De Dietrich Ice Makers Error Codes

E01

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

Main Power Supply or Control Board Failure

E02

Ice maker powers on but compressor and fan do not start, unit stays at room temperature

Compressor Start Circuit or Relay Failure

E03

Ice maker runs but does not produce ice, evaporator plate does not frost

Refrigeration System Undercharge or Blockage

E04

Ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E04, ice plate heavily frosted or iced over

Defrost or Harvest Heater Failure

E05

E05 displayed, ice production stops, water does not enter the ice maker

Water Inlet Valve or Water Supply Failure

E06

E06 displayed, ice maker overfills with water or water spills into bin

Water Level Sensing or Fill Control Failure

E07

E07 displayed, ice maker stops and interior fan does not run

Evaporator Fan Motor Failure

E08

E08 displayed, ice cubes are very small or thin, production is slow

Insufficient Water Flow to Evaporator

E09

E09 displayed, ice maker stops and bin is full of ice

Ice Bin Full Sensor or Infrared Beam Fault

E10

E10 displayed, ice maker stops shortly after starting, compressor runs briefly then shuts off

High Temperature or Overheat Protection Trip

E11

E11 displayed, ice maker does not start ice cycle, beeps repeatedly at startup

Door or Access Panel Switch Fault

E12

E12 displayed, ice maker runs but ice is wet, slushy, or melts quickly in the bin

Bin Temperature Control or Insulation Fault

E13

E13 displayed, ice maker stops and water remains in the sump or reservoir

Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Obstruction

E14

E14 displayed, ice maker cycles but ice cubes are irregularly shaped or fused together

Harvest Cycle Timing or Plate Temperature Sensor Fault

E15

E15 displayed, unit beeps and will not start, internal self-test fails

Main Control Board Communication or Firmware Fault

E16

E16 displayed, ice maker noisy and then stops, fan or pump noise abnormal

Circulation Pump or Internal Fan Failure

E17

E17 displayed, ice maker stops and water remains on evaporator plate without freezing

Plate Temperature Sensor or Compressor Control Fault

E18

E18 displayed, ice maker stops and display shows water-related warning, but water supply is present

Flow Meter or Water Presence Sensor Fault

E19

E19 displayed, ice maker runs but makes hollow or brittle ice cubes

Freeze Cycle Imbalance or Over-Harvest

E20

E20 displayed, ice maker stops and internal alarm sounds continuously

General System Fault / Multiple Sensor Error

Symptom

Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

Keypad or User Interface Failure

Symptom

Door does not close properly or pops open, causing frost and poor ice quality

Door Alignment or Gasket Failure

Symptom

Excessive frost buildup inside ice compartment and on door

Air Infiltration or Defrost Failure

Symptom

Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear

Entrained Air or Mineral Content in Water

Symptom

Ice bin overflows with ice and does not stop producing

Bin Full Sensor Not Detecting Ice Level

Symptom

Ice cubes are too large, stick together, or block the bin chute

Overfilling or Overfreezing of Ice

Symptom

Ice cubes are too small, thin, or only form at the edges of the plate

Low Water Level or Poor Water Distribution

Symptom

Ice has a bad taste or odor, even though water supply tastes fine

Contamination or Biofilm in Ice Maker Water Path

Symptom

Ice maker cabinet feels hot to the touch on the sides or top

Poor Heat Rejection or Ventilation

Symptom

Ice maker does not turn on at all, no lights or display, but outlet has power

Internal Fuse or Power Filter Failure

Symptom

Ice maker leaking water onto the floor from underneath the cabinet

Drain System Leak or Overflow

Symptom

Ice maker produces no ice but interior is cold and frost is present

Harvest Mechanism or Ice Release Failure

Symptom

Ice maker runs but ice output is very low compared to normal

Reduced Production Capacity

Symptom

Ice maker runs continuously but produces no ice, interior feels only slightly cool

Partial Refrigerant Loss or Weak Compressor

Symptom

Ice maker starts then shuts off after a few minutes without making ice

Overheat or Safety Cut-Out Activation

Symptom

Ice maker trips household circuit breaker when starting

Electrical Short or Overcurrent

Symptom

Ice maker very noisy during operation, rattling or vibrating sounds

Cabinet Vibration or Loose Components

Symptom

Ice maker will not start cycle unless the unit is tapped or shaken

Sticking Relay or Intermittent Electrical Connection

Symptom

Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but ice maker otherwise works

Door Switch or Light Circuit Fault

Symptom

Loud grinding or buzzing noise from water area, especially during ice making

Circulation Pump Obstruction or Failure

Symptom

Water leaking inside the ice compartment, pooling under the ice bin

Internal Drain Channel Blockage