RCA
RCA 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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ADD
RCA ice maker displays ADD or flashes a water droplet icon; unit beeps and stops making ice.
Low Water / Empty Reservoir
E1
RCA countertop ice maker beeps and shows E1 on the display; unit will not start ice-making cycle.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E2
RCA ice maker displays E2 and stops making ice; unit may power on but will not start the ice-making cycle.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault
E3
RCA ice maker shows E3 and stops mid-cycle; ice tray may not move or may be stuck in one position.
Ice Tray Position Sensor / Motor Fault
E4
RCA ice maker displays E4; unit may start but quickly stops, often during the freezing stage.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
E5
RCA ice maker shows E5 and stops; compressor may not run or shuts off quickly.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection
E6
RCA ice maker displays E6; unit powers on but does not start ice production, or stops unexpectedly.
Main Control Board Communication / Logic Fault
E7
RCA ice maker shows E7; ice production stops and the unit may beep repeatedly.
Ice Full Sensor Fault
E8
RCA ice maker displays E8; unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly or stops mid-cycle.
Refrigeration System Performance Fault
E9
RCA ice maker shows E9; unit may not fill with water or may stop shortly after starting.
Water Pump / Circulation Fault
ICE
RCA ice maker flashes ICE or an ice cube icon and stops; ice basket is full and no new ice is produced.
Ice Bin Full Condition (Normal or Sensor Stuck)
Symptom
RCA ice maker cycles normally but ice melts quickly in the storage bin.
Poor Ice Storage Insulation / Warm Bin
Symptom
RCA ice maker display is blank but unit still runs and makes ice.
Display Backlight / UI Power Fault
Symptom
RCA ice maker display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
RCA ice maker emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating.
Overheating / Electrical Overload
Symptom
RCA ice maker fan runs but compressor does not start; no cooling occurs.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
RCA ice maker frequently freezes solid blocks of ice on the evaporator that do not release.
Ice Release / Harvest Failure
Symptom
RCA ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
RCA ice maker is very noisy during operation; rattling, grinding, or buzzing sounds are heard.
Excessive Noise / Vibration
Symptom
RCA ice maker leaks water onto the counter or floor.
External Water Leak
Symptom
RCA ice maker makes a loud knocking or banging noise when the ice tray moves.
Ice Tray Drive Mechanism Fault
Symptom
RCA ice maker makes ice very slowly; ice cubes are small or hollow.
Poor Ice Production / Incomplete Freezing
Symptom
RCA ice maker powers on but does not make any ice; fan and compressor may not start.
Control Logic / Start-Up Failure
Symptom
RCA ice maker produces cloudy or white ice cubes.
High Mineral Content / Aerated Ice
Symptom
RCA ice maker produces ice that is too large or fuses together in the basket.
Overfreezing / Long Freeze Cycle
Symptom
RCA ice maker produces ice that is too small, even on the largest size setting.
Insufficient Water Fill / Premature Harvest
Symptom
RCA ice maker produces ice that tastes bad or has an odor.
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
RCA ice maker runs but makes no ice; evaporator plate does not get cold.
No Cooling / Refrigeration Failure
Symptom
RCA ice maker shows condensation or water droplets forming heavily on the outside surfaces.
Excessive Condensation
Symptom
RCA ice maker starts a cycle but stops partway through and resets repeatedly.
Intermittent Power or Control Reset
Symptom
RCA ice maker turns on but immediately shows "ice full" or stops, even with an empty basket.
False Ice Full Detection
Symptom
RCA ice maker water pump runs loudly but no water reaches the evaporator plate.
Water Flow Blockage
Symptom
RCA ice maker will not power on at all; no lights, no display, and no sound.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Water accumulates inside the RCA ice maker cabinet or under the ice basket.
Internal Water Leak / Drainage Problem
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD |
RCA ice maker displays ADD or flashes a water droplet icon; unit beeps and stops making ice.
|
Low Water / Empty Reservoir | View Details |
| E1 |
RCA countertop ice maker beeps and shows E1 on the display; unit will not start ice-making cycle.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
RCA ice maker displays E2 and stops making ice; unit may power on but will not start the ice-making cycle.
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
RCA ice maker shows E3 and stops mid-cycle; ice tray may not move or may be stuck in one position.
|
Ice Tray Position Sensor / Motor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
RCA ice maker displays E4; unit may start but quickly stops, often during the freezing stage.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
RCA ice maker shows E5 and stops; compressor may not run or shuts off quickly.
|
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection | View Details |
| E6 |
RCA ice maker displays E6; unit powers on but does not start ice production, or stops unexpectedly.
|
Main Control Board Communication / Logic Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
RCA ice maker shows E7; ice production stops and the unit may beep repeatedly.
|
Ice Full Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
RCA ice maker displays E8; unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly or stops mid-cycle.
|
Refrigeration System Performance Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
RCA ice maker shows E9; unit may not fill with water or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Water Pump / Circulation Fault | View Details |
| ICE |
RCA ice maker flashes ICE or an ice cube icon and stops; ice basket is full and no new ice is produced.
|
Ice Bin Full Condition (Normal or Sensor Stuck) | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker cycles normally but ice melts quickly in the storage bin.
|
Poor Ice Storage Insulation / Warm Bin | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker display is blank but unit still runs and makes ice.
|
Display Backlight / UI Power Fault | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker emits a burning smell or shows signs of overheating.
|
Overheating / Electrical Overload | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker fan runs but compressor does not start; no cooling occurs.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker frequently freezes solid blocks of ice on the evaporator that do not release.
|
Ice Release / Harvest Failure | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker frequently trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker is very noisy during operation; rattling, grinding, or buzzing sounds are heard.
|
Excessive Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker leaks water onto the counter or floor.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker makes a loud knocking or banging noise when the ice tray moves.
|
Ice Tray Drive Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker makes ice very slowly; ice cubes are small or hollow.
|
Poor Ice Production / Incomplete Freezing | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker powers on but does not make any ice; fan and compressor may not start.
|
Control Logic / Start-Up Failure | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker produces cloudy or white ice cubes.
|
High Mineral Content / Aerated Ice | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker produces ice that is too large or fuses together in the basket.
|
Overfreezing / Long Freeze Cycle | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker produces ice that is too small, even on the largest size setting.
|
Insufficient Water Fill / Premature Harvest | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker produces ice that tastes bad or has an odor.
|
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker runs but makes no ice; evaporator plate does not get cold.
|
No Cooling / Refrigeration Failure | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker shows condensation or water droplets forming heavily on the outside surfaces.
|
Excessive Condensation | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker starts a cycle but stops partway through and resets repeatedly.
|
Intermittent Power or Control Reset | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker turns on but immediately shows "ice full" or stops, even with an empty basket.
|
False Ice Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker water pump runs loudly but no water reaches the evaporator plate.
|
Water Flow Blockage | View Details |
| – |
RCA ice maker will not power on at all; no lights, no display, and no sound.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Water accumulates inside the RCA ice maker cabinet or under the ice basket.
|
Internal Water Leak / Drainage Problem | View Details |
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