Grundig Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E0
Refrigerator display shows E0 and cooling performance is reduced or intermittent.
Refrigerator Compartment Sensor Fault
E1
Freezer temperature is incorrect and the display shows E1.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault
E10
Display shows E10 and the refrigerator may not cool properly, with both compartments warming.
Refrigerant System / Low Cooling Capacity Fault
E11
Display shows E11 and the water dispenser does not work or flow is very weak on plumbed-in models.
Water Inlet Valve / Flow Fault
E12
Display shows E12 and the interior LED lighting may flicker or not turn on.
LED Lighting / Driver Fault
E13
Display shows E13 and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
E14
Display shows E14 and the refrigerator may run continuously or not reach the set temperature.
Main Control Board Temperature Regulation Fault
E15
Display shows E15 and the refrigerator may beep continuously or show a door-open warning even when doors are closed.
Door Open Detection / Alarm Fault
E16
Display shows E16 and the Super Cool or Super Freeze functions do not activate properly.
Special Mode Control Fault (Super Cool/Freeze)
E17
Display shows E17 and the freezer temperature fluctuates widely or does not reach the set point.
Freezer Temperature Regulation Fault
E18
Display shows E18 and the refrigerator may not enter or exit Holiday/Vacation mode correctly.
Mode Memory / EEPROM Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and the refrigerator struggles to maintain set temperature or cycles erratically.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Fault
E3
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator compartment may be too warm or too cold.
Evaporator Sensor Fault (Refrigerator Evaporator)
E4
Display shows E4 and the freezer may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the rear wall.
Freezer Evaporator Sensor Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and the refrigerator may not defrost correctly, with ice forming behind the rear panel.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the interior light or fan operation may be erratic when doors are opened or closed.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the fan inside the refrigerator or freezer may not run.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the compressor may not start or may run only briefly before stopping.
Compressor Start / Inverter Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the ice maker or water dispenser may not function correctly on models with these features.
Ice Maker / Dispenser Sensor or Motor Fault
Symptom
Alarm beeping and temperature warning light on, but temperatures seem normal.
False Temperature Alarm
Symptom
Bad odor inside the refrigerator even after cleaning shelves.
Persistent Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Both refrigerator and freezer not cooling at all, interior lights work but no compressor sound.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor tries to start but fails.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on the exterior of the refrigerator cabinet or around door seals.
Excess Condensation
Symptom
Display panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch or Button Controls
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing.
Normal Vacuum Effect / Check Valve Issue
Symptom
Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but refrigerator seems normal.
Freezer Evaporator Frosting / Partial Blockage
Symptom
High-pitched whine or chirping noise from inside the refrigerator compartment.
Noisy Evaporator Fan Motor
Symptom
Ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer or refrigerator compartment.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice, but water dispenser works.
Ice Maker Production Failure
Symptom
Interior light not working but refrigerator cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Loud humming or buzzing noise from the back of the refrigerator.
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan
Symptom
Rattling or knocking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Refrigerant Line or Component Vibration
Symptom
Refrigerator compartment too cold, food freezing on top shelves.
Thermostat / Sensor Calibration or Damper Stuck Open
Symptom
Refrigerator does not start at all, display is blank and no lights.
No Power / Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator door not closing properly or popping open.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling, freezer cold but fresh food compartment warm.
Air Duct / Damper Blockage or Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs continuously and rarely shuts off, but temperatures are near normal.
Extended Run Time / Inefficiency
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Flow Restriction or Switch Fault
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from the front or rear of the refrigerator.
External Leak from Water System or Drain
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment or under the crisper drawers.
Clogged Defrost Drain
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0 and cooling performance is reduced or intermittent.
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Refrigerator Compartment Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer temperature is incorrect and the display shows E1.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10 and the refrigerator may not cool properly, with both compartments warming.
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Refrigerant System / Low Cooling Capacity Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11 and the water dispenser does not work or flow is very weak on plumbed-in models.
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Water Inlet Valve / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12 and the interior LED lighting may flicker or not turn on.
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LED Lighting / Driver Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13 and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
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User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14 and the refrigerator may run continuously or not reach the set temperature.
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Main Control Board Temperature Regulation Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15 and the refrigerator may beep continuously or show a door-open warning even when doors are closed.
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Door Open Detection / Alarm Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Display shows E16 and the Super Cool or Super Freeze functions do not activate properly.
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Special Mode Control Fault (Super Cool/Freeze) | View Details |
| E17 |
Display shows E17 and the freezer temperature fluctuates widely or does not reach the set point.
|
Freezer Temperature Regulation Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Display shows E18 and the refrigerator may not enter or exit Holiday/Vacation mode correctly.
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Mode Memory / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the refrigerator struggles to maintain set temperature or cycles erratically.
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator compartment may be too warm or too cold.
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Evaporator Sensor Fault (Refrigerator Evaporator) | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the freezer may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the rear wall.
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Freezer Evaporator Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the refrigerator may not defrost correctly, with ice forming behind the rear panel.
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Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the interior light or fan operation may be erratic when doors are opened or closed.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the fan inside the refrigerator or freezer may not run.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the compressor may not start or may run only briefly before stopping.
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Compressor Start / Inverter Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the ice maker or water dispenser may not function correctly on models with these features.
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Ice Maker / Dispenser Sensor or Motor Fault | View Details |
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Alarm beeping and temperature warning light on, but temperatures seem normal.
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False Temperature Alarm | View Details |
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Bad odor inside the refrigerator even after cleaning shelves.
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Persistent Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
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Both refrigerator and freezer not cooling at all, interior lights work but no compressor sound.
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Compressor Not Running | View Details |
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Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor tries to start but fails.
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Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
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Condensation or moisture on the exterior of the refrigerator cabinet or around door seals.
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Excess Condensation | View Details |
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Display panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
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Unresponsive Touch or Button Controls | View Details |
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Freezer door difficult to open immediately after closing.
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Normal Vacuum Effect / Check Valve Issue | View Details |
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Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but refrigerator seems normal.
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Freezer Evaporator Frosting / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched whine or chirping noise from inside the refrigerator compartment.
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Noisy Evaporator Fan Motor | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer or refrigerator compartment.
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Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice, but water dispenser works.
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Ice Maker Production Failure | View Details |
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Interior light not working but refrigerator cools normally.
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Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
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Loud humming or buzzing noise from the back of the refrigerator.
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Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan | View Details |
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Rattling or knocking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
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Refrigerant Line or Component Vibration | View Details |
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Refrigerator compartment too cold, food freezing on top shelves.
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Thermostat / Sensor Calibration or Damper Stuck Open | View Details |
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Refrigerator does not start at all, display is blank and no lights.
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No Power / Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door not closing properly or popping open.
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Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling, freezer cold but fresh food compartment warm.
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Air Duct / Damper Blockage or Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs continuously and rarely shuts off, but temperatures are near normal.
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Extended Run Time / Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
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Dispenser Flow Restriction or Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from the front or rear of the refrigerator.
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External Leak from Water System or Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment or under the crisper drawers.
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Clogged Defrost Drain | View Details |
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