Summit 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 stuck in defrost or not cooling during this time.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Circuit Stuck
E0
Refrigerator display shows E0 and unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
Main Control Board Communication Fault
E1
Refrigerator display shows E1 and the fresh food section temperature is inaccurate or fluctuates.
Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E10
Display shows E10 and the door alarm may sound continuously even when doors are closed.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and freezer temperature is too warm or reading incorrectly.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and the unit may not defrost properly, with ice buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the unit may not defrost, leading to heavy frost on the evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the interior lights or control panel may behave erratically.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Error
E7
Display shows E7 and the ice maker or ice compartment temperature is abnormal.
Ice Maker Compartment Sensor Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the condenser fan may not run, causing high temperatures and possible compressor overheating.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the evaporator fan may not run, leading to warm temperatures and frost buildup.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and the refrigerator or freezer temperature is excessively high.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
Hi
Display shows Hi or H0 and the temperature reading appears extremely high or flashing.
Temperature Sensor Out-of-Range (High) Reading
L1
Display shows L1 and the refrigerator or freezer temperature is abnormally low, possibly freezing items in the fresh food section.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
Lo
Display shows Lo or L0 and the interior temperature reading appears extremely low or flashing.
Temperature Sensor Out-of-Range (Low) Reading
Symptom
Chemical or plastic smell from new refrigerator that persists for weeks.
Off-Gassing from New Components
Symptom
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, no cooling.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on exterior cabinet or around door gaskets.
Excessive Condensation
Symptom
Display or control panel unresponsive, buttons do not change settings.
User Interface Failure
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm, ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
Evaporator Frost Block / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer is cold but ice cream is soft and refrigerator section is warmer than normal.
Restricted Airflow Between Freezer and Refrigerator
Symptom
Freezer temperature fluctuates, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Inconsistent Freezer Temperature Control
Symptom
Ice buildup on freezer floor or around door, door hard to close.
Door Air Leak / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, freezer otherwise cold.
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure
Symptom
Ice maker overflows or creates large clumps of ice in the bin.
Ice Maker Overfill / Water Valve Leaking
Symptom
Interior light stays on when door is closed, causing warmth near light area.
Door Switch or Light Circuit Stuck On
Symptom
Loud buzzing or humming noise from rear of refrigerator.
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan
Symptom
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator door not closing properly, door swings open or does not align with cabinet.
Door Hinge / Alignment Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator has a strong musty or moldy odor inside.
Interior Odor / Biological Growth
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fresh food and freezer sections warm, interior lights work but no cooling.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Refrigerator not running at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
No Power / Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, temperatures may be normal or slightly warm.
Continuous Run / Poor Cooling Efficiency
Symptom
Refrigerator section freezing food, especially items near the back or bottom shelves.
Overcooling in Fresh Food Compartment
Symptom
Water dispenser (if equipped) not working, no water flow from dispenser.
Water Dispenser Flow Failure
Symptom
Water leaking inside refrigerator, pooling under crisper drawers or on bottom of fresh food compartment.
Clogged Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking onto floor from under the refrigerator.
External Leak from Drain Pan or Water System
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF and the unit may be stuck in defrost or not cooling during this time.
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Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Circuit Stuck | View Details |
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0 and unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
|
Main Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator display shows E1 and the fresh food section temperature is inaccurate or fluctuates.
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Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10 and the door alarm may sound continuously even when doors are closed.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and freezer temperature is too warm or reading incorrectly.
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Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the unit may not defrost properly, with ice buildup on the evaporator.
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Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the unit may not defrost, leading to heavy frost on the evaporator and poor cooling.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
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Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the interior lights or control panel may behave erratically.
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User Interface / Display Board Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the ice maker or ice compartment temperature is abnormal.
|
Ice Maker Compartment Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the condenser fan may not run, causing high temperatures and possible compressor overheating.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the evaporator fan may not run, leading to warm temperatures and frost buildup.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the refrigerator or freezer temperature is excessively high.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi or H0 and the temperature reading appears extremely high or flashing.
|
Temperature Sensor Out-of-Range (High) Reading | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and the refrigerator or freezer temperature is abnormally low, possibly freezing items in the fresh food section.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo or L0 and the interior temperature reading appears extremely low or flashing.
|
Temperature Sensor Out-of-Range (Low) Reading | View Details |
| – |
Chemical or plastic smell from new refrigerator that persists for weeks.
|
Off-Gassing from New Components | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor tries to start but shuts off quickly, no cooling.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on exterior cabinet or around door gaskets.
|
Excessive Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Display or control panel unresponsive, buttons do not change settings.
|
User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm, ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
|
Evaporator Frost Block / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is cold but ice cream is soft and refrigerator section is warmer than normal.
|
Restricted Airflow Between Freezer and Refrigerator | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature fluctuates, sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Inconsistent Freezer Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Ice buildup on freezer floor or around door, door hard to close.
|
Door Air Leak / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, freezer otherwise cold.
|
Ice Maker Fill or Harvest Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker overflows or creates large clumps of ice in the bin.
|
Ice Maker Overfill / Water Valve Leaking | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on when door is closed, causing warmth near light area.
|
Door Switch or Light Circuit Stuck On | View Details |
| – |
Loud buzzing or humming noise from rear of refrigerator.
|
Noisy Compressor or Condenser Fan | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor starts or stops.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator door not closing properly, door swings open or does not align with cabinet.
|
Door Hinge / Alignment Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has a strong musty or moldy odor inside.
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Interior Odor / Biological Growth | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both fresh food and freezer sections warm, interior lights work but no cooling.
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Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not running at all, no lights, no display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and never cycles off, temperatures may be normal or slightly warm.
|
Continuous Run / Poor Cooling Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator section freezing food, especially items near the back or bottom shelves.
|
Overcooling in Fresh Food Compartment | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser (if equipped) not working, no water flow from dispenser.
|
Water Dispenser Flow Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside refrigerator, pooling under crisper drawers or on bottom of fresh food compartment.
|
Clogged Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto floor from under the refrigerator.
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External Leak from Drain Pan or Water System | View Details |
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