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Frigidaire Gallery 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.
Control Lock Activated (Child Lock)
dF
Refrigerator displays dF or remains in defrost mode too long; temperatures may rise during extended defrost.
Defrost Circuit or Defrost Sensor Fault
dO
Display shows dO; door alarm sounds even when doors appear closed.
Door Open Detection Fault
dS
Display shows dS; door status error even when doors are closed.
Door Switch Circuit Short or Sensor Error
EC
Refrigerator displays EC or an error indicator without clear description; unit may not cool properly.
Generic Electronic Control Fault
H1
Refrigerator displays H1 for the fresh food or freezer temperature; unit may shut down cooling temporarily.
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Over-Temperature
H2
Refrigerator displays H2; often associated with high temperature in the freezer or sensor fault.
Freezer High Temperature / Sensor Fault
LO
Display shows LO for temperature; refrigerator compartment may be too cold or at minimum setpoint.
Low Temperature Indication / Setpoint at Minimum
OP
Refrigerator displays OP for the fresh food temperature; cooling may be erratic in the refrigerator section.
Fresh Food Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Open Circuit
OP FZ
Freezer temperature display shows OP or OP FZ; freezer temperature control may not respond correctly.
Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Open Circuit
PF
Display shows PF; refrigerator may beep after a power interruption.
Power Failure Notification
Sb
Display shows Sb or Sb mode; refrigerator appears to run but cooling is reduced (Sabbath mode).
Sabbath Mode Activated (User Setting)
SH
Refrigerator displays SH for the fresh food temperature; refrigerator may run too cold or too warm.
Fresh Food Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Short Circuit
SH FZ
Freezer temperature display shows SH or SH FZ; freezer may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Short Circuit
SY
Display shows SY followed by other letters (e.g., SY EF, SY CE); indicates system communication or fan errors.
System Communication or Fan Error Prefix
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; unit may not respond to controls or may not cool correctly.
Main Control Board Internal Communication Failure
SY EF
Refrigerator beeps and displays SY EF; fresh food section warming while freezer may still be cold.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error
Symptom
Both refrigerator and freezer are warm; compressor not running; no error code.
Compressor Start or Main Power Failure
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off; refrigerator not cooling.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on exterior door surfaces or between doors.
Door Mullion or Heater Circuit Issue
Symptom
Dispenser dripping water or slow continuous stream after use.
Dispenser Valve Not Sealing or Air in Line
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on food and walls in freezer.
Air Infiltration or Gasket Leak
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature fluctuates; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Inconsistent Temperature Control
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty; water dispenser may still work.
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
Cabinet or Line Vibration
Symptom
Refrigerator cycles on and off frequently; lights dim when compressor starts.
Power Supply or Start Circuit Stress
Symptom
Refrigerator display and controls unresponsive; interior lights work.
User Interface (UI) Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator door not closing or popping open after closing the other door.
Door Alignment or Air Pressure Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator has strong musty or sour odor that persists after cleaning.
Odor from Bacterial Growth or Drain Contamination
Symptom
Refrigerator interior light not working but unit cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator leaking water onto floor from front or bottom.
Defrost Drain Clog or Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from back.
Condenser Fan or Compressor Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling in fresh food section but freezer is cold; no error code displayed.
Airflow Restriction or Damper Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator not running at all; lights off; no display.
No Power to Refrigerator
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; food freezing in fresh food section.
Temperature Control or Sensor Failure
Symptom
Water dispenser not working; no water flow from door.
Dispenser Water Flow Failure
Symptom
Water leaking inside fresh food compartment, pooling under crisper drawers.
Blocked Refrigerator Drain or Air Return
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Display shows CL; controls may be locked and unresponsive.
|
Control Lock Activated (Child Lock) | View Details |
| dF |
Refrigerator displays dF or remains in defrost mode too long; temperatures may rise during extended defrost.
|
Defrost Circuit or Defrost Sensor Fault | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO; door alarm sounds even when doors appear closed.
|
Door Open Detection Fault | View Details |
| dS |
Display shows dS; door status error even when doors are closed.
|
Door Switch Circuit Short or Sensor Error | View Details |
| EC |
Refrigerator displays EC or an error indicator without clear description; unit may not cool properly.
|
Generic Electronic Control Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Refrigerator displays H1 for the fresh food or freezer temperature; unit may shut down cooling temporarily.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Over-Temperature | View Details |
| H2 |
Refrigerator displays H2; often associated with high temperature in the freezer or sensor fault.
|
Freezer High Temperature / Sensor Fault | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO for temperature; refrigerator compartment may be too cold or at minimum setpoint.
|
Low Temperature Indication / Setpoint at Minimum | View Details |
| OP |
Refrigerator displays OP for the fresh food temperature; cooling may be erratic in the refrigerator section.
|
Fresh Food Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Open Circuit | View Details |
| OP FZ |
Freezer temperature display shows OP or OP FZ; freezer temperature control may not respond correctly.
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Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Open Circuit | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF; refrigerator may beep after a power interruption.
|
Power Failure Notification | View Details |
| Sb |
Display shows Sb or Sb mode; refrigerator appears to run but cooling is reduced (Sabbath mode).
|
Sabbath Mode Activated (User Setting) | View Details |
| SH |
Refrigerator displays SH for the fresh food temperature; refrigerator may run too cold or too warm.
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Fresh Food Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Short Circuit | View Details |
| SH FZ |
Freezer temperature display shows SH or SH FZ; freezer may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
|
Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Short Circuit | View Details |
| SY |
Display shows SY followed by other letters (e.g., SY EF, SY CE); indicates system communication or fan errors.
|
System Communication or Fan Error Prefix | View Details |
| SY CE |
Refrigerator displays SY CE and may not cool properly; controls may be unresponsive or intermittent.
|
User Interface to Main Control Communication Error | View Details |
| SY CF |
Refrigerator displays SY CF; unit may not respond to controls or may not cool correctly.
|
Main Control Board Internal Communication Failure | View Details |
| SY EF |
Refrigerator beeps and displays SY EF; fresh food section warming while freezer may still be cold.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error | View Details |
| – |
Both refrigerator and freezer are warm; compressor not running; no error code.
|
Compressor Start or Main Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise every few minutes; compressor tries to start but shuts off; refrigerator not cooling.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on exterior door surfaces or between doors.
|
Door Mullion or Heater Circuit Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dispenser dripping water or slow continuous stream after use.
|
Dispenser Valve Not Sealing or Air in Line | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on food and walls in freezer.
|
Air Infiltration or Gasket Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature fluctuates; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Inconsistent Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty; water dispenser may still work.
|
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
|
Cabinet or Line Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator cycles on and off frequently; lights dim when compressor starts.
|
Power Supply or Start Circuit Stress | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator display and controls unresponsive; interior lights work.
|
User Interface (UI) Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door not closing or popping open after closing the other door.
|
Door Alignment or Air Pressure Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has strong musty or sour odor that persists after cleaning.
|
Odor from Bacterial Growth or Drain Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator interior light not working but unit cools normally.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator leaking water onto floor from front or bottom.
|
Defrost Drain Clog or Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from back.
|
Condenser Fan or Compressor Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling in fresh food section but freezer is cold; no error code displayed.
|
Airflow Restriction or Damper Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not running at all; lights off; no display.
|
No Power to Refrigerator | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; food freezing in fresh food section.
|
Temperature Control or Sensor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working; no water flow from door.
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Dispenser Water Flow Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside fresh food compartment, pooling under crisper drawers.
|
Blocked Refrigerator Drain or Air Return | View Details |
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