E18
Adler General Sensor Circuit Error

Adler ice maker shows E18; unit stops and may display a generic sensor fault.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Shorted sensor harness (any Adler thermistor), Multiple sensor failures, Control board analog input fault, Moisture intrusion in sensor connectors

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the ice maker before inspecting internal wiring.

  • Visual inspection: Check all accessible sensor connectors (evaporator, ambient, bin, water level) for moisture, corrosion, or loose pins.
  • Dry and clean: If moisture is present, dry connectors thoroughly and apply a light coating of dielectric grease if recommended by Adler.
  • Check harness continuity: Use a multimeter to test continuity of suspect sensor wires from the sensor to the control board.
  • Isolate faulty sensor: Disconnect sensors one at a time and power up to see if E18 changes to a more specific code, then replace the identified Adler sensor.
  • Replace control board if needed: If all sensors test good and wiring is intact, the main PCB may have a failed input circuit and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Adler Sensor Harness
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