Gorenje Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Refrigerator compartment is too warm while the compressor runs almost continuously; error E1 shown on display.
Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E10
Display shows E10; ice maker (if equipped) does not produce ice and may stop mid-cycle.
Ice Maker Motor or Position Sensor Error
E11
Error E11 displayed; water dispenser (if equipped) does not work or stops unexpectedly.
Water Inlet Valve or Flow Sensor Error
E12
Display shows E12; door alarm may sound even when doors appear closed.
Door Switch or Door Sensor Error
E13
Error E13 displayed; refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes.
User Interface Keypad or Touch Panel Error
E14
Display shows E14; refrigerator may run continuously or not start defrost cycles correctly.
Real-Time Clock or EEPROM Error on Main PCB
E15
Error E15 displayed; refrigerator may not cool and interior fan may not run.
Low Voltage DC Supply Error to Fans and Sensors
E2
Freezer compartment not reaching set temperature; display shows E2 and may beep intermittently.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Refrigerator displays E3 and may not defrost properly; frost accumulates on the rear wall of the freezer or fridge section.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Failure
E4
Unit shows E4 and the freezer is warm with heavy ice buildup on the evaporator; fan may be noisy or stopped.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5; refrigerator may not cool properly or may cycle erratically.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E6
Refrigerator beeps and shows E6; interior lights may work but compressor does not start or starts erratically.
Communication Error Between User Interface and Main Control Board
E7
Error E7 displayed; ice buildup around the evaporator fan area; fan may run noisily or stop.
Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error
E8
Display shows E8; refrigerator and freezer both warm or not reaching set temperatures.
Compressor Start / Inverter or PTC Relay Fault
E9
Error E9 displayed; refrigerator may shut down or run erratically after power fluctuations.
Main Control Board Power Supply Error
Symptom
Alarm beeping and door-open indicator active even when doors are closed.
False Door Open Detection
Symptom
Bad odor inside the refrigerator, even after removing spoiled food.
Persistent Odor and Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes from the rear of the refrigerator; compressor does not stay running.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the interior walls and shelves.
High Humidity or Poor Door Seal
Symptom
Display panel not responding to touch or button presses, but cooling continues.
User Interface Input Failure
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open after being shut.
Door Alignment or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup in the freezer compartment, covering food and drawers.
Defrost System Failure or Air Ingress
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator compartment warm; food in fridge spoils while freezer seems normal.
Air Duct Blockage or Damper Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature acceptable but ice cream is soft and fridge is slightly warm; compressor cycles frequently.
Partial Refrigerant Restriction or Low Charge
Symptom
High-pitched whine or loud humming noise from inside the fridge or freezer compartment.
Evaporator Fan Noise or Ice Contact
Symptom
Ice buildup on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, with water dripping from vents.
Refrigerator Evaporator Icing
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice, but no error code displayed.
Ice Maker Supply or Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling appears normal.
Door Switch or LED Module Failure
Symptom
Mold or black spots on door gaskets and around the door frame.
Gasket Mold Growth
Symptom
Refrigerator does not start at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power to Appliance
Symptom
Refrigerator makes loud knocking or banging noises, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Compressor Mount or Refrigerant Line Vibration
Symptom
Refrigerator not cold enough; compressor runs but temperatures remain high, especially in hot weather.
Poor Condenser Heat Dissipation
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling in both compartments; interior light works but temperatures remain high.
Compressor Not Running or Sealed System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; items in the fridge or freezer are freezing solid.
Thermostat or Temperature Sensor Misreading
Symptom
Refrigerator starts but stops after a few seconds; display may flicker.
Intermittent Power or Control Reset
Symptom
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against surrounding cabinets.
Cabinet Vibration and Installation Issue
Symptom
Warm air or condensation around the door frame; doors feel hot to the touch.
Door Frame Heater or Condenser Loop Overheating
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Line or Switch Problem
Symptom
Water leaking inside the refrigerator compartment, often under the crisper drawers.
Blocked Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
Overflowing Drain Pan or External Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Refrigerator compartment is too warm while the compressor runs almost continuously; error E1 shown on display.
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Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10; ice maker (if equipped) does not produce ice and may stop mid-cycle.
|
Ice Maker Motor or Position Sensor Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Error E11 displayed; water dispenser (if equipped) does not work or stops unexpectedly.
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Water Inlet Valve or Flow Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12; door alarm may sound even when doors appear closed.
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Door Switch or Door Sensor Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Error E13 displayed; refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes.
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User Interface Keypad or Touch Panel Error | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14; refrigerator may run continuously or not start defrost cycles correctly.
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Real-Time Clock or EEPROM Error on Main PCB | View Details |
| E15 |
Error E15 displayed; refrigerator may not cool and interior fan may not run.
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Low Voltage DC Supply Error to Fans and Sensors | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer compartment not reaching set temperature; display shows E2 and may beep intermittently.
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Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Refrigerator displays E3 and may not defrost properly; frost accumulates on the rear wall of the freezer or fridge section.
|
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Unit shows E4 and the freezer is warm with heavy ice buildup on the evaporator; fan may be noisy or stopped.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5; refrigerator may not cool properly or may cycle erratically.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Refrigerator beeps and shows E6; interior lights may work but compressor does not start or starts erratically.
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Communication Error Between User Interface and Main Control Board | View Details |
| E7 |
Error E7 displayed; ice buildup around the evaporator fan area; fan may run noisily or stop.
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Evaporator Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8; refrigerator and freezer both warm or not reaching set temperatures.
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Compressor Start / Inverter or PTC Relay Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Error E9 displayed; refrigerator may shut down or run erratically after power fluctuations.
|
Main Control Board Power Supply Error | View Details |
| – |
Alarm beeping and door-open indicator active even when doors are closed.
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False Door Open Detection | View Details |
| – |
Bad odor inside the refrigerator, even after removing spoiled food.
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Persistent Odor and Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes from the rear of the refrigerator; compressor does not stay running.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the interior walls and shelves.
|
High Humidity or Poor Door Seal | View Details |
| – |
Display panel not responding to touch or button presses, but cooling continues.
|
User Interface Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open after being shut.
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup in the freezer compartment, covering food and drawers.
|
Defrost System Failure or Air Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator compartment warm; food in fridge spoils while freezer seems normal.
|
Air Duct Blockage or Damper Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature acceptable but ice cream is soft and fridge is slightly warm; compressor cycles frequently.
|
Partial Refrigerant Restriction or Low Charge | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched whine or loud humming noise from inside the fridge or freezer compartment.
|
Evaporator Fan Noise or Ice Contact | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment, with water dripping from vents.
|
Refrigerator Evaporator Icing | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice, but no error code displayed.
|
Ice Maker Supply or Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling appears normal.
|
Door Switch or LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Mold or black spots on door gaskets and around the door frame.
|
Gasket Mold Growth | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator does not start at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
|
No Power to Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator makes loud knocking or banging noises, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Compressor Mount or Refrigerant Line Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cold enough; compressor runs but temperatures remain high, especially in hot weather.
|
Poor Condenser Heat Dissipation | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling in both compartments; interior light works but temperatures remain high.
|
Compressor Not Running or Sealed System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; items in the fridge or freezer are freezing solid.
|
Thermostat or Temperature Sensor Misreading | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator starts but stops after a few seconds; display may flicker.
|
Intermittent Power or Control Reset | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against surrounding cabinets.
|
Cabinet Vibration and Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Warm air or condensation around the door frame; doors feel hot to the touch.
|
Door Frame Heater or Condenser Loop Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
|
Dispenser Line or Switch Problem | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the refrigerator compartment, often under the crisper drawers.
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator.
|
Overflowing Drain Pan or External Leak | View Details |
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