Koldfront
Koldfront 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
Ice maker stops producing ice and displays E1 on the control panel.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E10
Display shows E10; unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly.
Defrost / De-ice Cycle Fault (Evaporator Not Releasing Ice)
E11
Unit shows E11 and will not start an ice-making cycle.
Door / Lid Switch Fault
E12
Koldfront ice maker displays E12 and beeps; unit may not respond to button presses.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Fault
E13
Display shows E13; unit may run briefly then shut down with no ice production.
Low Refrigerant / Sealed System Performance Fault (Detected by Sensor Timing)
E14
Koldfront ice maker shows E14 and will not accept new settings or cycles.
EEPROM / Control Board Memory Fault
E15
Display shows E15; unit may overfill or not fill correctly with water.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault
E16
Koldfront ice maker shows E16 and the internal circulation pump does not run; water does not flow over the evaporator.
Circulation Pump Fault
E17
Display shows E17; unit may shut down shortly after starting with a loud click from the compressor area.
Compressor Overcurrent / Overload Trip
E18
Koldfront ice maker shows E18; internal lights may work but no components start.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E19
Display shows E19; ice maker may start but then stops with no ice in the bin.
Bin Thermostat / Storage Temperature Sensor Fault
E2
Unit powers on but stops mid-cycle and shows E2 on the display.
Ice Full / Bin Level Sensor Fault
E20
Koldfront ice maker shows E20 and may continuously attempt to drain or never drain water.
Drain Pump / Drain Sensor Fault (for models with built-in drain pump)
E3
Koldfront ice maker beeps and displays E3; ice production stops shortly after starting.
Water Inlet / Water Supply Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting a cycle.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault
E5
Unit displays E5 and fails to complete the ice harvest cycle.
Ice Thickness Sensor / Probe Fault
E6
Koldfront ice maker shows E6 and does not cool or form ice.
Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault
E7
Display shows E7; unit powers on but fan does not run and cooling is poor or absent.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E8
Unit displays E8 and shuts down; internal temperature is too high.
High Temperature / Overheat Protection Fault
E9
Koldfront ice maker shows E9 and stops mid-cycle; ice may be partially formed or misshapen.
Harvest Motor / Ice Ejector Fault
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the outside of the cabinet or around the door.
Excessive Condensation
Symptom
Display works but shows incorrect temperatures or status, and ice production is erratic.
Sensor Calibration / Control Logic Issue
Symptom
Exterior of the ice maker cabinet is hot to the touch, especially on the sides.
Cabinet Overheating
Symptom
Ice cubes are cloudy or white instead of clear.
Cloudy Ice
Symptom
Ice cubes are fused together in large clumps in the bin.
Ice Clumping in Bin
Symptom
Ice cubes are hollow or have large holes in the center.
Hollow Ice Formation
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor.
Contaminated Ice / Taste and Odor Issue
Symptom
Ice maker continues to make ice even when the bin is full, causing overflow.
Ice Level Control Failure (Overproduction)
Symptom
Ice maker interior or bin shows signs of mold, slime, or algae growth.
Microbial Contamination
Symptom
Ice maker is making loud grinding or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Moving Parts Interference
Symptom
Ice maker is running but ice production is very slow compared to normal.
Reduced Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker leaks water onto the floor from the bottom or back.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker powers on but will not start an ice-making cycle when commanded.
No Start / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice, but the cubes are very small or thin.
Insufficient Ice Thickness
Symptom
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is nearly empty.
False Full-Bin Detection
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or countertop.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker will not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Unit trips the circuit breaker or GFCI when it starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Water is pooling inside the ice bin or cabinet instead of draining properly.
Internal Drainage Problem
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Ice maker stops producing ice and displays E1 on the control panel.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10; unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly.
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Defrost / De-ice Cycle Fault (Evaporator Not Releasing Ice) | View Details |
| E11 |
Unit shows E11 and will not start an ice-making cycle.
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Door / Lid Switch Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Koldfront ice maker displays E12 and beeps; unit may not respond to button presses.
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Control Panel / Keypad Communication Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13; unit may run briefly then shut down with no ice production.
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Low Refrigerant / Sealed System Performance Fault (Detected by Sensor Timing) | View Details |
| E14 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E14 and will not accept new settings or cycles.
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EEPROM / Control Board Memory Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15; unit may overfill or not fill correctly with water.
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Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E16 and the internal circulation pump does not run; water does not flow over the evaporator.
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Circulation Pump Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Display shows E17; unit may shut down shortly after starting with a loud click from the compressor area.
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Compressor Overcurrent / Overload Trip | View Details |
| E18 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E18; internal lights may work but no components start.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Display shows E19; ice maker may start but then stops with no ice in the bin.
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Bin Thermostat / Storage Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Unit powers on but stops mid-cycle and shows E2 on the display.
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Ice Full / Bin Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E20 and may continuously attempt to drain or never drain water.
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Drain Pump / Drain Sensor Fault (for models with built-in drain pump) | View Details |
| E3 |
Koldfront ice maker beeps and displays E3; ice production stops shortly after starting.
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Water Inlet / Water Supply Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting a cycle.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Unit displays E5 and fails to complete the ice harvest cycle.
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Ice Thickness Sensor / Probe Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E6 and does not cool or form ice.
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Compressor Start / Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7; unit powers on but fan does not run and cooling is poor or absent.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Unit displays E8 and shuts down; internal temperature is too high.
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High Temperature / Overheat Protection Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Koldfront ice maker shows E9 and stops mid-cycle; ice may be partially formed or misshapen.
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Harvest Motor / Ice Ejector Fault | View Details |
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Condensation or water droplets forming on the outside of the cabinet or around the door.
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Excessive Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Display works but shows incorrect temperatures or status, and ice production is erratic.
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Sensor Calibration / Control Logic Issue | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the ice maker cabinet is hot to the touch, especially on the sides.
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Cabinet Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are cloudy or white instead of clear.
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Cloudy Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are fused together in large clumps in the bin.
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Ice Clumping in Bin | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are hollow or have large holes in the center.
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Hollow Ice Formation | View Details |
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Ice has a bad taste or odor.
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Contaminated Ice / Taste and Odor Issue | View Details |
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Ice maker continues to make ice even when the bin is full, causing overflow.
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Ice Level Control Failure (Overproduction) | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker interior or bin shows signs of mold, slime, or algae growth.
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Microbial Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is making loud grinding or rattling noises during operation.
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Mechanical Noise / Moving Parts Interference | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is running but ice production is very slow compared to normal.
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Reduced Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker leaks water onto the floor from the bottom or back.
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External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker powers on but will not start an ice-making cycle when commanded.
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No Start / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice, but the cubes are very small or thin.
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Insufficient Ice Thickness | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
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No Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops making ice even though the bin is nearly empty.
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False Full-Bin Detection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or countertop.
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Excessive Vibration | View Details |
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Ice maker will not power on at all; no lights or display.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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Unit trips the circuit breaker or GFCI when it starts.
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Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water is pooling inside the ice bin or cabinet instead of draining properly.
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Internal Drainage Problem | View Details |
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