Sharp 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
Display shows E1 and freezer temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault
E10
Display shows E10 and the ice maker does not fill with water or makes very small cubes.
Ice Maker Water Fill Fault
E11
Display shows E11 and the ice maker stops cycling or gets stuck mid-cycle.
Ice Maker Motor / Position Sensor Fault
E12
Display shows E12 and the refrigerator interior lights may flicker or not operate correctly.
LED Lighting Circuit Fault
E13
Display shows E13 and the refrigerator may not respond to temperature adjustments or button presses.
User Interface Panel Communication Fault
E14
Display shows E14 and the refrigerator may not enter or exit defrost correctly, with repeated frost buildup.
Defrost Control Circuit Fault
E15
Display shows E15 and the refrigerator may run continuously or not reach set temperatures.
Compressor Temperature / Overload Sensor Fault
E16
Display shows E16 and the refrigerator may not dispense water or may show a water system error.
Water Dispenser / Flow Sensor Fault
E17
Display shows E17 and the refrigerator may not switch correctly between different cooling zones (e.g., multi-zone drawer).
Damper / Multi-Zone Valve Fault
E18
Display shows E18 and the refrigerator may show abnormal humidity control or condensation issues in special drawers.
Humidity / Crisper Sensor Fault
E19
Display shows E19 and the refrigerator may not lock or unlock the control panel or child lock properly.
Control Lock / Keypad Logic Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and the refrigerator may not defrost properly (ice buildup on rear wall).
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Fault
E3
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator may not defrost; frost accumulates on the evaporator and rear wall.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the ice maker or ice room temperature is abnormal; ice production may stop.
Ice Maker / Ice Room Sensor Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and the ambient temperature reading is incorrect or the unit behaves oddly in normal room conditions.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to door openings (lights or fans behave abnormally).
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the refrigerator may not cool properly or may shut down unexpectedly.
Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the fan noise may be abnormal or airflow is weak in one compartment.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the compressor may not start or may run erratically.
Compressor Drive / Inverter Communication Fault
Symptom
Bad odor inside refrigerator even after removing spoiled food.
Persistent Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Both refrigerator and freezer not cooling at all, interior warm.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on the exterior cabinet or around door gaskets.
High Humidity / Mullion Heater or Door Heater Issue
Symptom
Display works but compressor and fans do not run, interior warms up.
Control Output Failure / Relay Fault
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator section too cold, food freezing in fresh food compartment.
Air Damper Stuck Open / Thermistor Misreading
Symptom
Frost or ice forming around the freezer door frame and gasket.
Air Infiltration / Gasket Leak
Symptom
Ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer, reduced cooling and noisy fan.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works.
Ice Maker Assembly / Fill Issue
Symptom
Interior light not working when door is opened, but refrigerator cools normally.
Door Switch or LED Module Failure
Symptom
Loud buzzing or humming noise from the back of the refrigerator.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator does not start at all, no lights or display.
No Power / Main Fuse or Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator door not closing properly or popping open, warm temperatures and frost buildup.
Door Alignment / Gasket Seal Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator leaking water onto the floor from the front or underneath.
Defrost Drain Blockage / Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling, freezer cold but fresh food section warm.
Airflow Restriction / Evaporator Frost Block
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, but temperatures are only slightly cool.
Poor Condenser Heat Rejection / Refrigerant System Inefficiency
Symptom
Refrigerator temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing items then warming.
Sensor Calibration / Control Logic Issue
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
Dispenser Water Line / Switch Issue
Symptom
Water pooling inside the refrigerator under the crisper drawers.
Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel
| 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 |
Display shows E1 and freezer temperature is incorrect or fluctuating.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10 and the ice maker does not fill with water or makes very small cubes.
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Ice Maker Water Fill Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11 and the ice maker stops cycling or gets stuck mid-cycle.
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Ice Maker Motor / Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12 and the refrigerator interior lights may flicker or not operate correctly.
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LED Lighting Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13 and the refrigerator may not respond to temperature adjustments or button presses.
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User Interface Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14 and the refrigerator may not enter or exit defrost correctly, with repeated frost buildup.
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Defrost Control Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15 and the refrigerator may run continuously or not reach set temperatures.
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Compressor Temperature / Overload Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Display shows E16 and the refrigerator may not dispense water or may show a water system error.
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Water Dispenser / Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Display shows E17 and the refrigerator may not switch correctly between different cooling zones (e.g., multi-zone drawer).
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Damper / Multi-Zone Valve Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Display shows E18 and the refrigerator may show abnormal humidity control or condensation issues in special drawers.
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Humidity / Crisper Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Display shows E19 and the refrigerator may not lock or unlock the control panel or child lock properly.
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Control Lock / Keypad Logic Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the refrigerator may not defrost properly (ice buildup on rear wall).
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Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the refrigerator may not defrost; frost accumulates on the evaporator and rear wall.
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Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the ice maker or ice room temperature is abnormal; ice production may stop.
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Ice Maker / Ice Room Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the ambient temperature reading is incorrect or the unit behaves oddly in normal room conditions.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the refrigerator may not respond correctly to door openings (lights or fans behave abnormally).
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the refrigerator may not cool properly or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Main Control Board Communication / Internal Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the fan noise may be abnormal or airflow is weak in one compartment.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the compressor may not start or may run erratically.
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Compressor Drive / Inverter Communication Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bad odor inside refrigerator even after removing spoiled food.
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Persistent Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Both refrigerator and freezer not cooling at all, interior warm.
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Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off quickly.
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Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on the exterior cabinet or around door gaskets.
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High Humidity / Mullion Heater or Door Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display works but compressor and fans do not run, interior warms up.
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Control Output Failure / Relay Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator section too cold, food freezing in fresh food compartment.
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Air Damper Stuck Open / Thermistor Misreading | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice forming around the freezer door frame and gasket.
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Air Infiltration / Gasket Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer, reduced cooling and noisy fan.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works.
|
Ice Maker Assembly / Fill Issue | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working when door is opened, but refrigerator cools normally.
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Door Switch or LED Module Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud buzzing or humming noise from the back of the refrigerator.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
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Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator does not start at all, no lights or display.
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No Power / Main Fuse or Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door not closing properly or popping open, warm temperatures and frost buildup.
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Door Alignment / Gasket Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator leaking water onto the floor from the front or underneath.
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Defrost Drain Blockage / Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling, freezer cold but fresh food section warm.
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Airflow Restriction / Evaporator Frost Block | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, but temperatures are only slightly cool.
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Poor Condenser Heat Rejection / Refrigerant System Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing items then warming.
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Sensor Calibration / Control Logic Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, but ice maker still produces ice.
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Dispenser Water Line / Switch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling inside the refrigerator under the crisper drawers.
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Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel | View Details |
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