Magic Chef Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dF
Display shows dF and the unit may be in or reporting a defrost cycle.
Defrost Mode Indication or Defrost Sensor Alert
dO
Display shows dO and an alarm may sound, indicating a door open condition.
Door Open Sensor or Door Switch Error
E0
Refrigerator display shows E0 and cooling performance is erratic or intermittent.
Main Control Board Communication Fault
E1
Refrigerator display shows E1 and fresh food section temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Failure
E2
Freezer temperature is incorrect and the display shows E2.
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator runs continuously or not at all, with poor temperature control.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault
E4
Refrigerator shows E4 and there is heavy frost buildup on the freezer back wall or poor cooling.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5 and the ice maker or water dispenser is not functioning correctly on models with these features.
Ice Maker / Dispenser Sensor or Motor Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the compressor does not start or cycles erratically.
Compressor Start Circuit / Inverter Error
E7
Display shows E7 and the condenser fan at the back of the refrigerator may not be running.
Condenser Fan Motor Error
E8
Display shows E8 and the evaporator fan inside the freezer is not running or is noisy.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
E9
Display shows E9 and the refrigerator may not cool properly or may shut down unexpectedly.
High Temperature or Overheat Protection Error
F1
Display shows F1 and the refrigerator may not respond to temperature adjustments.
Fresh Food Temperature Sensor Circuit Error
F2
Display shows F2 and the freezer temperature cannot be controlled accurately.
Freezer Temperature Sensor Circuit Error
H1
Display shows H1 and the refrigerator compartment is too warm.
Refrigerator Compartment High Temperature Alarm
H2
Display shows H2 and the freezer compartment is too warm or food is soft.
Freezer Compartment High Temperature Alarm
L1
Display shows L1 and the control panel buttons do not respond.
Control Panel Lock or Keypad Error
LO
Display shows LO and the temperature reading appears abnormally low or flashing.
Low Temperature or Sensor Out-of-Range Error
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but shuts off, refrigerator not cooling.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on interior walls and shelves.
Excess Humidity or Door Seal Issue
Symptom
Digital display is blank or dim, but refrigerator still cools.
User Interface / Display Failure
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, ice buildup on freezer back wall.
Evaporator Frost Buildup / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Frost buildup on food and shelves in the freezer, not just on the back wall.
Excess Moisture Infiltration
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the freezer.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Ice buildup on the freezer floor or under the bottom basket.
Defrost Drain Frozen at Outlet
Symptom
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or ice production is slow.
Low Water Flow to Ice Maker
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, but freezer is cold.
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure
Symptom
Interior lights not working when doors are opened, but refrigerator cools normally.
Door Switch or Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator and freezer are warm, but compressor and fans are running continuously.
Sealed System Refrigerant Loss or Restriction
Symptom
Refrigerator door does not close or pop open properly, door sagging.
Door Hinge or Cam Wear
Symptom
Refrigerator has a strong musty or moldy odor that persists after cleaning shelves.
Internal Odor Contamination
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation.
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior lights work but both compartments are warm.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in the fresh food compartment.
Temperature Control Stuck Closed / Sensor Misreading
Symptom
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets when running.
Improper Leveling or Cabinet Contact
Symptom
Refrigerator will not start at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power / Electrical Supply Failure
Symptom
Warm air or condensation around the refrigerator door gasket, doors feel hot to the touch on the edges.
Door Mullion Heater or Condenser Heat Transfer
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still makes ice.
Dispenser Water Line or Switch Failure
Symptom
Water leaking inside the refrigerator, pooling under crisper drawers.
Clogged Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from the front or underneath the refrigerator.
External Leak from Water System or Drain Pan
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF and the unit may be in or reporting a defrost cycle.
|
Defrost Mode Indication or Defrost Sensor Alert | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO and an alarm may sound, indicating a door open condition.
|
Door Open Sensor or Door Switch Error | View Details |
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0 and cooling performance is erratic or intermittent.
|
Main Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator display shows E1 and fresh food section temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
|
Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer temperature is incorrect and the display shows E2.
|
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator runs continuously or not at all, with poor temperature control.
|
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Refrigerator shows E4 and there is heavy frost buildup on the freezer back wall or poor cooling.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the ice maker or water dispenser is not functioning correctly on models with these features.
|
Ice Maker / Dispenser Sensor or Motor Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the compressor does not start or cycles erratically.
|
Compressor Start Circuit / Inverter Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the condenser fan at the back of the refrigerator may not be running.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the evaporator fan inside the freezer is not running or is noisy.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the refrigerator may not cool properly or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
High Temperature or Overheat Protection Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the refrigerator may not respond to temperature adjustments.
|
Fresh Food Temperature Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the freezer temperature cannot be controlled accurately.
|
Freezer Temperature Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the refrigerator compartment is too warm.
|
Refrigerator Compartment High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| H2 |
Display shows H2 and the freezer compartment is too warm or food is soft.
|
Freezer Compartment High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and the control panel buttons do not respond.
|
Control Panel Lock or Keypad Error | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO and the temperature reading appears abnormally low or flashing.
|
Low Temperature or Sensor Out-of-Range Error | 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 water droplets forming on interior walls and shelves.
|
Excess Humidity or Door Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Digital display is blank or dim, but refrigerator still cools.
|
User Interface / Display Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, ice buildup on freezer back wall.
|
Evaporator Frost Buildup / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Frost buildup on food and shelves in the freezer, not just on the back wall.
|
Excess Moisture Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the freezer.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the freezer floor or under the bottom basket.
|
Defrost Drain Frozen at Outlet | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or ice production is slow.
|
Low Water Flow to Ice Maker | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, but freezer is cold.
|
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior lights not working when doors are opened, but refrigerator cools normally.
|
Door Switch or Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and freezer are warm, but compressor and fans are running continuously.
|
Sealed System Refrigerant Loss or Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door does not close or pop open properly, door sagging.
|
Door Hinge or Cam Wear | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has a strong musty or moldy odor that persists after cleaning shelves.
|
Internal Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior lights work but both compartments are warm.
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in the fresh food compartment.
|
Temperature Control Stuck Closed / Sensor Misreading | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets when running.
|
Improper Leveling or Cabinet Contact | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not start at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Electrical Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Warm air or condensation around the refrigerator door gasket, doors feel hot to the touch on the edges.
|
Door Mullion Heater or Condenser Heat Transfer | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still makes ice.
|
Dispenser Water Line or Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the refrigerator, pooling under crisper drawers.
|
Clogged Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from the front or underneath the refrigerator.
|
External Leak from Water System or Drain Pan | View Details |
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