Panasonic Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F11
Refrigerator beeps and shows F11, fresh food compartment too warm
Refrigerator Door Switch / Door Open Detection Error
F12
Freezer door alarm with F12 code, beeping even when door appears closed
Freezer Door Switch / Reed Sensor Error
H01
Refrigerator not cooling, display shows H01 alarm or blinking, compressor does not start
Compressor Inverter PCB Communication Error
H02
Refrigerator not cooling properly, display shows H02, compressor attempts to start then stops
Compressor Lock or Overcurrent Protection
H03
Refrigerator shows H03 error, cooling stops intermittently, fan noises may be abnormal
Refrigerator Compartment Fan Motor Error
H04
Freezer not freezing properly, display shows H04, unusual silence from freezer area
Freezer Compartment Fan Motor Error
H05
Refrigerator shows H05, interior lights work but compressor and fans do not run
Main Control PCB Failure / Power Supply Error
H11
Display shows H11, refrigerator may still run but with abnormal cooling or fan behavior
Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display/Control PCB
H21
Refrigerator shows H21, temperature readings are inaccurate or fluctuating, cooling cycles seem abnormal
Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Error (Open/Short)
H22
Freezer temperature display incorrect, unit shows H22 error, freezer may over-freeze or under-freeze
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Error (Open/Short)
H23
Display shows H23, ice build-up around evaporator, poor cooling performance
Defrost Thermistor / Evaporator Sensor Error
H24
Refrigerator shows H24, heavy frost on evaporator, cooling weak, fan noise may be restricted
Defrost Heater Circuit Error
H25
Display shows H25, water or ice dispenser may not work correctly, or ice maker area too warm/cold
Ice Maker / Ice Room Thermistor Error
H26
Refrigerator shows H26, unusual fan cycling, sometimes noisy operation from condenser area
Condenser Fan Motor Error
H27
Display shows H27, refrigerator may run continuously or not reach set temperature
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Error
H41
Refrigerator shows H41, ice maker not producing ice or stops mid-cycle
Ice Maker Motor / Position Error
H42
Display shows H42, water dispenser may not operate, or ice maker does not fill
Water Inlet Valve / Flow Error
H51
Refrigerator shows H51, compressor runs but cooling is poor or uneven
Refrigerant System Performance Error
H98
Refrigerator shows H98, unit may shut down or run erratically after a power event
Inverter PCB Overheating / Protection Error
H99
Display shows H99, refrigerator does not start cooling after power-on
Inverter / Compressor Start Failure
U11
Refrigerator shows U11, water dispenser stops mid-flow or does not operate
Water Supply / Flow Interruption
U14
Display shows U14, refrigerator may not respond to some control inputs
Control Panel Key Input Error
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but shuts off, refrigerator not cooling
Compressor Overload / Start Failure
Symptom
Display panel is blank or flickering, but interior lights may still work
Display PCB Power / Communication Issue
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on freezer walls and around door opening
Door Gasket Air Leak / Door Misalignment
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, food spoiling in fresh food compartment
Airflow Restriction / Damper Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but refrigerator section seems normal
Freezer Evaporator Frosted Over / Defrost Failure
Symptom
High-pitched whine or chirping noise from inside the refrigerator or freezer
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Ice maker not producing ice, no error code, ice room temperature seems normal
Ice Maker Water Supply / Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Interior light stays on when door is closed, compartment gets warm near light area
Door Switch Stuck Open / Light Circuit Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator cabinet sides feel very hot to the touch
Condenser Overheating / Mullion Heater Overrun
Symptom
Refrigerator does not restart after a power outage, no lights or display
Power Supply / Surge Damage
Symptom
Refrigerator emits a strong chemical or burning smell
Electrical Component Overheating
Symptom
Refrigerator frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator interior has a persistent bad odor even after cleaning
Odor Absorption / Drain Contamination
Symptom
Refrigerator makes loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior warm in both compartments, lights work but no compressor or fan noise
Compressor Not Running / Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs continuously and is too cold, items freezing in fresh food compartment
Thermostat / Thermistor Misreading Low Temperature
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice
Dispenser Line / Switch Problem
Symptom
Water leaking inside refrigerator compartment, pooling under crisper drawers
Blocked Refrigerator Drain / Condensate Overflow
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator
Drain System Blockage / Defrost Water Overflow
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F11 |
Refrigerator beeps and shows F11, fresh food compartment too warm
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Refrigerator Door Switch / Door Open Detection Error | View Details |
| F12 |
Freezer door alarm with F12 code, beeping even when door appears closed
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Freezer Door Switch / Reed Sensor Error | View Details |
| H01 |
Refrigerator not cooling, display shows H01 alarm or blinking, compressor does not start
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Compressor Inverter PCB Communication Error | View Details |
| H02 |
Refrigerator not cooling properly, display shows H02, compressor attempts to start then stops
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Compressor Lock or Overcurrent Protection | View Details |
| H03 |
Refrigerator shows H03 error, cooling stops intermittently, fan noises may be abnormal
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Refrigerator Compartment Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| H04 |
Freezer not freezing properly, display shows H04, unusual silence from freezer area
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Freezer Compartment Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| H05 |
Refrigerator shows H05, interior lights work but compressor and fans do not run
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Main Control PCB Failure / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| H11 |
Display shows H11, refrigerator may still run but with abnormal cooling or fan behavior
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Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display/Control PCB | View Details |
| H21 |
Refrigerator shows H21, temperature readings are inaccurate or fluctuating, cooling cycles seem abnormal
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Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Error (Open/Short) | View Details |
| H22 |
Freezer temperature display incorrect, unit shows H22 error, freezer may over-freeze or under-freeze
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Freezer Compartment Thermistor Error (Open/Short) | View Details |
| H23 |
Display shows H23, ice build-up around evaporator, poor cooling performance
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Defrost Thermistor / Evaporator Sensor Error | View Details |
| H24 |
Refrigerator shows H24, heavy frost on evaporator, cooling weak, fan noise may be restricted
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Defrost Heater Circuit Error | View Details |
| H25 |
Display shows H25, water or ice dispenser may not work correctly, or ice maker area too warm/cold
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Ice Maker / Ice Room Thermistor Error | View Details |
| H26 |
Refrigerator shows H26, unusual fan cycling, sometimes noisy operation from condenser area
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Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| H27 |
Display shows H27, refrigerator may run continuously or not reach set temperature
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| H41 |
Refrigerator shows H41, ice maker not producing ice or stops mid-cycle
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Ice Maker Motor / Position Error | View Details |
| H42 |
Display shows H42, water dispenser may not operate, or ice maker does not fill
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Water Inlet Valve / Flow Error | View Details |
| H51 |
Refrigerator shows H51, compressor runs but cooling is poor or uneven
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Refrigerant System Performance Error | View Details |
| H98 |
Refrigerator shows H98, unit may shut down or run erratically after a power event
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Inverter PCB Overheating / Protection Error | View Details |
| H99 |
Display shows H99, refrigerator does not start cooling after power-on
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Inverter / Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| U11 |
Refrigerator shows U11, water dispenser stops mid-flow or does not operate
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Water Supply / Flow Interruption | View Details |
| U14 |
Display shows U14, refrigerator may not respond to some control inputs
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Control Panel Key Input Error | View Details |
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Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but shuts off, refrigerator not cooling
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Compressor Overload / Start Failure | View Details |
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Display panel is blank or flickering, but interior lights may still work
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Display PCB Power / Communication Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on freezer walls and around door opening
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Door Gasket Air Leak / Door Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, food spoiling in fresh food compartment
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Airflow Restriction / Damper Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not freezing properly, ice cream soft, but refrigerator section seems normal
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Freezer Evaporator Frosted Over / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched whine or chirping noise from inside the refrigerator or freezer
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Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not producing ice, no error code, ice room temperature seems normal
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Ice Maker Water Supply / Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on when door is closed, compartment gets warm near light area
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Door Switch Stuck Open / Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
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Refrigerator cabinet sides feel very hot to the touch
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Condenser Overheating / Mullion Heater Overrun | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator does not restart after a power outage, no lights or display
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Power Supply / Surge Damage | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator emits a strong chemical or burning smell
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Electrical Component Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator interior has a persistent bad odor even after cleaning
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Odor Absorption / Drain Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator makes loud knocking, banging, or rattling noises during operation
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Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior warm in both compartments, lights work but no compressor or fan noise
|
Compressor Not Running / Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs continuously and is too cold, items freezing in fresh food compartment
|
Thermostat / Thermistor Misreading Low Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice
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Dispenser Line / Switch Problem | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside refrigerator compartment, pooling under crisper drawers
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Blocked Refrigerator Drain / Condensate Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under the refrigerator
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Drain System Blockage / Defrost Water Overflow | View Details |
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