Leisure Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Display flashes AL or an alarm icon; audible alarm sounds; temperature may be high or door may be open.
General Alarm (High Temperature / Door Open)
dF
Display shows dF or DEF; freezer may pause cooling periodically; user may think it is an error.
Defrost Mode Indication (Normal Operation or Defrost Cycle)
E1
Freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature is higher than setpoint and struggles to reach -18°C.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly; temperature display may be inaccurate.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E3
Display shows E3; freezer may overcool or undercool; temperature swings widely.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Freezer shows E4 and may not defrost properly; heavy ice build-up on evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Failure
E5
Freezer displays E5; compressor may not start or may short-cycle; unit fails to reach set temperature.
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault
E6
Freezer shows E6; fan noise may stop; frost builds up unevenly and temperature rises.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Display shows E7; condenser fan (if fitted) does not run; cabinet sides feel very hot.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E8
Freezer shows E8; interior light and display may work but compressor does not run; unit stays warm.
Main Control PCB Communication / Internal Error
E9
Freezer displays E9; alarm sounds; temperature reading may flash or show dashes.
Temperature Sensor Circuit Short / General Sensor Error
F1
Freezer shows F1; cooling performance is erratic; may coincide with fan issues.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault
F2
Freezer shows F2; ice build-up on evaporator; poor airflow and rising temperature.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
F3
Freezer shows F3; interior light may flicker; control panel may reset intermittently.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
F4
Freezer shows F4; compressor and fans may stop; unit may not respond to controls.
Display PCB / User Interface Communication Fault
F5
Freezer shows F5; super-freeze (fast freeze) function does not work correctly.
Super-Freeze Function Control Fault
F6
Freezer shows F6; interior light may stay on even when door is closed; temperature may rise.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
H1
Display shows H1 or HI; temperature reading is very high; alarm sounds continuously.
High Temperature Alarm / Over-Temperature Condition
L1
Display shows L1 or LO; temperature reading is very low; some items near the back are rock solid and frosted over.
Low Temperature / Overcooling Fault
Symptom
Control panel buttons unresponsive; cannot change temperature or modes.
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior walls and on stored food.
Air Ingress / Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
Normal Vacuum / Venting Issue
Symptom
Freezer door not closing properly; door pops open or remains ajar.
Door Alignment / Hinge Wear
Symptom
Freezer has a strong, unpleasant smell even after removing spoiled food.
Odor Contamination Inside Cabinet
Symptom
Freezer in garage or cold room stops cooling properly in winter; interior warms up.
Ambient Temperature Too Low for Operation
Symptom
Freezer interior light not working but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior surfaces feel warm; sides of cabinet are hot to the touch.
Condenser Heating / Normal Operation or Ventilation Issue
Symptom
Freezer leaking water onto the floor from the front edge.
Door Condensation / Gutter Overflow
Symptom
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan
Symptom
Freezer making loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
Evaporator Fan or Loose Internal Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature remains at room level.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer over-freezing; temperature much lower than set; ice forming heavily on items.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature; food is soft or partially thawed.
Poor Cooling / Loss of Capacity
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously without cycling off, even when interior is very cold.
Continuous Running / Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer short-cycles; compressor starts and stops frequently within a few minutes.
Short Cycling / Overload Trip
Symptom
Freezer trips household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Freezer vibrating excessively and making a droning noise that resonates through the floor.
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Temperature display flickers or shows random segments; cooling may still be normal.
Display Module Fault
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the freezer compartment or on the floor in front.
Defrost Drain Blockage
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display flashes AL or an alarm icon; audible alarm sounds; temperature may be high or door may be open.
|
General Alarm (High Temperature / Door Open) | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or DEF; freezer may pause cooling periodically; user may think it is an error.
|
Defrost Mode Indication (Normal Operation or Defrost Cycle) | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature is higher than setpoint and struggles to reach -18°C.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly; temperature display may be inaccurate.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3; freezer may overcool or undercool; temperature swings widely.
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Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer shows E4 and may not defrost properly; heavy ice build-up on evaporator and poor cooling.
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Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer displays E5; compressor may not start or may short-cycle; unit fails to reach set temperature.
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Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer shows E6; fan noise may stop; frost builds up unevenly and temperature rises.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7; condenser fan (if fitted) does not run; cabinet sides feel very hot.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Freezer shows E8; interior light and display may work but compressor does not run; unit stays warm.
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Main Control PCB Communication / Internal Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Freezer displays E9; alarm sounds; temperature reading may flash or show dashes.
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Temperature Sensor Circuit Short / General Sensor Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer shows F1; cooling performance is erratic; may coincide with fan issues.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2; ice build-up on evaporator; poor airflow and rising temperature.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer shows F3; interior light may flicker; control panel may reset intermittently.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer shows F4; compressor and fans may stop; unit may not respond to controls.
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Display PCB / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Freezer shows F5; super-freeze (fast freeze) function does not work correctly.
|
Super-Freeze Function Control Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Freezer shows F6; interior light may stay on even when door is closed; temperature may rise.
|
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI; temperature reading is very high; alarm sounds continuously.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Over-Temperature Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or LO; temperature reading is very low; some items near the back are rock solid and frosted over.
|
Low Temperature / Overcooling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons unresponsive; cannot change temperature or modes.
|
User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the interior walls and on stored food.
|
Air Ingress / Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; strong suction effect.
|
Normal Vacuum / Venting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door not closing properly; door pops open or remains ajar.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a strong, unpleasant smell even after removing spoiled food.
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Odor Contamination Inside Cabinet | View Details |
| – |
Freezer in garage or cold room stops cooling properly in winter; interior warms up.
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Ambient Temperature Too Low for Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light not working but cooling is normal.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior surfaces feel warm; sides of cabinet are hot to the touch.
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Condenser Heating / Normal Operation or Ventilation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer leaking water onto the floor from the front edge.
|
Door Condensation / Gutter Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
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Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
|
Evaporator Fan or Loose Internal Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior light works but temperature remains at room level.
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Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer over-freezing; temperature much lower than set; ice forming heavily on items.
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Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not reach set temperature; food is soft or partially thawed.
|
Poor Cooling / Loss of Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously without cycling off, even when interior is very cold.
|
Continuous Running / Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer short-cycles; compressor starts and stops frequently within a few minutes.
|
Short Cycling / Overload Trip | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer vibrating excessively and making a droning noise that resonates through the floor.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Temperature display flickers or shows random segments; cooling may still be normal.
|
Display Module Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the freezer compartment or on the floor in front.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage | View Details |
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