Electrolux Refrigerators Error Codes

CE

Refrigerator displays CE and may stop cooling or cycle erratically.

Compressor or Inverter Communication Error

CL

Refrigerator displays CL and controls may be locked; no response to button presses.

Control Lock / Child Lock Active

DF

Refrigerator displays DF and freezer section may be heavily frosted; airflow is restricted.

Defrost Circuit Fault

dF

Refrigerator displays dF during diagnostics or as a fault; unit may not defrost properly.

Defrost Sensor or Circuit Error

dO

Refrigerator displays dO and may beep; interior lights may stay on.

Door Open Switch Fault

dr

Refrigerator displays dr and may not dispense water or ice; door status may be misread.

Door Recognition / Reed Switch Error

EF

Refrigerator displays EF and fresh food or freezer fan is not running; sections may be warm.

Evaporator Fan Motor Error

F1

Refrigerator displays F1 fault code in diagnostics; cooling performance may be affected.

Fresh Food Evaporator Sensor Fault

F2

Refrigerator displays F2 fault code; freezer cooling may be unstable.

Freezer Evaporator Sensor Fault

F3

Refrigerator displays F3 fault code; ambient temperature reading may be incorrect.

Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault

F4

Refrigerator displays F4 fault code; defrost operation may be abnormal.

Defrost Heater or Circuit Fault

F5

Refrigerator displays F5 fault code; condenser fan may not run and compressor may overheat.

Condenser Fan Motor Fault

F6

Refrigerator displays F6 fault code; ice maker may not function correctly.

Ice Maker Sensor or Motor Fault

F7

Refrigerator displays F7 fault code; water dispensing or ice filling may be affected.

Water Valve or Flow Fault

FF

Refrigerator displays FF error and fresh food temperature may be incorrect.

Fresh Food Compartment Sensor or Fan Fault

FZ

Refrigerator displays FZ error and freezer temperature control may not respond.

Freezer Compartment Sensor or Control Fault

H1

Refrigerator displays H1 and temperature display may flash; unit may be too warm.

High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out of Range

H2

Refrigerator displays H2, often associated with freezer temperature issues.

Freezer High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out of Range

HI

Refrigerator displays HI for temperature and beeps; interior is warm.

High Temperature Alarm

ICE

Refrigerator displays ICE error and ice production stops.

Ice Maker Fault

LO

Refrigerator displays LO for temperature and may not cool correctly or may be in showroom/demo mode.

Low Temperature / Demo Mode Indication

OP

Refrigerator displays OP and temperature readings may be inaccurate; cooling may be erratic.

Open Temperature Sensor Circuit

SH

Refrigerator displays SH and may overcool or undercool; temperature display may be incorrect.

Shorted Temperature Sensor Circuit

SY CE

Refrigerator displays SY CE and may not cool properly; control panel may be unresponsive or intermittent.

User Interface to Main Control Communication Error

SY CE/SY CF (intermittent)

Intermittent SY CE or SY CF codes, display flickers, refrigerator occasionally shuts off and restarts.

Intermittent Low Voltage or Communication Instability

SY CF

Refrigerator displays SY CF and may not respond to control inputs; cooling may be erratic.

Main Control to User Interface Communication Failure

SY EF

Refrigerator displays SY EF and fresh food section is warming while freezer may still be cold.

Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback Fault

Symptom

Clicking or popping noises from inside refrigerator during operation.

Normal Thermal Expansion and Defrost Sounds

Symptom

Condensation or frost forming on interior walls and food packages.

Excess Moisture Ingress or Air Leaks

Symptom

Dispenser not dispensing ice; auger motor does not run when paddle is pressed.

Ice Dispenser Drive Failure

Symptom

Food freezing in fresh food compartment, especially near back or bottom.

Fresh Food Overcooling or Airflow Imbalance

Symptom

Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.

Airflow Restriction Due to Frosted Evaporator

Symptom

Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty.

Ice Production Failure

Symptom

Interior lights stay on when door is closed, causing heat and possible melting near light housing.

Door Switch or Light Control Failure

Symptom

Loud rattling or knocking noise when compressor starts or stops.

Compressor Mount or Line Vibration

Symptom

Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from rear.

Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan

Symptom

Refrigerator not cooling at all in both fresh food and freezer sections; interior lights work but compressor and fans are off.

Main Control Board or Power Supply Failure

Symptom

Refrigerator not cooling but interior lights and fans run; compressor is not running or only clicks.

Compressor Start Failure

Symptom

Refrigerator runs constantly but does not reach set temperature; only partial frost pattern on evaporator.

Sealed System Undercharge or Restriction

Symptom

Refrigerator vibrating excessively or making a low-frequency hum transmitted through floor or cabinets.

Improper Leveling or Cabinet Vibration

Symptom

Refrigerator will not start after power outage; display may be blank or flashing.

Control Lockup or Surge Damage

Symptom

Strong, unpleasant odor inside refrigerator even after removing spoiled food.

Persistent Organic Odor and Bacterial Growth

Symptom

Warm air or condensation around door gaskets; doors not sealing properly.

Door Gasket Seal Failure or Misalignment

Symptom

Water dispenser not working but ice maker still produces ice.

Frozen or Blocked Dispenser Water Line

Symptom

Water leaking from front of refrigerator onto floor.

Clogged Defrost Drain or Drain Pan Overflow

Symptom

Water leaking inside fresh food compartment, pooling under crisper drawers.

Blocked Fresh Food Evaporator Drain