Indesit Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL01
Freezer beeps and shows AL01 or a flashing alarm icon; internal temperature is too high.
High Temperature Alarm
AL02
Freezer shows AL02 or a low-temperature alarm; internal temperature is excessively low and may cause over-freezing or noise.
Low Temperature / Overcooling Alarm
AL03
Freezer shows AL03 and the door alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Open Alarm / Door Switch Mis-detection
AL04
Freezer shows AL04 and may stop cooling or enter a protective mode.
Condenser Overtemperature / Compressor Overload Alarm
E1
Freezer display shows E1 and temperature reading may be missing or replaced by dashes.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error
E2
Freezer shows E2 and may not defrost correctly; frost accumulates on the back wall.
Defrost Sensor Error
E3
Freezer shows E3 and may not respond correctly to ambient conditions.
Ambient Sensor Error
E4
Freezer shows E4 and may have defrost issues or erratic temperature control.
Defrost System Error (Heater or Control)
E5
Freezer shows E5 and may not start the compressor or may shut down unexpectedly.
Compressor Protection / Overcurrent Error
E6
Freezer shows E6 and the display may flicker or reset intermittently.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
F01
Freezer display shows F01 and unit may not start or may shut down shortly after powering on.
Main Control Board Communication / EEPROM Fault
F02
Freezer shows F02 and may run continuously or not maintain correct temperature.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F03
Freezer displays F03 and may show incorrect internal temperature or cycle erratically.
Cabinet / Air Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
F04
Freezer shows F04 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor / Thermal Fuse Fault
F05
Freezer displays F05 and may not defrost; heavy ice forms on the evaporator and airflow is restricted.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
F06
Freezer shows F06 and may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes or buttons.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Fault
F07
Freezer displays F07 and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
Compressor Start Circuit / Relay Fault
F08
Freezer shows F08 and the internal fan does not run, causing uneven temperatures and frost buildup.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
F09
Freezer displays F09 and may behave unpredictably, with random beeping or incorrect temperature readings.
Configuration / EEPROM Data Error
F10
Freezer shows F10 and may not cool correctly; temperature may drift high or low.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
F11
Freezer displays F11 and the alarm buzzer may sound continuously; temperature may be too high.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
F12
Freezer shows F12 and the display may be blank or frozen; buttons may not respond.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main PCB
Symptom
Freezer displays temperature but buttons do not respond to presses.
Unresponsive Control Panel
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to close or pops open after closing.
Door Alignment / Seal Issue
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Freezer interior excessively frosted, thick ice on back wall and around drawers.
Excessive Frost / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or mouldy odour.
Odour Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior light not working but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior surfaces sweating or forming droplets of water.
Condensation Inside Cabinet
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Erratic Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, internal temperature remains at room temperature, compressor not running.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature; food is soft or partially thawed.
Poor Cooling – Long Run Time
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously without cycling off, but temperature is acceptable.
Continuous Running – Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Freezer shows correct temperature but food near the top is soft while bottom items are very hard.
Uneven Cooling / Airflow Problem
Symptom
Freezer shows no lights or display, completely dead, but power outlet is confirmed working.
No Power to Appliance
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Freezer will not start after being transported or moved.
Post-Transport Start Delay / Oil Migration
Symptom
Water pooling on the floor in front of or under the freezer.
Water Leak from Defrost Drain or Condensation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL01 |
Freezer beeps and shows AL01 or a flashing alarm icon; internal temperature is too high.
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High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| AL02 |
Freezer shows AL02 or a low-temperature alarm; internal temperature is excessively low and may cause over-freezing or noise.
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Low Temperature / Overcooling Alarm | View Details |
| AL03 |
Freezer shows AL03 and the door alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
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Door Open Alarm / Door Switch Mis-detection | View Details |
| AL04 |
Freezer shows AL04 and may stop cooling or enter a protective mode.
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Condenser Overtemperature / Compressor Overload Alarm | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer display shows E1 and temperature reading may be missing or replaced by dashes.
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Freezer Compartment Sensor Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer shows E2 and may not defrost correctly; frost accumulates on the back wall.
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Defrost Sensor Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Freezer shows E3 and may not respond correctly to ambient conditions.
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Ambient Sensor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer shows E4 and may have defrost issues or erratic temperature control.
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Defrost System Error (Heater or Control) | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer shows E5 and may not start the compressor or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Compressor Protection / Overcurrent Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer shows E6 and the display may flicker or reset intermittently.
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Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| F01 |
Freezer display shows F01 and unit may not start or may shut down shortly after powering on.
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Main Control Board Communication / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| F02 |
Freezer shows F02 and may run continuously or not maintain correct temperature.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| F03 |
Freezer displays F03 and may show incorrect internal temperature or cycle erratically.
|
Cabinet / Air Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| F04 |
Freezer shows F04 and may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
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Defrost Sensor / Thermal Fuse Fault | View Details |
| F05 |
Freezer displays F05 and may not defrost; heavy ice forms on the evaporator and airflow is restricted.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F06 |
Freezer shows F06 and may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes or buttons.
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User Interface / Display Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| F07 |
Freezer displays F07 and the compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Compressor Start Circuit / Relay Fault | View Details |
| F08 |
Freezer shows F08 and the internal fan does not run, causing uneven temperatures and frost buildup.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F09 |
Freezer displays F09 and may behave unpredictably, with random beeping or incorrect temperature readings.
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Configuration / EEPROM Data Error | View Details |
| F10 |
Freezer shows F10 and may not cool correctly; temperature may drift high or low.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Freezer displays F11 and the alarm buzzer may sound continuously; temperature may be too high.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Freezer shows F12 and the display may be blank or frozen; buttons may not respond.
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Communication Error Between Display Board and Main PCB | View Details |
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Freezer displays temperature but buttons do not respond to presses.
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Unresponsive Control Panel | View Details |
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Freezer door difficult to close or pops open after closing.
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Door Alignment / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
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High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior excessively frosted, thick ice on back wall and around drawers.
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Excessive Frost / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or mouldy odour.
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Odour Contamination | View Details |
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Freezer interior light not working but cooling is normal.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
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Freezer interior surfaces sweating or forming droplets of water.
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Condensation Inside Cabinet | View Details |
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Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
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Erratic Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
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Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from compressor area.
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Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
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Freezer not cooling at all, internal temperature remains at room temperature, compressor not running.
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No Cooling – Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
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Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature; food is soft or partially thawed.
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Poor Cooling – Long Run Time | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously without cycling off, but temperature is acceptable.
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Continuous Running – Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
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Freezer shows correct temperature but food near the top is soft while bottom items are very hard.
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Uneven Cooling / Airflow Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer shows no lights or display, completely dead, but power outlet is confirmed working.
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No Power to Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts.
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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start after being transported or moved.
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Post-Transport Start Delay / Oil Migration | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling on the floor in front of or under the freezer.
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Water Leak from Defrost Drain or Condensation | View Details |
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