Magic Chef Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
Advertisements
E1
Digital Magic Chef upright freezer beeps and displays E1; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E2
Magic Chef freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
E3
Magic Chef freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup and warm temperatures.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Fault
E4
Magic Chef freezer displays E4 and may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes; interior may be too warm or too cold.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E5
Magic Chef freezer shows E5 and may not cool properly; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault
E6
Magic Chef freezer displays E6 and may not cool; fans may run but compressor stays off.
Main Control Board Failure / Internal Relay Fault
E7
Magic Chef freezer shows E7 and interior temperature fluctuates widely or does not match the setpoint.
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Room Sensor Fault
E8
Magic Chef freezer displays E8 and may run the fan loudly or shut down unexpectedly.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E9
Magic Chef freezer shows E9 and may not cool; condenser fan may be off while compressor overheats.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
H1
Magic Chef freezer displays H1 or HI and interior temperature is very warm; alarm may sound.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Magic Chef freezer displays L1 or LO; interior may be extremely cold and some items may be freezer-burned.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling Condition
Symptom
Freezer cabinet has condensation or sweating on the exterior, especially around the door frame.
Exterior Condensation / Sweating
Symptom
Freezer cycles on and off rapidly (short cycling), with compressor starting and stopping every few minutes.
Short Cycling of Compressor
Symptom
Freezer displays correct temperature but food near the door or top is soft while back and bottom items are rock hard.
Poor Air Circulation / Temperature Stratification
Symptom
Freezer displays temperature but buttons do not respond; cannot change settings.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum
Symptom
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or front frame feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Freezer has a strong musty, sour, or chemical odor inside.
Odor Contamination
Symptom
Freezer has power but display is blank and unlit; unit may or may not be cooling.
Display / Control Power Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior has heavy frost or ice buildup on walls, ceiling, and around door opening.
Excessive Frost Accumulation
Symptom
Freezer interior is very noisy with a high-pitched squeal or chirp, especially when the door is opened or closed.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming near the top.
Door Switch Stuck or Misaligned
Symptom
Freezer interior liner is cracked or has small splits, sometimes with frost or moisture around the crack.
Liner Damage / Air Leak
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; some days food is very hard, other days slightly soft.
Inconsistent Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer is leaking water onto the floor, especially after defrost cycles or during warm weather.
Drain System Blockage or Defrost Water Leak
Symptom
Freezer makes loud banging or rattling noises when the compressor starts or stops.
Vibration and Mounting Issues
Symptom
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the rear.
Compressor or Condenser System Noise
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, lights may work but no humming from compressor.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 10–20°F (-12 to -6°C) even after 24 hours.
Restricted Airflow or Partial Cooling Loss
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously and never shuts off; interior may be too cold or just barely at set temperature.
Runaway Cooling / Long Run Time
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit
Symptom
Freezer will not start after being transported or moved; lights may work but compressor is silent.
Post-Transport Start Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital Magic Chef upright freezer beeps and displays E1; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Magic Chef freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Magic Chef freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup and warm temperatures.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Magic Chef freezer displays E4 and may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes; interior may be too warm or too cold.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Magic Chef freezer shows E5 and may not cool properly; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
|
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Magic Chef freezer displays E6 and may not cool; fans may run but compressor stays off.
|
Main Control Board Failure / Internal Relay Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Magic Chef freezer shows E7 and interior temperature fluctuates widely or does not match the setpoint.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Room Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Magic Chef freezer displays E8 and may run the fan loudly or shut down unexpectedly.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Magic Chef freezer shows E9 and may not cool; condenser fan may be off while compressor overheats.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Magic Chef freezer displays H1 or HI and interior temperature is very warm; alarm may sound.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Magic Chef freezer displays L1 or LO; interior may be extremely cold and some items may be freezer-burned.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling Condition | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cabinet has condensation or sweating on the exterior, especially around the door frame.
|
Exterior Condensation / Sweating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles on and off rapidly (short cycling), with compressor starting and stopping every few minutes.
|
Short Cycling of Compressor | View Details |
| – |
Freezer displays correct temperature but food near the door or top is soft while back and bottom items are rock hard.
|
Poor Air Circulation / Temperature Stratification | View Details |
| – |
Freezer displays temperature but buttons do not respond; cannot change settings.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
|
Normal Pressure Equalization / Door Vacuum | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or front frame feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a strong musty, sour, or chemical odor inside.
|
Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has power but display is blank and unlit; unit may or may not be cooling.
|
Display / Control Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has heavy frost or ice buildup on walls, ceiling, and around door opening.
|
Excessive Frost Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior is very noisy with a high-pitched squeal or chirp, especially when the door is opened or closed.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming near the top.
|
Door Switch Stuck or Misaligned | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior liner is cracked or has small splits, sometimes with frost or moisture around the crack.
|
Liner Damage / Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; some days food is very hard, other days slightly soft.
|
Inconsistent Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is leaking water onto the floor, especially after defrost cycles or during warm weather.
|
Drain System Blockage or Defrost Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud banging or rattling noises when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Vibration and Mounting Issues | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the rear.
|
Compressor or Condenser System Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, lights may work but no humming from compressor.
|
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 10–20°F (-12 to -6°C) even after 24 hours.
|
Restricted Airflow or Partial Cooling Loss | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously and never shuts off; interior may be too cold or just barely at set temperature.
|
Runaway Cooling / Long Run Time | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Overload or Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start after being transported or moved; lights may work but compressor is silent.
|
Post-Transport Start Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
Advertisements