Whirlpool 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
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker displays E1 and stops making ice
Evaporator Thermistor Failure
E2
Whirlpool ice maker shows E2 and will not harvest ice
Ice Level Sensor / Bin Thermistor Failure
E3
Whirlpool ice maker displays E3 and shuts down mid-cycle
Water Inlet Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
Whirlpool ice maker shows E4 and does not complete freeze cycle
Evaporator Defrost / Overfreeze Sensor Error
E5
Whirlpool ice maker displays E5 and stops making ice shortly after filling
Water Fill / Flow Error
E6
Whirlpool ice maker shows E6 and compressor does not run
Compressor Start / Overload Fault
E7
Whirlpool ice maker displays E7 and cycles erratically
Control Board Communication / Internal Fault
E8
Whirlpool ice maker shows E8 and ice production is disabled
High Temperature / Ambient Sensor Error
E9
Whirlpool ice maker displays E9 and shuts down after a short run
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Fault
F1
Whirlpool ice maker (refrigerator style) shows F1 on display and stops ice production
Ice Maker Thermistor / Mold Sensor Fault
F2
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F2 and does not harvest ice
Motor or Harvest Position Fault
F3
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F3 and no water enters the mold
Ice Maker Fill Fault
F4
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F4 and intermittently stops making ice
Ice Level Optics / Bin Full Sensor Fault
F5
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F5 and ice cubes are very small or hollow
Low Fill Volume / Flow Restriction
H1
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows H1 and shuts down ice production
High Freezer Temperature for Ice Maker Operation
H2
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows H2 and ice production is sporadic
Ice Maker Compartment Overtemperature
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker cubes are stuck together and dispenser jams
Ice Clumping in Bin
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker leaking water into freezer compartment
Internal Ice Maker Leak
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker makes loud clicking or grinding noises during harvest
Ice Maker Gear or Motor Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker not making ice (no error code on fridge display)
Refrigerator Ice Maker No Production
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker overflows and ice clumps together in the bin
Overfilling Ice Mold
Symptom
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker produces no ice but water dispenser works fine
Ice Maker-Specific Water Supply Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker bin fills with water instead of just ice
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker circulation pump not running (no water flowing over evaporator)
Circulation Pump Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker condenser fan not running, cabinet very hot
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker does not drain during cleaning cycle, water remains in bin
Cleaning/Drain Cycle Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker freezes into a solid block on the evaporator and will not harvest
Harvest Failure / Stuck Ice Slab
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker frequently cycles on and off, never completing a full ice cycle
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker harvests ice too early, cubes are thin and break apart
Premature Harvest
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker interior surfaces and bin show pink or slimy residue
Biofilm / Mold and Bacteria Growth
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker is very noisy during operation (grinding or rattling)
Mechanical Noise – Pump or Fan Issues
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker leaking water onto the floor from underneath
External Water Leak
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes a loud humming but no ice is produced
Compressor Hums but Does Not Start
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes ice but bin is always empty (ice melts quickly)
Bin Not Staying Cold / Poor Insulation or Warm Air Infiltration
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes ice very slowly or production is low
Reduced Ice Production
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes oversized or fused-together ice slabs
Excessive Water Fill / Long Freeze Cycle
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes thin, slushy, or wet ice that melts quickly
Improper Freeze Cycle / Short Freeze Time
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes very small or incomplete cubes/slabs
Insufficient Water Fill
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker not making any ice at all (no error code displayed)
No Ice Production – General Power/Control Issue
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker overflows water into the bin or onto the floor
Water Level Control Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker produces ice with bad taste or odor
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker runs but produces no ice (water present, plate stays warm)
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker will not start when turned on (indicator lights on, but no components run)
Control Lockout / Failed Start Sequence
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker displays E1 and stops making ice
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Evaporator Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Whirlpool ice maker shows E2 and will not harvest ice
|
Ice Level Sensor / Bin Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Whirlpool ice maker displays E3 and shuts down mid-cycle
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Water Inlet Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Whirlpool ice maker shows E4 and does not complete freeze cycle
|
Evaporator Defrost / Overfreeze Sensor Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Whirlpool ice maker displays E5 and stops making ice shortly after filling
|
Water Fill / Flow Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Whirlpool ice maker shows E6 and compressor does not run
|
Compressor Start / Overload Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Whirlpool ice maker displays E7 and cycles erratically
|
Control Board Communication / Internal Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Whirlpool ice maker shows E8 and ice production is disabled
|
High Temperature / Ambient Sensor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Whirlpool ice maker displays E9 and shuts down after a short run
|
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
Whirlpool ice maker (refrigerator style) shows F1 on display and stops ice production
|
Ice Maker Thermistor / Mold Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F2 and does not harvest ice
|
Motor or Harvest Position Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F3 and no water enters the mold
|
Ice Maker Fill Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F4 and intermittently stops making ice
|
Ice Level Optics / Bin Full Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows F5 and ice cubes are very small or hollow
|
Low Fill Volume / Flow Restriction | View Details |
| H1 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows H1 and shuts down ice production
|
High Freezer Temperature for Ice Maker Operation | View Details |
| H2 |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker shows H2 and ice production is sporadic
|
Ice Maker Compartment Overtemperature | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker cubes are stuck together and dispenser jams
|
Ice Clumping in Bin | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker leaking water into freezer compartment
|
Internal Ice Maker Leak | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker makes loud clicking or grinding noises during harvest
|
Ice Maker Gear or Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker not making ice (no error code on fridge display)
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Refrigerator Ice Maker No Production | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker overflows and ice clumps together in the bin
|
Overfilling Ice Mold | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker produces no ice but water dispenser works fine
|
Ice Maker-Specific Water Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker bin fills with water instead of just ice
|
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker circulation pump not running (no water flowing over evaporator)
|
Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker condenser fan not running, cabinet very hot
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker does not drain during cleaning cycle, water remains in bin
|
Cleaning/Drain Cycle Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker freezes into a solid block on the evaporator and will not harvest
|
Harvest Failure / Stuck Ice Slab | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker frequently cycles on and off, never completing a full ice cycle
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker harvests ice too early, cubes are thin and break apart
|
Premature Harvest | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker interior surfaces and bin show pink or slimy residue
|
Biofilm / Mold and Bacteria Growth | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker is very noisy during operation (grinding or rattling)
|
Mechanical Noise – Pump or Fan Issues | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker leaking water onto the floor from underneath
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes a loud humming but no ice is produced
|
Compressor Hums but Does Not Start | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes ice but bin is always empty (ice melts quickly)
|
Bin Not Staying Cold / Poor Insulation or Warm Air Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes ice very slowly or production is low
|
Reduced Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes oversized or fused-together ice slabs
|
Excessive Water Fill / Long Freeze Cycle | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes thin, slushy, or wet ice that melts quickly
|
Improper Freeze Cycle / Short Freeze Time | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker makes very small or incomplete cubes/slabs
|
Insufficient Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker not making any ice at all (no error code displayed)
|
No Ice Production – General Power/Control Issue | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker overflows water into the bin or onto the floor
|
Water Level Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker produces ice with bad taste or odor
|
Contaminated Water Path / Biofilm Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker runs but produces no ice (water present, plate stays warm)
|
No Cooling / Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool undercounter ice maker will not start when turned on (indicator lights on, but no components run)
|
Control Lockout / Failed Start Sequence | View Details |
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