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or underneath.
Defrost Drain Blockage
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched whistling or whooshing noise during operation.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise / Airflow Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes clicking sound every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but stops.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area.
Compressor Mechanical Noise or Vibration
Symptom
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, interior is at room temperature, but lights and display work.
Compressor or Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Freezer not starting at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power / Mains Supply Issue
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously and temperature is too cold (over-freezing), even at higher setpoint.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously but does not reach the set temperature (weak cooling).
Reduced Cooling Capacity / Partial Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature display inaccurate compared to a separate thermometer.
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue
Symptom
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Heavy frost or ice buildup on the rear interior wall and around the evaporator.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment or under drawers.
Defrost Water Not Draining Properly
Symptom
Interior light not working but freezer otherwise cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Display shows E0 and freezer may not respond to temperature changes or special functions.
|
Sensor Configuration / Communication Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer displays E1 and may run continuously or not reach the set temperature correctly.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error displayed, often accompanied by a continuous alarm and rapidly rising internal temperature.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Cooling System Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error, often associated with rapid temperature fluctuations or incorrect temperature display.
|
Internal Data / Calibration Error | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error displayed, often with issues in fast-freeze (super-freeze) function.
|
Super-Freeze Function Control Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error, sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the fan area or lack of air circulation.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error displayed, often with the interior light not working or flickering.
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Interior LED Lighting Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error, sometimes with the compressor and fan not running at all even though the display is on.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2, freezer may overcool, undercool, or cycle erratically.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error on display, freezer may not defrost properly and ice builds up on the rear panel.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 error displayed, freezer may not defrost and thick ice forms on the evaporator or rear wall.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error on display, compressor may not start or may run only briefly before stopping.
|
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 error displayed, interior light and display may work but compressor does not run or runs erratically.
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Main Control PCB Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error code, often accompanied by unusually long compressor run times or poor cooling.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 error displayed, often with very high or very low indicated temperature that does not match actual freezer temperature.
|
Display / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error code, freezer may show alarm and temperature may rise unexpectedly.
|
Door / Lid Switch or Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the exterior of the cabinet or around the door seal.
|
Moisture / Condensation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Control or Sensor-Induced Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer does not restart after a power cut or brief outage until a long time has passed.
|
Compressor Restart Delay / Protection | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door does not close properly or pops open after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge / Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer emits a burning smell or plastic smell during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Dust on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has a strong unpleasant or chemical odour.
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Odour Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light works but compressor and fan do not run, no cooling.
|
Control System Not Calling for Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior too warm, temperature alarm sounding, compressor cycles on and off normally.
|
Airflow / Load / User-Related Cooling Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is excessively noisy due to fan, with scraping or grinding sound from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Obstruction or Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer leaking water onto the floor at the front or underneath.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched whistling or whooshing noise during operation.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise / Airflow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes clicking sound every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but stops.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area.
|
Compressor Mechanical Noise or Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all, interior is at room temperature, but lights and display work.
|
Compressor or Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not starting at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Mains Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously and temperature is too cold (over-freezing), even at higher setpoint.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously but does not reach the set temperature (weak cooling).
|
Reduced Cooling Capacity / Partial Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature display inaccurate compared to a separate thermometer.
|
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Heavy frost or ice buildup on the rear interior wall and around the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer compartment or under drawers.
|
Defrost Water Not Draining Properly | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working but freezer otherwise cools normally.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
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