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KitchenAid Refrigerator Error Codes
28 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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2 blinksInverter diagnostic3 blinksInverter diagnostic4 blinksInverter diagnosticbFIce bin is full, detected during door ice maker self-diagnostics.C2Compressor error.E0No manufacturing error codes stored (manufacturing test).E1No coolingE2Motor lost positionE3Heater time-outE4Dry cycleE5Ice maker thermistor is badE6Dispenser UI EEPROM faulty (manufacturing error code).ErCommunication failure between boards (manufacturing error code).F1FC or RC fan error.F3FC or RC fan error.H1Defrost heater error.H2Defrost heater error.H3Defrost heater error.H4Defrost heater error.OPThermistor or sensor measurement is lower than the COLD limit, indicating an open circuit…PADoor ice maker self-diagnostic completedPOPower outage indicator-the power supply to the refrigerator was cut off and the freezer…S1FC compartment sensor shorted or open.S2RC compartment sensor shorted or open.S3FC evaporator sensor shorted or open.S4RC evaporator sensor shorted or open.S5Ambient sensor shorted or open.SHThermistor or sensor measurement is higher than the HOT limit, indicating a short circuit…
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