Danby Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Danby ice maker will not make ice; display shows E1 shortly after power‑on.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Danby ice maker stops mid‑cycle and displays E2; ice basket remains empty.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error
E3
Danby ice maker beeps and shows E3; ice tray does not move to dump ice.
Ice Tray Position Sensor / Motor Error
E4
Danby ice maker stops and displays E4; ice forms poorly or not at all before shutdown.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
E5
Danby ice maker shows E5 and shuts down; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection
E6
Danby ice maker displays E6; unit powers on but does not start an ice cycle.
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault
E7
Danby ice maker shows E7; ice level sensor does not seem to detect a full basket correctly.
Ice Bin Full Sensor / Infrared Sensor Error
E8
Danby ice maker displays E8; water pump does not circulate water over the evaporator.
Water Pump Failure / Pump Circuit Error
E9
Danby ice maker shows E9; unit powers on but compressor and fan do not start.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error
F1
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F1 on the display; unit beeps and stops making ice.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Too High
F2
Built‑in Danby ice maker displays F2; ice production is intermittent or stops.
Ice Mold / Evaporator Sensor Error
F3
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F3; water fills but ice harvest does not complete.
Harvest Motor / Ejector Motor Fault
F4
Built‑in Danby ice maker displays F4; water does not enter the ice maker.
Water Inlet Valve / Fill Error
F5
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F5; bin is empty but unit thinks it is full and will not run.
Bin Thermostat / Bin Level Switch Fault
Symptom
Buttons on the Danby ice maker do not respond or are difficult to press.
Keypad / Button Failure
Symptom
Danby countertop ice maker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Danby ice maker displays 'Add Water' or similar indicator even though the reservoir is full.
False Low Water Indication
Symptom
Danby ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Danby ice maker indicates 'Ice Full' even when the basket is empty.
False Bin Full Detection
Symptom
Danby ice maker interior surfaces are covered with heavy frost or ice buildup.
Excessive Frost Accumulation
Symptom
Danby ice maker is very noisy during operation; rattling, grinding, or buzzing sounds are heard.
Excessive Noise / Mechanical Vibration
Symptom
Danby ice maker leaks water onto the counter or floor.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Danby ice maker makes a loud knocking or banging sound during ice harvest.
Ice Tray Misalignment / Mechanical Interference
Symptom
Danby ice maker makes ice very slowly; production is much lower than normal.
Reduced Cooling Capacity / Inefficient Operation
Symptom
Danby ice maker overflows water into the ice bin during operation.
Overfill / Water Control Failure
Symptom
Danby ice maker powers on but does not start making ice; indicator lights are on but no cycle begins.
Control Logic / Start Circuit Issue
Symptom
Danby ice maker produces ice but the cubes are wet and melt quickly.
Insufficient Freeze Time / Warm Bin
Symptom
Danby ice maker runs but makes no ice; evaporator plate does not get cold.
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Danby ice maker runs but produces very small or hollow ice cubes.
Insufficient Water Fill / Poor Freeze Pattern
Symptom
Danby ice maker shuts off unexpectedly during operation and must be restarted.
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip
Symptom
Display or indicator lights on the Danby ice maker flicker or behave erratically.
User Interface / Low Voltage Instability
Symptom
Fan noise from the Danby ice maker is unusually loud or squealing.
Condenser Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Ice cubes appear cloudy or white instead of clear.
Entrained Air / Mineral Content in Ice
Symptom
Ice cubes stick together in large clumps in the Danby ice basket.
Ice Clumping / Over‑Freezing in Bin
Symptom
Ice from the Danby ice maker has a bad taste or odor.
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Water is pooling inside the Danby ice maker cabinet under the ice basket.
Internal Drainage / Overflow Issue
Symptom
Water pump in the Danby ice maker is very loud or makes a grinding noise.
Water Pump Wear / Cavitation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Danby ice maker will not make ice; display shows E1 shortly after power‑on.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Danby ice maker stops mid‑cycle and displays E2; ice basket remains empty.
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Danby ice maker beeps and shows E3; ice tray does not move to dump ice.
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Ice Tray Position Sensor / Motor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Danby ice maker stops and displays E4; ice forms poorly or not at all before shutdown.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Danby ice maker shows E5 and shuts down; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops.
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Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
Danby ice maker displays E6; unit powers on but does not start an ice cycle.
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Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Danby ice maker shows E7; ice level sensor does not seem to detect a full basket correctly.
|
Ice Bin Full Sensor / Infrared Sensor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Danby ice maker displays E8; water pump does not circulate water over the evaporator.
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Water Pump Failure / Pump Circuit Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Danby ice maker shows E9; unit powers on but compressor and fan do not start.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F1 on the display; unit beeps and stops making ice.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Too High | View Details |
| F2 |
Built‑in Danby ice maker displays F2; ice production is intermittent or stops.
|
Ice Mold / Evaporator Sensor Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F3; water fills but ice harvest does not complete.
|
Harvest Motor / Ejector Motor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Built‑in Danby ice maker displays F4; water does not enter the ice maker.
|
Water Inlet Valve / Fill Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Built‑in Danby ice maker shows F5; bin is empty but unit thinks it is full and will not run.
|
Bin Thermostat / Bin Level Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the Danby ice maker do not respond or are difficult to press.
|
Keypad / Button Failure | View Details |
| – |
Danby countertop ice maker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker displays 'Add Water' or similar indicator even though the reservoir is full.
|
False Low Water Indication | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker indicates 'Ice Full' even when the basket is empty.
|
False Bin Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker interior surfaces are covered with heavy frost or ice buildup.
|
Excessive Frost Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker is very noisy during operation; rattling, grinding, or buzzing sounds are heard.
|
Excessive Noise / Mechanical Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker leaks water onto the counter or floor.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker makes a loud knocking or banging sound during ice harvest.
|
Ice Tray Misalignment / Mechanical Interference | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker makes ice very slowly; production is much lower than normal.
|
Reduced Cooling Capacity / Inefficient Operation | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker overflows water into the ice bin during operation.
|
Overfill / Water Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker powers on but does not start making ice; indicator lights are on but no cycle begins.
|
Control Logic / Start Circuit Issue | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker produces ice but the cubes are wet and melt quickly.
|
Insufficient Freeze Time / Warm Bin | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker runs but makes no ice; evaporator plate does not get cold.
|
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker runs but produces very small or hollow ice cubes.
|
Insufficient Water Fill / Poor Freeze Pattern | View Details |
| – |
Danby ice maker shuts off unexpectedly during operation and must be restarted.
|
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights on the Danby ice maker flicker or behave erratically.
|
User Interface / Low Voltage Instability | View Details |
| – |
Fan noise from the Danby ice maker is unusually loud or squealing.
|
Condenser Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes appear cloudy or white instead of clear.
|
Entrained Air / Mineral Content in Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes stick together in large clumps in the Danby ice basket.
|
Ice Clumping / Over‑Freezing in Bin | View Details |
| – |
Ice from the Danby ice maker has a bad taste or odor.
|
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Water is pooling inside the Danby ice maker cabinet under the ice basket.
|
Internal Drainage / Overflow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water pump in the Danby ice maker is very loud or makes a grinding noise.
|
Water Pump Wear / Cavitation | View Details |
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