AL03
Indesit Door Open Alarm / Door Switch Mis-detection

Freezer shows AL03 and the door alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.

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Possible Causes

Misaligned door, Damaged door gasket, Faulty door switch or reed sensor, Weak or missing door magnet

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Ensure the appliance is stable before adjusting the door.

Door and gasket checks:

  • Inspect the door gasket all around for splits, hardened sections, or areas not touching the cabinet.
  • Close the door on a strip of paper at several points; you should feel resistance when pulling it out. If it slides out easily, the seal is poor.
  • Level the freezer using the adjustable feet so the door closes by itself from a partially open position.

Switch and magnet:

  • Locate the door switch or magnetic sensor and ensure it is firmly mounted.
  • Check that the magnet in the door (if used) is present and aligned with the sensor.
  • Test the switch with a multimeter and replace if it does not change state when the door is opened/closed.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Door Gasket
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