CDA
CDA Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
The display flashes AL or an alarm icon, often accompanied by an audible beeping, and the temperature is too high.
High Temperature Alarm
dF
Display shows dF or DF and the unit may be stuck in defrost or not defrosting correctly.
Defrost Cycle Error / Incomplete Defrost
E1
Refrigerator display shows E1 and the fridge compartment is too warm while the freezer may still be cold.
Fridge Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E10
E10 is displayed and the refrigerator does not cool properly, with long compressor run times.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and the freezer compartment temperature is incorrect or fluctuates.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E3
Refrigerator shows E3 and may not defrost properly, with ice building up on the rear wall of the freezer.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator NTC Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the freezer ices up or the unit struggles to maintain temperature.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E5
E5 appears on the display and the compressor may not start or runs erratically.
Compressor Start/Overload Protection Fault
E6
E6 is displayed and the interior light and fan may not operate correctly, or the unit does not respond to door opening.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
E7
E7 appears and the fan inside the fridge or freezer does not run, or runs intermittently.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E8
E8 is displayed and the ice maker (if fitted) does not produce ice or overfills the ice tray.
Ice Maker Sensor / Position Fault
E9
E9 appears and the water dispenser (if fitted) does not operate or runs continuously.
Water Dispenser Valve / Flow Sensor Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and the fridge compartment is excessively cold or shows signs of freezing food.
Fridge Compartment Overcool / Sensor High Reading
H2
H2 is displayed and the freezer compartment is excessively cold, with very hard ice and possible cracking noises.
Freezer Compartment Overcool / Sensor High Reading
LO
Display shows LO or a low temperature alarm, indicating the compartment is colder than the setpoint.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcool
Symptom
Bad smell coming from inside the refrigerator even after cleaning shelves.
Odor from Drain System or Hidden Spills
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor tries to start but stops quickly.
Compressor Start Device Failure
Symptom
Control panel buttons unresponsive or display frozen, but cooling continues.
User Interface (UI) Panel Fault
Symptom
Door alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Ajar Detection Fault
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Exterior side walls of the refrigerator feel very hot to the touch.
Condenser Heating / Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open again immediately after closing.
Vacuum Effect After Door Closure
Symptom
Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but compressor appears to run (no error code).
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge or Restricted Capillary
Symptom
Fridge and freezer both warm, interior light works but compressor is not running.
Main Control PCB or Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Ice forming around the freezer door or on the front edges of the cabinet.
Door Seal Air Leak / Door Misalignment
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice, but water dispenser works (if fitted).
Ice Maker Water Supply or Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Interior light not working but fridge otherwise cools normally.
Lamp or LED Module Failure
Symptom
Loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear of the refrigerator.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Rattling or clunking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Compressor Start/Stop Vibration
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling in fridge compartment but freezer seems normal (no error code displayed).
Air Duct / Damper Blockage or Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs continuously and never seems to switch off, though temperatures are acceptable.
Thermostat Calibration Issue or Poor Insulation/Air Leaks
Symptom
Refrigerator trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Refrigerator will not start at all, no lights or display.
No Power / Supply Issue
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Line or Switch Fault
Symptom
Water leaking inside the fridge compartment, pooling under drawers.
Blocked Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
External Leak from Water System or Condensate Tray
Symptom
Whistling or whooshing noise from inside the cabinet.
Refrigerant Flow or Airflow Noise
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
The display flashes AL or an alarm icon, often accompanied by an audible beeping, and the temperature is too high.
|
High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or DF and the unit may be stuck in defrost or not defrosting correctly.
|
Defrost Cycle Error / Incomplete Defrost | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator display shows E1 and the fridge compartment is too warm while the freezer may still be cold.
|
Fridge Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 is displayed and the refrigerator does not cool properly, with long compressor run times.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the freezer compartment temperature is incorrect or fluctuates.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Refrigerator shows E3 and may not defrost properly, with ice building up on the rear wall of the freezer.
|
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator NTC Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the freezer ices up or the unit struggles to maintain temperature.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 appears on the display and the compressor may not start or runs erratically.
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Compressor Start/Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 is displayed and the interior light and fan may not operate correctly, or the unit does not respond to door opening.
|
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 appears and the fan inside the fridge or freezer does not run, or runs intermittently.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 is displayed and the ice maker (if fitted) does not produce ice or overfills the ice tray.
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Ice Maker Sensor / Position Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 appears and the water dispenser (if fitted) does not operate or runs continuously.
|
Water Dispenser Valve / Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the fridge compartment is excessively cold or shows signs of freezing food.
|
Fridge Compartment Overcool / Sensor High Reading | View Details |
| H2 |
H2 is displayed and the freezer compartment is excessively cold, with very hard ice and possible cracking noises.
|
Freezer Compartment Overcool / Sensor High Reading | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO or a low temperature alarm, indicating the compartment is colder than the setpoint.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcool | View Details |
| – |
Bad smell coming from inside the refrigerator even after cleaning shelves.
|
Odor from Drain System or Hidden Spills | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor tries to start but stops quickly.
|
Compressor Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons unresponsive or display frozen, but cooling continues.
|
User Interface (UI) Panel Fault | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
|
Door Ajar Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Exterior side walls of the refrigerator feel very hot to the touch.
|
Condenser Heating / Poor Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open again immediately after closing.
|
Vacuum Effect After Door Closure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but compressor appears to run (no error code).
|
Partial Loss of Refrigerant Charge or Restricted Capillary | View Details |
| – |
Fridge and freezer both warm, interior light works but compressor is not running.
|
Main Control PCB or Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming around the freezer door or on the front edges of the cabinet.
|
Door Seal Air Leak / Door Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice, but water dispenser works (if fitted).
|
Ice Maker Water Supply or Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working but fridge otherwise cools normally.
|
Lamp or LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear of the refrigerator.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or clunking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Compressor Start/Stop Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling in fridge compartment but freezer seems normal (no error code displayed).
|
Air Duct / Damper Blockage or Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs continuously and never seems to switch off, though temperatures are acceptable.
|
Thermostat Calibration Issue or Poor Insulation/Air Leaks | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts.
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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not start at all, no lights or display.
|
No Power / Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
|
Dispenser Line or Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the fridge compartment, pooling under drawers.
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
|
External Leak from Water System or Condensate Tray | View Details |
| – |
Whistling or whooshing noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Refrigerant Flow or Airflow Noise | View Details |
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