Hotpoint 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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E0
Ice maker will not power on, display is blank or shows E0 shortly after plugging in.
Main Control Board Communication Failure
E1
Ice maker stops shortly after starting, displays E1, may not begin ice-making cycle.
Evaporator Thermistor Failure
E10
Display shows E10 and the unit may not respond to button presses or settings.
User Interface Panel Communication Error
E11
Ice maker displays E11 and may continuously drain or fail to hold water in the reservoir.
Drain Pump or Drain Level Sensor Error
E12
Display shows E12 and ice production is inconsistent; unit may freeze up or run warm.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E13
Ice maker shows E13 and may shut down shortly after startup.
Overcurrent or Short Circuit Protection
E14
Display shows E14 and the unit may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Sensor Error
E15
Ice maker displays E15 and may not recognize when the bin is full or empty.
Ice Full Sensor or Optical Sensor Fault
E16
Display shows E16 and the unit may not start a cycle or may stop unexpectedly.
Internal Memory or Control Board Program Error
E2
Ice maker displays E2 and stops making ice; unit may run briefly then shut down.
Bin Thermistor or Ice Level Sensor Failure
E3
Ice maker shows E3 and does not harvest ice; ice may freeze but not release.
Harvest Motor or Harvest Switch Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and the unit stops cooling; compressor may not run.
High-Temperature or Overheat Protection Trip
E5
Ice maker displays E5 and does not produce ice; compressor may run briefly then shut off.
Low Refrigerant or Sealed System Fault Detection
E6
Display shows E6 and ice production stops; water may not enter the ice maker.
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Sensor Error
E7
Ice maker shows E7 and may overfill or underfill with water.
Water Level Sensor or Float Switch Failure
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit may shut down or run erratically; fan noise may be abnormal.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
E9
Ice maker shows E9 and stops mid-cycle; may not complete harvest or fill.
Door or Bin Switch Error
Symptom
Control buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Control Panel
Symptom
Display is lit but shows garbled characters or segments missing.
Display Module Failure
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on evaporator and internal surfaces.
Frost Build-Up / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear.
Entrapped Air or Mineral Content in Water
Symptom
Ice bin overflows with ice; ice maker does not stop making ice.
Ice Level Control Failure
Symptom
Ice cubes are too large and may clump together in the bin.
Excessive Water Fill
Symptom
Ice cubes are too small or hollow inside.
Insufficient Water Fill
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor.
Contaminated Water or Internal Surfaces
Symptom
Ice maker cycles on and off frequently without producing much ice.
Short Cycling
Symptom
Ice maker interior is warm; ice melts quickly in the bin.
High Internal Temperature
Symptom
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker is making loud grinding or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise from Fan or Pump
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice very slowly; ice output is much lower than normal.
Reduced Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker not making any ice at all, no error code displayed, unit appears to run.
No Ice Production with Normal Power
Symptom
Ice maker produces very thin sheets or flakes of ice instead of normal cubes.
Improper Freezing Pattern
Symptom
Ice maker runs but does not cool; no ice forms on the evaporator.
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and does not enter standby even when bin is full and cold.
Control Not Reaching Satisfied Temperature or Level
Symptom
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is not full.
False Bin Full Detection
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker will not turn on at all; no lights or sounds.
No Power Condition
Symptom
Ice sticks to the evaporator plate and does not drop into the bin.
Poor Harvest / Release
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
Electrical Overload or Short
Symptom
Water remains in the bottom of the ice maker; unit does not drain properly.
Poor Drainage
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Ice maker will not power on, display is blank or shows E0 shortly after plugging in.
|
Main Control Board Communication Failure | View Details |
| E1 |
Ice maker stops shortly after starting, displays E1, may not begin ice-making cycle.
|
Evaporator Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10 and the unit may not respond to button presses or settings.
|
User Interface Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Ice maker displays E11 and may continuously drain or fail to hold water in the reservoir.
|
Drain Pump or Drain Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12 and ice production is inconsistent; unit may freeze up or run warm.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E13 |
Ice maker shows E13 and may shut down shortly after startup.
|
Overcurrent or Short Circuit Protection | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14 and the unit may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Sensor Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Ice maker displays E15 and may not recognize when the bin is full or empty.
|
Ice Full Sensor or Optical Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Display shows E16 and the unit may not start a cycle or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Internal Memory or Control Board Program Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Ice maker displays E2 and stops making ice; unit may run briefly then shut down.
|
Bin Thermistor or Ice Level Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Ice maker shows E3 and does not harvest ice; ice may freeze but not release.
|
Harvest Motor or Harvest Switch Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the unit stops cooling; compressor may not run.
|
High-Temperature or Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| E5 |
Ice maker displays E5 and does not produce ice; compressor may run briefly then shut off.
|
Low Refrigerant or Sealed System Fault Detection | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and ice production stops; water may not enter the ice maker.
|
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Sensor Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Ice maker shows E7 and may overfill or underfill with water.
|
Water Level Sensor or Float Switch Failure | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the unit may shut down or run erratically; fan noise may be abnormal.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Ice maker shows E9 and stops mid-cycle; may not complete harvest or fill.
|
Door or Bin Switch Error | View Details |
| – |
Control buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Display is lit but shows garbled characters or segments missing.
|
Display Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on evaporator and internal surfaces.
|
Frost Build-Up / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear.
|
Entrapped Air or Mineral Content in Water | View Details |
| – |
Ice bin overflows with ice; ice maker does not stop making ice.
|
Ice Level Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are too large and may clump together in the bin.
|
Excessive Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are too small or hollow inside.
|
Insufficient Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a bad taste or odor.
|
Contaminated Water or Internal Surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker cycles on and off frequently without producing much ice.
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker interior is warm; ice melts quickly in the bin.
|
High Internal Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
|
Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is making loud grinding or rattling noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Noise from Fan or Pump | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes ice very slowly; ice output is much lower than normal.
|
Reduced Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making any ice at all, no error code displayed, unit appears to run.
|
No Ice Production with Normal Power | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces very thin sheets or flakes of ice instead of normal cubes.
|
Improper Freezing Pattern | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but does not cool; no ice forms on the evaporator.
|
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs continuously and does not enter standby even when bin is full and cold.
|
Control Not Reaching Satisfied Temperature or Level | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is not full.
|
False Bin Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not turn on at all; no lights or sounds.
|
No Power Condition | View Details |
| – |
Ice sticks to the evaporator plate and does not drop into the bin.
|
Poor Harvest / Release | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker when it starts.
|
Electrical Overload or Short | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the bottom of the ice maker; unit does not drain properly.
|
Poor Drainage | View Details |
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