Frigidaire Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CL
Display shows CL; controls may be locked and unresponsive to button presses.
Control Lock Activated (User Setting)
dF
Refrigerator displays dF or defrost error; freezer may ice up and fresh food section warms.
Defrost System Failure
dO
Display shows dO; door alarm sounds frequently even when doors appear closed.
Door Open / Door Switch Fault
dS
Display shows dS; refrigerator may not defrost correctly or may show door status incorrectly.
Defrost Sensor or Door Switch Sensor Error (Model Dependent)
EC
Display shows EC; refrigerator may not cool correctly or may run erratically.
Electronic Control Board Error
EF
Display shows EF; ice maker or evaporator fan error depending on model; may have no ice production or poor cooling.
Evaporator or Ice Maker Fan Error
FL
Display shows FL or filter light; water filter status indicates replacement needed.
Water Filter Replacement Reminder
H1
Display shows H1 for freezer or refrigerator temperature; compartment is too warm.
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out of Range
H2
Display shows H2; ice maker or freezer temperature is too high, ice production is poor or stopped.
High Freezer / Ice Maker Compartment Temperature
HI
Display shows HI for freezer or refrigerator; audible alarm may sound, indicating high temperature condition.
High Temperature Alarm
LO
Display shows LO for temperature; compartment may be colder than set point, risk of freezing food in fresh food section.
Low Temperature / Sensor Out of Range
LO ICE
Display shows LO ICE or low ice indicator; ice production is slow or insufficient.
Low Ice Production Condition
OP
Refrigerator displays OP for the fresh food or freezer temperature; unit may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
Open Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Circuit
PF
Display shows PF; refrigerator may beep after a power outage but otherwise runs normally.
Power Failure Indicator
Sb
Display shows Sb (Sabbath mode); interior lights and some functions appear disabled, but cooling continues.
Sabbath Mode Activated (User Setting, Not a Fault)
SH
Refrigerator displays SH for one of the temperature readings; cooling may be erratic or unit may short cycle.
Shorted Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Circuit
SY CE
Refrigerator displays SY CE and may not cool properly; controls may be unresponsive or intermittent.
User Interface to Main Control Communication Error
SY CF
Refrigerator displays SY CF; cooling may stop or become erratic.
Main Control to User Interface Communication Failure
SY EF
Refrigerator beeps and displays SY EF; fresh food section too warm while freezer may still be cold.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off, refrigerator not cooling.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Condensation or frost forming around door gaskets and mullion (center post) area.
Door Seal / Mullion Heater Issue
Symptom
Door alarm beeps even when doors are closed; display may show door open icon.
False Door Open Detection
Symptom
Food freezing in fresh food compartment, especially near back wall or top shelf.
Localized Overcooling / Airflow Imbalance
Symptom
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; items in refrigerator compartment spoiling while freezer seems normal.
Airflow / Damper Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer too cold, ice cream rock hard, while refrigerator temperature is normal or slightly warm.
Freezer Thermostat / Sensor Miscalibration
Symptom
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
Poor Ice Quality / Low Fill Volume
Symptom
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice; auger motor does not turn or only hums.
Ice Dispenser Drive Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty or very low.
Ice Maker Production Failure
Symptom
Interior lights not working but refrigerator cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
No water from dispenser; ice maker may or may not be working.
Water Dispenser Flow Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator and/or freezer not cold enough; compressor and fans run but temperatures stay high.
Insufficient Cooling / Airflow or Sealed System Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator display or controls unresponsive; cannot change temperature settings.
User Interface Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator emits a burning or electrical smell.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing, humming, or rattling noises.
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all; both fresh food and freezer compartments are warm, interior lights work.
Compressor or Start Device Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or forms frost on food; compressor rarely shuts off.
Temperature Control or Sensor Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator trips circuit breaker or GFCI outlet intermittently.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or floor.
Improper Leveling / Loose Components
Symptom
Water dispenser dripping or continuing to run briefly after releasing lever.
Dispenser Valve or Air in Line
Symptom
Water leaking inside fresh food or freezer compartment; ice buildup on bottom of freezer.
Blocked Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto floor from front or rear of refrigerator.
Defrost Drain or Water System Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Display shows CL; controls may be locked and unresponsive to button presses.
|
Control Lock Activated (User Setting) | View Details |
| dF |
Refrigerator displays dF or defrost error; freezer may ice up and fresh food section warms.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO; door alarm sounds frequently even when doors appear closed.
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Door Open / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| dS |
Display shows dS; refrigerator may not defrost correctly or may show door status incorrectly.
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Defrost Sensor or Door Switch Sensor Error (Model Dependent) | View Details |
| EC |
Display shows EC; refrigerator may not cool correctly or may run erratically.
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Electronic Control Board Error | View Details |
| EF |
Display shows EF; ice maker or evaporator fan error depending on model; may have no ice production or poor cooling.
|
Evaporator or Ice Maker Fan Error | View Details |
| FL |
Display shows FL or filter light; water filter status indicates replacement needed.
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Water Filter Replacement Reminder | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 for freezer or refrigerator temperature; compartment is too warm.
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High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| H2 |
Display shows H2; ice maker or freezer temperature is too high, ice production is poor or stopped.
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High Freezer / Ice Maker Compartment Temperature | View Details |
| HI |
Display shows HI for freezer or refrigerator; audible alarm may sound, indicating high temperature condition.
|
High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO for temperature; compartment may be colder than set point, risk of freezing food in fresh food section.
|
Low Temperature / Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| LO ICE |
Display shows LO ICE or low ice indicator; ice production is slow or insufficient.
|
Low Ice Production Condition | View Details |
| OP |
Refrigerator displays OP for the fresh food or freezer temperature; unit may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
|
Open Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Circuit | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF; refrigerator may beep after a power outage but otherwise runs normally.
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Power Failure Indicator | View Details |
| Sb |
Display shows Sb (Sabbath mode); interior lights and some functions appear disabled, but cooling continues.
|
Sabbath Mode Activated (User Setting, Not a Fault) | View Details |
| SH |
Refrigerator displays SH for one of the temperature readings; cooling may be erratic or unit may short cycle.
|
Shorted Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Circuit | View Details |
| SY CE |
Refrigerator displays SY CE and may not cool properly; controls may be unresponsive or intermittent.
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User Interface to Main Control Communication Error | View Details |
| SY CF |
Refrigerator displays SY CF; cooling may stop or become erratic.
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Main Control to User Interface Communication Failure | View Details |
| SY EF |
Refrigerator beeps and displays SY EF; fresh food section too warm while freezer may still be cold.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off, refrigerator not cooling.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or frost forming around door gaskets and mullion (center post) area.
|
Door Seal / Mullion Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm beeps even when doors are closed; display may show door open icon.
|
False Door Open Detection | View Details |
| – |
Food freezing in fresh food compartment, especially near back wall or top shelf.
|
Localized Overcooling / Airflow Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but fresh food section warm; items in refrigerator compartment spoiling while freezer seems normal.
|
Airflow / Damper Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer too cold, ice cream rock hard, while refrigerator temperature is normal or slightly warm.
|
Freezer Thermostat / Sensor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are hollow, small, or clumped together.
|
Poor Ice Quality / Low Fill Volume | View Details |
| – |
Ice dispenser not dispensing ice; auger motor does not turn or only hums.
|
Ice Dispenser Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty or very low.
|
Ice Maker Production Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior lights not working but refrigerator cools normally.
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Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
No water from dispenser; ice maker may or may not be working.
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Water Dispenser Flow Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and/or freezer not cold enough; compressor and fans run but temperatures stay high.
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Insufficient Cooling / Airflow or Sealed System Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator display or controls unresponsive; cannot change temperature settings.
|
User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator emits a burning or electrical smell.
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing, humming, or rattling noises.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all; both fresh food and freezer compartments are warm, interior lights work.
|
Compressor or Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or forms frost on food; compressor rarely shuts off.
|
Temperature Control or Sensor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator trips circuit breaker or GFCI outlet intermittently.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets or floor.
|
Improper Leveling / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser dripping or continuing to run briefly after releasing lever.
|
Dispenser Valve or Air in Line | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside fresh food or freezer compartment; ice buildup on bottom of freezer.
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto floor from front or rear of refrigerator.
|
Defrost Drain or Water System Leak | View Details |
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