Toshiba 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 shows AL and an audible alarm sounds continuously.
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door)
dF
Display shows dF or DF and freezer may pause cooling; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Status
E1
Freezer beeps and displays E1, temperature rises above set point and will not cool properly.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or shut down cooling intermittently.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E3
Freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to heavy frost on the evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermistor Failure
E4
Freezer displays E4 and may stop cooling or cycle erratically; compressor may not start.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E5
Freezer shows E5 and may not respond correctly to temperature settings; display may flash.
Display Panel Communication Error
E6
Freezer displays E6 and the compressor does not run or stops shortly after starting.
Compressor Drive / Inverter Communication Error
E7
Freezer shows E7 and interior fan may stop or run erratically; cooling becomes uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback / Hall Sensor Error
E8
Freezer displays E8 and may not defrost; heavy frost accumulates on the evaporator and airflow is restricted.
Defrost Heater Circuit Error
E9
Freezer shows E9 and interior light or door alarm behaves abnormally; unit may not enter fast-freeze mode when door is closed.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error
EA
Freezer displays EA and may not maintain set temperature; compressor cycles irregularly.
Compressor Overload / Overcurrent Protection Error
EC
Freezer shows EC and may stop cooling; often associated with power disturbances or internal PCB fault.
Main Control PCB Internal Error
F1
Freezer shows F1 and may not respond to some button presses; temperature control unreliable.
Keypad / Touch Button Error
F2
Freezer shows F2 and interior light or fan may not operate correctly when door is opened.
Door Switch Circuit Fault
F3
Freezer displays F3 and may not reach the set temperature; compressor may run continuously.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error
F4
Freezer shows F4 and may exhibit erratic compressor cycling or incorrect temperature display.
Multiple Sensor Disagreement / Calibration Error
H1
Freezer displays H1 or HI and an alarm sounds; interior temperature is too high.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Freezer displays L1 or LO and may not maintain low temperature; sometimes indicates low ambient or sensor misread.
Low Temperature / Low Ambient Alarm or Sensor Miscalibration
Symptom
Control panel buttons on the Toshiba freezer do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; feels like it is stuck.
Normal Vacuum Seal / Check Valve Behavior
Symptom
Freezer door does not stay open and tends to close by itself while loading.
Door Hinge / Balance Issue
Symptom
Freezer emits a strong chemical or burning smell during operation.
Electrical Overheating / Insulation Odor
Symptom
Freezer exterior side walls feel very hot to the touch.
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Overheating
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing of food.
Inconsistent Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer interior too cold, food excessively hard or ice cream rock solid even at higher settings.
Temperature Control Overshoot / Sensor Misreading
Symptom
Freezer makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes loud knocking or banging noises when the compressor starts or stops.
Compressor Mounting / Refrigerant Line Vibration
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, interior remains at room temperature, compressor not running and no humming sound.
No Power / Control Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer produces a high-pitched whine or squeal from inside the cabinet during operation.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not freeze properly; temperature stays around -5°C to 0°C even after many hours.
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge / Low Capacity Cooling
Symptom
Freezer runs continuously and forms heavy frost on the evaporator cover and food packages.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer starts then stops after a few seconds, repeating this cycle without cooling.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Freezer vibrates excessively and may cause rattling noises against nearby cabinets or walls.
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Freezer will not start cooling after being transported or moved.
Oil Migration / Compressor Lockout After Transport
Symptom
Frost forming only on the top or only on one side of the evaporator coil.
Partial Evaporator Frost Pattern
Symptom
Ice buildup on the door gasket area and around the front of the freezer opening.
Door Gasket Air Leak
Symptom
Water pooling on the floor in front of or under the Toshiba freezer.
Defrost Drain Blockage / Water Management Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL and an audible alarm sounds continuously.
|
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door) | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or DF and freezer may pause cooling; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Status | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer beeps and displays E1, temperature rises above set point and will not cool properly.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or shut down cooling intermittently.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Freezer shows E3 and may not defrost properly, leading to heavy frost on the evaporator and poor cooling.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer displays E4 and may stop cooling or cycle erratically; compressor may not start.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer shows E5 and may not respond correctly to temperature settings; display may flash.
|
Display Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer displays E6 and the compressor does not run or stops shortly after starting.
|
Compressor Drive / Inverter Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Freezer shows E7 and interior fan may stop or run erratically; cooling becomes uneven.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback / Hall Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Freezer displays E8 and may not defrost; heavy frost accumulates on the evaporator and airflow is restricted.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Freezer shows E9 and interior light or door alarm behaves abnormally; unit may not enter fast-freeze mode when door is closed.
|
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error | View Details |
| EA |
Freezer displays EA and may not maintain set temperature; compressor cycles irregularly.
|
Compressor Overload / Overcurrent Protection Error | View Details |
| EC |
Freezer shows EC and may stop cooling; often associated with power disturbances or internal PCB fault.
|
Main Control PCB Internal Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer shows F1 and may not respond to some button presses; temperature control unreliable.
|
Keypad / Touch Button Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2 and interior light or fan may not operate correctly when door is opened.
|
Door Switch Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer displays F3 and may not reach the set temperature; compressor may run continuously.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer shows F4 and may exhibit erratic compressor cycling or incorrect temperature display.
|
Multiple Sensor Disagreement / Calibration Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Freezer displays H1 or HI and an alarm sounds; interior temperature is too high.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Freezer displays L1 or LO and may not maintain low temperature; sometimes indicates low ambient or sensor misread.
|
Low Temperature / Low Ambient Alarm or Sensor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons on the Toshiba freezer do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing; feels like it is stuck.
|
Normal Vacuum Seal / Check Valve Behavior | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door does not stay open and tends to close by itself while loading.
|
Door Hinge / Balance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer emits a strong chemical or burning smell during operation.
|
Electrical Overheating / Insulation Odor | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior side walls feel very hot to the touch.
|
Condenser Heat Dissipation / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing of food.
|
Inconsistent Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior too cold, food excessively hard or ice cream rock solid even at higher settings.
|
Temperature Control Overshoot / Sensor Misreading | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud knocking or banging noises when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Compressor Mounting / Refrigerant Line Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all, interior remains at room temperature, compressor not running and no humming sound.
|
No Power / Control Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer produces a high-pitched whine or squeal from inside the cabinet during operation.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not freeze properly; temperature stays around -5°C to 0°C even after many hours.
|
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge / Low Capacity Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs continuously and forms heavy frost on the evaporator cover and food packages.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer starts then stops after a few seconds, repeating this cycle without cooling.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer vibrates excessively and may cause rattling noises against nearby cabinets or walls.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start cooling after being transported or moved.
|
Oil Migration / Compressor Lockout After Transport | View Details |
| – |
Frost forming only on the top or only on one side of the evaporator coil.
|
Partial Evaporator Frost Pattern | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the door gasket area and around the front of the freezer opening.
|
Door Gasket Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling on the floor in front of or under the Toshiba freezer.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage / Water Management Issue | View Details |
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