Viking 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 unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
Main Control Board Communication / Configuration Error
E1
Refrigerator display shows E1; unit may run continuously or not maintain set temperature.
Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Failure
E10
Display shows E10; water dispenser and/or ice maker may not function correctly.
Water Valve / Flow Sensor Error
E11
Display shows E11; door alarm may sound continuously or interior lights may not behave correctly.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error
E12
Display shows E12; refrigerator may not enter or exit defrost properly, or may show erratic defrost behavior.
Defrost Control / Relay Error
E13
Display shows E13; refrigerator may show incorrect temperature readings or fluctuate unexpectedly.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E14
Display shows E14; ice maker may stop mid-cycle or not complete harvest.
Ice Maker Motor / Position Error
E15
Display shows E15; ice level may not be detected correctly, causing overfilling or no ice production.
Ice Level Sensor / Optics Error
E16
Display shows E16; water dispenser may run briefly then stop, or may not run at all despite good supply.
Dispenser Switch / Control Error
E17
Display shows E17; high temperature alarm may sound and temperatures may be too warm.
High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Discrepancy
E18
Display shows E18; unit may not switch between modes correctly (e.g., Sabbath mode, vacation mode).
Mode Control / Software Error
E19
Display shows E19; unit may trip the breaker or show erratic power behavior.
Power Supply / Low Voltage Error
E2
Display shows E2; freezer temperature may be erratic or unit may over-freeze or under-freeze.
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure
E3
Display shows E3; ice production may stop or be inconsistent, and temperature readings may be inaccurate.
Ice Maker / Ice Box Thermistor Failure
E4
Display shows E4; refrigerator may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator.
Evaporator Defrost Sensor / Thermistor Failure
E5
Display shows E5; unit may not defrost and may show heavy frost on the evaporator or poor cooling.
Defrost Heater Circuit Failure
E6
Display shows E6; condenser fan may not run, and the refrigerator may run hot or not cool properly.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error
E7
Display shows E7; evaporator fan may not run, causing warm temperatures and frost patterns only on part of the coil.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error
E8
Display shows E8; refrigerator may not respond to temperature changes or may shut down unexpectedly.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Error
E9
Display shows E9; refrigerator may not cool and compressor may not start.
Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Error
Symptom
Both refrigerator and freezer are warm; compressor not running but interior lights work.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes; compressor attempts to start but shuts off.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Trip
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on exterior door surfaces or around mullion between doors.
Door Mullion Heater / Condensation Control Issue
Symptom
Control panel buttons unresponsive or intermittent.
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
Door alarm beeping even when doors appear closed.
False Door Open Detection
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm; little or no air coming from refrigerator vents.
Airflow Restriction Between Freezer and Fresh Food
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside freezer.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together.
Ice Maker Low Fill / Slow Freeze
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Ice or frost buildup on interior walls, ceiling, or around door opening.
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Interior lights not working but refrigerator otherwise runs normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
Loud buzzing or humming noise from rear of refrigerator.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator and/or freezer too warm; compressor and fans run but cannot reach set temperature.
Refrigerant Charge / Sealed System Performance Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator cycles on and off rapidly or randomly; lights flicker.
Intermittent Power / Control Instability
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling in fresh food section but freezer is cold; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
Evaporator Frost Block / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; food freezing in fresh food section.
Temperature Control / Thermistor Calibration Fault
Symptom
Refrigerator will not power on at all; display dark and no sounds.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Water dispenser not working; no water flow from door.
Dispenser Water Flow Failure
Symptom
Water leaking from bottom front of refrigerator; puddle on floor.
Defrost Drain Clog or Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Water leaking inside refrigerator or under crisper drawers.
Internal Defrost Drain Overflow
Symptom
Water or ice tastes or smells bad.
Taste and Odor Contamination
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0 and unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
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Main Control Board Communication / Configuration Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator display shows E1; unit may run continuously or not maintain set temperature.
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Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10; water dispenser and/or ice maker may not function correctly.
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Water Valve / Flow Sensor Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11; door alarm may sound continuously or interior lights may not behave correctly.
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Door Switch / Door Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12; refrigerator may not enter or exit defrost properly, or may show erratic defrost behavior.
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Defrost Control / Relay Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13; refrigerator may show incorrect temperature readings or fluctuate unexpectedly.
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Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14; ice maker may stop mid-cycle or not complete harvest.
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Ice Maker Motor / Position Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15; ice level may not be detected correctly, causing overfilling or no ice production.
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Ice Level Sensor / Optics Error | View Details |
| E16 |
Display shows E16; water dispenser may run briefly then stop, or may not run at all despite good supply.
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Dispenser Switch / Control Error | View Details |
| E17 |
Display shows E17; high temperature alarm may sound and temperatures may be too warm.
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High Temperature Alarm / Sensor Discrepancy | View Details |
| E18 |
Display shows E18; unit may not switch between modes correctly (e.g., Sabbath mode, vacation mode).
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Mode Control / Software Error | View Details |
| E19 |
Display shows E19; unit may trip the breaker or show erratic power behavior.
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Power Supply / Low Voltage Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2; freezer temperature may be erratic or unit may over-freeze or under-freeze.
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Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3; ice production may stop or be inconsistent, and temperature readings may be inaccurate.
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Ice Maker / Ice Box Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4; refrigerator may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator.
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Evaporator Defrost Sensor / Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5; unit may not defrost and may show heavy frost on the evaporator or poor cooling.
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Defrost Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6; condenser fan may not run, and the refrigerator may run hot or not cool properly.
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Condenser Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7; evaporator fan may not run, causing warm temperatures and frost patterns only on part of the coil.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Failure or Feedback Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8; refrigerator may not respond to temperature changes or may shut down unexpectedly.
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User Interface / Display Board Communication Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9; refrigerator may not cool and compressor may not start.
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Compressor Start / Inverter Communication Error | View Details |
| – |
Both refrigerator and freezer are warm; compressor not running but interior lights work.
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Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise every few minutes; compressor attempts to start but shuts off.
|
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Trip | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on exterior door surfaces or around mullion between doors.
|
Door Mullion Heater / Condensation Control Issue | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons unresponsive or intermittent.
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User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm beeping even when doors appear closed.
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False Door Open Detection | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm; little or no air coming from refrigerator vents.
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Airflow Restriction Between Freezer and Fresh Food | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside freezer.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together.
|
Ice Maker Low Fill / Slow Freeze | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice; ice bin empty.
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No Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Ice or frost buildup on interior walls, ceiling, or around door opening.
|
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior lights not working but refrigerator otherwise runs normally.
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Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud buzzing or humming noise from rear of refrigerator.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and/or freezer too warm; compressor and fans run but cannot reach set temperature.
|
Refrigerant Charge / Sealed System Performance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator cycles on and off rapidly or randomly; lights flicker.
|
Intermittent Power / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling in fresh food section but freezer is cold; ice buildup on back wall of freezer.
|
Evaporator Frost Block / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; food freezing in fresh food section.
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Temperature Control / Thermistor Calibration Fault | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not power on at all; display dark and no sounds.
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No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working; no water flow from door.
|
Dispenser Water Flow Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from bottom front of refrigerator; puddle on floor.
|
Defrost Drain Clog or Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside refrigerator or under crisper drawers.
|
Internal Defrost Drain Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Water or ice tastes or smells bad.
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Taste and Odor Contamination | View Details |
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