Arktic Ice Makers Error Codes

E01

Ice maker will not power on, display is blank, no lights or sounds

Main Power Supply or Control Board Failure

E02

Ice maker powers on but compressor does not start, unit stays warm and makes no ice

Compressor Start Circuit or Overload Protection Fault

E03

Ice maker runs but no water enters the evaporator tray; no ice production

Water Inlet Valve or Water Supply Failure

E04

Ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E04; ice plate or evaporator heavily frosted

Evaporator Thermistor or Defrost Sensor Fault

E05

High temperature alarm, ice bin warm, E05 displayed

Condenser Cooling or High Temperature Fault

E06

Water level error; unit fills too much or not enough, sometimes overflows into bin

Water Level Sensor or Float Switch Fault

E07

Ice thickness error; cubes too thin or too thick, E07 displayed

Ice Thickness Sensor or Ice Plate Probe Fault

E08

Bin full indicator stuck ON; machine will not make ice even when bin is empty

Ice Bin Level Sensor or Mechanical Shutoff Arm Fault

E09

Drain error; standing water in sump or reservoir, E09 displayed

Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Obstruction

E10

Low water flow warning; unit stops and displays E10

Water Flow Restriction or Flow Sensor Fault

E11

Evaporator over-freeze error; ice plate encased in thick ice, E11 displayed

Defrost Cycle or Harvest Heater Fault

E12

Compressor overcurrent or overload trip, E12 displayed; unit repeatedly tries to start

Compressor Overload or Locked Rotor

E13

Ambient temperature sensor error; unit may not start or runs erratically

Cabinet / Ambient Thermistor Fault

E14

Communication error between display board and main control, E14 displayed

Control Board Communication Bus Fault

E15

Fan error; unit displays E15 and may shut down, condenser or evaporator fan not running

Fan Motor or Fan Tachometer Fault

E16

Internal leak or overflow detected; E16 displayed, unit may shut down

Leak Detection or Overflow Switch Activation

E17

Sanitation or cleaning reminder error; E17 displayed until cleaning is performed

Sanitation Cycle Required / Timer Exceeded

E18

Door or bin switch error; unit will not run with E18 displayed

Door Interlock or Bin Door Switch Fault

E19

High pressure or refrigerant system protection error; E19 displayed, compressor may shut off

High Pressure Switch Trip

E20

Low pressure or refrigerant loss error; poor or no ice production, E20 displayed

Low Refrigerant Charge or Suction Pressure Fault

Symptom

Clicking sound, compressor repeatedly tries to start but shuts off

Compressor Hard Start / Overload Cycling

Symptom

Display is dim, segments missing, or unreadable

Display Module or UI Power Fault

Symptom

Frost or ice buildup on exterior panels or around door

Air Infiltration / Gasket Leak

Symptom

High-pitched squealing or chirping noise

Fan or Motor Bearing Wear

Symptom

Ice cubes are hollow, thin, or melt quickly in drinks

Improper Ice Formation / Thin Ice

Symptom

Ice cubes are oversized, fused together, or form large sheets

Excessive Ice Thickness / Harvest Failure

Symptom

Ice has a bad taste or odor

Contaminated Water Path or Bin

Symptom

Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor from underneath

External Water Leak

Symptom

Ice maker produces ice very slowly; ice output significantly reduced

Reduced Ice Production / Inefficient Cooling

Symptom

Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all (no error code displayed)

General No-Ice Condition

Symptom

Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets

Excessive Vibration / Poor Leveling

Symptom

Ice maker will not start at all, but has power and display is lit

Control Lockout or Start Circuit Fault

Symptom

Ice melts quickly in the bin; bin temperature feels too warm

Insufficient Bin Cooling or Insulation Issue

Symptom

Ice sticks to the evaporator and does not drop into the bin

Poor Harvest / Release from Evaporator

Symptom

Loud grinding or rattling noise during operation

Mechanical Noise from Fan or Pump

Symptom

Unit runs continuously and never cycles off, even when bin is full of ice

Bin Level Control Failure

Symptom

Unit short cycles; frequently starts and stops within a few minutes

Control or Thermal Protection Cycling

Symptom

Unit trips household circuit breaker or GFCI when starting

Electrical Short or Ground Fault

Symptom

Visible mold, slime, or scale buildup inside the ice maker or bin

Lack of Regular Cleaning / Biofilm and Scale Accumulation

Symptom

Water is not circulating over the evaporator plate; reservoir full but no water flow

Circulation Pump Failure

Symptom

Water pooling inside the ice bin or under the evaporator, but not on the floor

Internal Drainage Problem