Finlux 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
Display shows AL or an alarm icon; audible alarm sounds and temperature may be too high.
General Temperature Alarm
dF
Display shows dF or DF; refrigerator may pause cooling periodically and fans may stop.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active
E0
Refrigerator display shows E0 and interior light may flash; unit may not cool correctly.
General Sensor Communication Error
E1
Refrigerator shows E1; fresh food (fridge) compartment temperature is incorrect or fluctuates.
Fridge Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E2
Freezer section not maintaining correct temperature; display shows E2.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Refrigerator shows E3; defrost cycles seem irregular, frost builds up on evaporator or freezer rear wall.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Fault
E4
Display shows E4; freezer or fridge may be warm and heavy frost forms on evaporator or rear wall.
Defrost Heater Circuit Failure
E5
Refrigerator shows E5; compressor may not start or may run continuously with poor cooling.
Compressor Start / Inverter Drive Fault
E6
Display shows E6; interior fan may not run, or airflow between freezer and fridge is poor.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Refrigerator shows E7; ice or water dispenser (if fitted) does not operate correctly.
Dispenser Control / Sensor Fault
E8
Display shows E8; fridge or freezer temperature reading is clearly incorrect (e.g., shows very high or very low values).
Display / Panel Sensor Communication Error
E9
Refrigerator shows E9; alarm may sound and unit may stop cooling or run erratically.
Main Control PCB Fault
H1
Display shows H1; temperature reading may be extremely high or flashing.
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Overrange
H2
Display shows H2; may be accompanied by beeping and very low or unrealistic temperature readings.
Low Temperature / Sensor Underrange Alarm
Symptom
Buzzing or humming noise from the rear that is louder than usual.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the outside of the cabinet or around the door seals.
Excessive Condensation
Symptom
Display panel buttons unresponsive or random changes in settings.
Control Panel Keypad Fault
Symptom
Freezer cold but fridge warm; food in fridge compartment spoiling while freezer works normally.
Airflow Blockage Between Freezer and Fridge
Symptom
Freezer temperature acceptable but ice builds up heavily on rear wall or around drawers.
Excessive Frost / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature too low; food excessively hard and ice cream rock solid even at normal settings.
Overcooling in Freezer
Symptom
Fridge compartment too cold; liquids freezing on shelves.
Overcooling in Fridge
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from the freezer area.
Evaporator Fan Bearing Failure
Symptom
Ice forming on the inside of the fridge compartment, especially on the back wall.
Fridge Compartment Icing
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice (on Finlux models with built-in ice maker).
Ice Maker Supply or Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Interior LED lights flicker or are dim while the fridge otherwise works normally.
LED Lighting Power or Module Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator does not start at all; display and interior lights are off.
No Power to Appliance
Symptom
Refrigerator door does not close properly or pops open by itself.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator emits a clicking sound every few minutes and does not cool properly.
Compressor Start Failure / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Refrigerator interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling appears normal.
Door Switch or LED Module Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator makes loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all; interior light works but both fridge and freezer are warm.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Refrigerator runs continuously and does not reach set temperature; both compartments warmer than normal.
Poor Cooling Performance
Symptom
Strong unpleasant smell inside the refrigerator even after removing spoiled food.
Persistent Odor Contamination
Symptom
Water dispenser not working or very low flow (on dispenser-equipped models).
Water Dispenser Flow Issue
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the fridge compartment or under the vegetable drawers.
Blocked Defrost Drain
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL or an alarm icon; audible alarm sounds and temperature may be too high.
|
General Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or DF; refrigerator may pause cooling periodically and fans may stop.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active | View Details |
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0 and interior light may flash; unit may not cool correctly.
|
General Sensor Communication Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator shows E1; fresh food (fridge) compartment temperature is incorrect or fluctuates.
|
Fridge Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer section not maintaining correct temperature; display shows E2.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Refrigerator shows E3; defrost cycles seem irregular, frost builds up on evaporator or freezer rear wall.
|
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4; freezer or fridge may be warm and heavy frost forms on evaporator or rear wall.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Refrigerator shows E5; compressor may not start or may run continuously with poor cooling.
|
Compressor Start / Inverter Drive Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6; interior fan may not run, or airflow between freezer and fridge is poor.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Refrigerator shows E7; ice or water dispenser (if fitted) does not operate correctly.
|
Dispenser Control / Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8; fridge or freezer temperature reading is clearly incorrect (e.g., shows very high or very low values).
|
Display / Panel Sensor Communication Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Refrigerator shows E9; alarm may sound and unit may stop cooling or run erratically.
|
Main Control PCB Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1; temperature reading may be extremely high or flashing.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Overrange | View Details |
| H2 |
Display shows H2; may be accompanied by beeping and very low or unrealistic temperature readings.
|
Low Temperature / Sensor Underrange Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Buzzing or humming noise from the rear that is louder than usual.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the outside of the cabinet or around the door seals.
|
Excessive Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Display panel buttons unresponsive or random changes in settings.
|
Control Panel Keypad Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but fridge warm; food in fridge compartment spoiling while freezer works normally.
|
Airflow Blockage Between Freezer and Fridge | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature acceptable but ice builds up heavily on rear wall or around drawers.
|
Excessive Frost / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature too low; food excessively hard and ice cream rock solid even at normal settings.
|
Overcooling in Freezer | View Details |
| – |
Fridge compartment too cold; liquids freezing on shelves.
|
Overcooling in Fridge | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or grinding noise from the freezer area.
|
Evaporator Fan Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming on the inside of the fridge compartment, especially on the back wall.
|
Fridge Compartment Icing | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice (on Finlux models with built-in ice maker).
|
Ice Maker Supply or Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Interior LED lights flicker or are dim while the fridge otherwise works normally.
|
LED Lighting Power or Module Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
|
Short Cycling / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator does not start at all; display and interior lights are off.
|
No Power to Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door does not close properly or pops open by itself.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator emits a clicking sound every few minutes and does not cool properly.
|
Compressor Start Failure / Overload Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling appears normal.
|
Door Switch or LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator makes loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all; interior light works but both fridge and freezer are warm.
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs continuously and does not reach set temperature; both compartments warmer than normal.
|
Poor Cooling Performance | View Details |
| – |
Strong unpleasant smell inside the refrigerator even after removing spoiled food.
|
Persistent Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working or very low flow (on dispenser-equipped models).
|
Water Dispenser Flow Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the fridge compartment or under the vegetable drawers.
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
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