Whirlpool Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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C
Display shows C or Call Service, refrigerator may not cool correctly.
General Control System Fault
dE
Display shows dE or door error, interior lights may stay off and cooling may pause.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault
dr
Display shows dr or door open icon, alarm beeps even when doors appear closed.
Door Ajar Sensor / Reed Switch Fault
E0
Refrigerator display shows E0, unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
Main Control Board Communication Fault
E0 01
Display shows E0 01 or similar, ice maker not producing ice.
Ice Maker Fill Timeout
E0 02
Display shows E0 02, ice maker may overfill or leak into the bin.
Ice Maker Overfill / Water Level Fault
E0 03
Display shows E0 03, ice maker harvest cycle incomplete.
Ice Maker Harvest Position Fault
E0 04
Display shows E0 04, ice bin may not be detected, ice production may stop.
Ice Bin Presence / Level Sensor Fault
E1
Refrigerator display shows E1, cooling performance may be poor or inconsistent.
Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Fault
E10
Display shows E10, refrigerator may not respond to user inputs or temperature settings.
User Interface / Display Board Communication Fault
E2
Display shows E2, freezer temperature may be incorrect or fluctuating.
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Fault
E3
Display shows E3, ice production or ice bin temperature may be abnormal.
Ice Maker Thermistor / Ice Box Sensor Fault
E4
Display shows E4, refrigerator may not defrost properly, frost buildup on evaporator cover.
Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault
E5
Display shows E5, refrigerator may not defrost or may over-defrost, leading to warm temperatures or excessive frost.
Defrost Heater / Defrost Circuit Fault
E6
Display shows E6, ice maker may not harvest or fill correctly.
Ice Maker Motor / Harvest Fault
E7
Display shows E7, water dispenser or ice maker fill may not operate correctly.
Water Inlet Valve / Flow Fault
E8
Display shows E8, condenser fan may not run, compressor may overheat, poor cooling.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E9
Display shows E9, evaporator fan may not run, freezer may be cold but refrigerator warm.
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
H1
Display shows H1 or HI in the refrigerator section, indicating high temperature.
Refrigerator Compartment Over-Temperature
H2
Display shows H2 or HI in the freezer section, indicating high freezer temperature.
Freezer Compartment Over-Temperature
LO
Display shows LO or low temperature alarm, food may be freezing in the refrigerator section.
Refrigerator Compartment Under-Temperature
PF
Display shows PF (Power Failure), unit may beep until acknowledged.
Power Failure Event Logged
PO
Display shows PO or Power Outage, temperatures may have risen temporarily.
Power Interruption Detected
SY CE
Display shows SY CE, controls may be unresponsive or erratic.
Communication Error Between User Interface and Main Control
SY CF
Display shows SY CF, unit may not cool or respond properly.
Main Control Board Failure
SY EF
Display shows SY EF, refrigerator section warm, little or no airflow from vents.
Evaporator Fan Motor Failure (French Door / Side-by-Side)
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off, no cooling.
Compressor Locked Rotor / Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on exterior of refrigerator cabinet or around door gaskets.
High Humidity / Mullion or Door Heater Issue
Symptom
Crushed ice selected but only cubes dispense, or vice versa.
Ice Dispenser Solenoid / Crusher Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on food and walls inside freezer.
Air Infiltration / Door Seal Leak
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm, little or no air coming from refrigerator vents.
Air Damper Failure / Blocked Airflow
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, water dispenser works.
Ice Maker Assembly Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator and freezer warm, compressor and fans not running, display may be blank or flickering.
Main Control Board Power Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator door not closing properly, door pops open or does not seal.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Refrigerator has strong chemical or burning plastic smell when running.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Refrigerator has strong musty or moldy odor inside.
Interior Odor / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Refrigerator interior light not working, but unit cools normally.
Light Bulb / LED Module or Door Switch Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator making gurgling or hissing sounds, especially after compressor shuts off.
Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator making high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from freezer area.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from rear, especially when compressor starts.
Compressor Start Device or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both freezer and fresh food sections warm, lights work but no cooling.
Compressor Not Running / Start Device Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator randomly shuts off and restarts, lights flicker, display resets.
Intermittent Power / Control Reset
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too warm, heavy frost on back freezer panel.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator will not dispense ice, auger motor does not run when paddle is pressed.
Ice Dispenser Auger Motor / Switch Fault
Symptom
Water dispenser not working, no water flow from dispenser, ice maker may still work.
Frozen or Blocked Dispenser Water Line
Symptom
Water leaking from front of refrigerator, puddle under crisper drawers or at bottom of fresh food section.
Clogged Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water leaking from rear of refrigerator near water line connection.
Water Supply Line / Inlet Valve Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C |
Display shows C or Call Service, refrigerator may not cool correctly.
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General Control System Fault | View Details |
| dE |
Display shows dE or door error, interior lights may stay off and cooling may pause.
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Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault | View Details |
| dr |
Display shows dr or door open icon, alarm beeps even when doors appear closed.
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Door Ajar Sensor / Reed Switch Fault | View Details |
| E0 |
Refrigerator display shows E0, unit may not cool properly or may behave erratically.
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Main Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E0 01 |
Display shows E0 01 or similar, ice maker not producing ice.
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Ice Maker Fill Timeout | View Details |
| E0 02 |
Display shows E0 02, ice maker may overfill or leak into the bin.
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Ice Maker Overfill / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| E0 03 |
Display shows E0 03, ice maker harvest cycle incomplete.
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Ice Maker Harvest Position Fault | View Details |
| E0 04 |
Display shows E0 04, ice bin may not be detected, ice production may stop.
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Ice Bin Presence / Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Refrigerator display shows E1, cooling performance may be poor or inconsistent.
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Refrigerator Compartment Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10, refrigerator may not respond to user inputs or temperature settings.
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User Interface / Display Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2, freezer temperature may be incorrect or fluctuating.
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Freezer Compartment Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3, ice production or ice bin temperature may be abnormal.
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Ice Maker Thermistor / Ice Box Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4, refrigerator may not defrost properly, frost buildup on evaporator cover.
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Defrost Sensor / Evaporator Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5, refrigerator may not defrost or may over-defrost, leading to warm temperatures or excessive frost.
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Defrost Heater / Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6, ice maker may not harvest or fill correctly.
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Ice Maker Motor / Harvest Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7, water dispenser or ice maker fill may not operate correctly.
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Water Inlet Valve / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8, condenser fan may not run, compressor may overheat, poor cooling.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9, evaporator fan may not run, freezer may be cold but refrigerator warm.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI in the refrigerator section, indicating high temperature.
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Refrigerator Compartment Over-Temperature | View Details |
| H2 |
Display shows H2 or HI in the freezer section, indicating high freezer temperature.
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Freezer Compartment Over-Temperature | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO or low temperature alarm, food may be freezing in the refrigerator section.
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Refrigerator Compartment Under-Temperature | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF (Power Failure), unit may beep until acknowledged.
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Power Failure Event Logged | View Details |
| PO |
Display shows PO or Power Outage, temperatures may have risen temporarily.
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Power Interruption Detected | View Details |
| SY CE |
Display shows SY CE, controls may be unresponsive or erratic.
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Communication Error Between User Interface and Main Control | View Details |
| SY CF |
Display shows SY CF, unit may not cool or respond properly.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| SY EF |
Display shows SY EF, refrigerator section warm, little or no airflow from vents.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Failure (French Door / Side-by-Side) | View Details |
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Clicking noise every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but shuts off, no cooling.
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Compressor Locked Rotor / Start Failure | View Details |
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Condensation or moisture on exterior of refrigerator cabinet or around door gaskets.
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High Humidity / Mullion or Door Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Crushed ice selected but only cubes dispense, or vice versa.
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Ice Dispenser Solenoid / Crusher Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on food and walls inside freezer.
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Air Infiltration / Door Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm, little or no air coming from refrigerator vents.
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Air Damper Failure / Blocked Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, ice bin empty, water dispenser works.
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Ice Maker Assembly Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator and freezer warm, compressor and fans not running, display may be blank or flickering.
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Main Control Board Power Failure | View Details |
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Refrigerator door not closing properly, door pops open or does not seal.
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Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue | View Details |
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Refrigerator has strong chemical or burning plastic smell when running.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
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Refrigerator has strong musty or moldy odor inside.
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Interior Odor / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator interior light not working, but unit cools normally.
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Light Bulb / LED Module or Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making gurgling or hissing sounds, especially after compressor shuts off.
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Normal Refrigerant Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from freezer area.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from rear, especially when compressor starts.
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Compressor Start Device or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when compressor runs.
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Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, both freezer and fresh food sections warm, lights work but no cooling.
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Compressor Not Running / Start Device Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator randomly shuts off and restarts, lights flicker, display resets.
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Intermittent Power / Control Reset | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too warm, heavy frost on back freezer panel.
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Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not dispense ice, auger motor does not run when paddle is pressed.
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Ice Dispenser Auger Motor / Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser not working, no water flow from dispenser, ice maker may still work.
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Frozen or Blocked Dispenser Water Line | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from front of refrigerator, puddle under crisper drawers or at bottom of fresh food section.
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Clogged Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from rear of refrigerator near water line connection.
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Water Supply Line / Inlet Valve Leak | View Details |
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