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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes

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0000No error found001Fridge/Cellar compressor failure002TriMode (freezer) compressor failure003Condenser overheating004TriMode defrost heater failure005TriMode fan / air circulation failure006Fridge gas solenoid performance issue007Fresco gas solenoid performance issue008No water fill01Freezer thermistor is within operating region (normal/pass status during diagnostics step…012Fresco NTC air probe fault013Fresco NTC evaporator probe fault014Fresco fan / air circulation failure015Ice maker NTC probe fault016Condenser NTC probe fault018Fridge fan / air circulation failure019Fridge NTC air probe fault02Thermistor is within the 'Open' region, indicating an open circuit failure (applies to FC…020Fridge NTC evaporator probe fault021Fridge magnetic door switch fault022TriMode magnetic door switch fault023TriMode NTC evaporator probe fault024TriMode NTC air probe fault025No PCB communication03Thermistor is within the 'Short' region, indicating a shorted thermistor (applies to FC…1RC (Refrigerator Compartment) thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics mode.2Evaporator thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics mode.2 FLASHESInverter status LED indicates no 3-6 VDC signal from the control board to the inverter.2 pulsesOptics status LED output2-1Key switch stuck closed for more than 30 seconds.2-2Over temperature alarm.2-4Door alarm-electronic control cannot recognize door state.23The board is not seeing the ice maker switch cycle during harvest, indicating the IM…3Freezer compartment sensor (FC Sensor) failure3 FLASHESInverter status LED indicates inverter failure.3 pulsesOptics status LED output3-1Fridge evaporator sensor issue.3-2Fridge ambient sensor issue.3-3Freezer ambient sensor issue.3-4Freezer evaporator sensor issue.4Multiple failures4 FLASHESInverter diagnostic LED4 pulsesOptics status LED output4-1Heater failure.5Multiple failures6RC Damper failure7Multiple failures99Shorted thermistor detected in the fresh food or freezer compartment (displayed as…ALL_LEDS_BLINKMultiple failures detected.bFIce bin is full, detected during ice maker self-diagnostics.CThermistor failureCCCZT thermistor circuit is shorted during CZT diagnostic test.CFCommunication failure between the main control board and the user interface.CLInner temperature too low (displayed on both compartments alongside LO).Clean Condenser AlarmClean Condenser indicator light comes on after three months of operation to indicate…Code 1Freezer Door open for more than 6 minutes (LED patternCode 2Refrigerator Door open for more than 6 minutes (LED patternCode 3Freezer Temperature over 0°C (LED patternCode 4Temperature sensor circuit open (LED patternCode 5Bimetal does not open for 3 consecutive defrost cycles (LED patternCode 6Bimetal opens when not defrosting (LED patternCode 7Bimetal opens too quickly for 3 consecutive defrost cycles (LED patterndAir door (damper) stuck or open circuit detected.D7Main Board failure (heater driver or compressor driver fault) detected during Athena…D7+D8Main board failure combined with refrigerator sensor failure detected during Athena…D7+D8+D9Multiple failures including sensors and drivers detected during Athena control service…D7+D9Main board failure combined with defrost sensor failure detected during Athena control…D8RC (refrigerator compartment) sensor failure detected during service diagnostic mode.D8+D7RC sensor and defrost sensor both failed during service diagnostic mode.D8+D9Both refrigerator and defrost sensor failures detected simultaneously during Athena…D9Defrost sensor failure detected during Athena control service mode step 6.D9 D6Main Control and RC Thermistor failures detected during service diagnostics.D9 D7Defrost Thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics.D9 D8RC Thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics.D9 D8 D6Main Control and Defrost Thermistor failures detected during service diagnostics.D9 D8 D7Both RC Thermistor and Defrost Thermistor failures detected during service diagnostics.D9 D8 D7 D6Multiple failures detected during service diagnostics (Main Control, RC Thermistor…D9+D7Main board and defrost sensor failure detected during service diagnostic mode.D9+D8Main board and RC sensor failure detected during service diagnostic mode.D9+D8+D7Multiple failures detected during service diagnostic mode (main board, RC sensor, and/or…DEFROST SENSORDefrost thermistor sensor failure detected during service diagnostics.E0No errors detected in the refrigerator compartment ice maker.E1No cooling detected; ice maker stopped because the ice compartment could not reach the…E2Motor position tracking lostE3Heater time-outE4Dry cycle detected; the appliance detected dry cycles beyond the minimum requirementE5Timed ice makingE6Dispenser user interface EEPROM defective (stored UI error).ErCommunication failure between boards (manufacturing code).FCZT module fan rotation not detected during CZT diagnostic test.F01Lower sensor circuit is open or short.F02Upper sensor circuit is open or short.F05Defrost sensor circuit is open or short.F07TH1 sensor circuit is open or short.F11Humidity Sensor Open or ShortedF1E1ACU (Appliance Control Unit) fault.F2DF Sensor (Defrost/Evaporator temperature sensor) failure.F27Upper fan abnormal operation.F28Condenser Fan AbnormalF29Lower fan abnormal operation.F31Defrost heater abnormal operation.F35Cooling system abnormal operation.F38Evaporator Fan Speed AbnormalF3E0Refrigerator/main compartment thermistor (Z1) shorted or open circuit.F3E1Refrigeration Compartment (RC) temperature sensor failure; triggers safety mode where the…F3E2Freezer Compartment (FC) thermistor failure; triggers safety mode making the compressor…F3E3Convertible Compartment (CC) thermistor failure; triggers safety mode where the damper is…F3E4Deli compartment (Z2) thermistor short or open circuit (appears in both refrigerator and…F3E5Refrigerator crisper drawer thermistor (Z3) shorted or open circuit.F3E6Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator In Sensor failure (open/short circuit).F3E7Convertible compartment evaporator in sensorF3E8External RH (humidity) sensor failure (must combine with ambient temperature sensor)…F3E9Ambient temperature sensor failure; mullion flipper heater will run at 100% (10 W).F3EBPantry/CC (Convertible Compartment) Temperature Sensor failure (open/short circuit).F3ECFlipper mullion thermistor failure.F3EDDoor ice box thermistor failure.F3EFFreezer evaporator thermistor failure (second thermistor).F4FC Sensor (Freezer Compartment temperature sensor) failure.F4E1Freezer Compartment or Main Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F4E2Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F4E3Convertible Compartment Evaporator Heater failure.F4E8Flipper mullion heater open or short circuit.F4E9Dispenser wall heater open or short circuit.F4EDPantry damper heater open or short circuit.F4EERC damper heater open or short circuit.F5RC Sensor (Refrigerator Compartment temperature sensor) failure.F6HMI Damper failureF6E1Communication failure between Theseus ACU board and Goddess HMI board.F6E2Communication failure between ACU and Expansion Board.F7E1Sealed system is not working properly (faulty compressor or sealed system issue).F8E1Ice box thermistor failure.F8E2RC ice maker tray thermistor failure.F8E3RC ice maker malfunction.F8E8FC ice maker tray thermistor failure.F8ECFC ice maker malfunction.F9ACU DC Fan failureF9E1RC Overhead LED fault.F9E3FC LED fault.F9E4RC Side wall LEDs fault.FAE1Refrigeration Compartment or Main Evaporator Fan failure.FAE11RC (Refrigerator Compartment) air damper fault.FAE2Freezer Evaporator Fan failure (TYPE 2).FAE6CC damper issueFAEBDamper 1 (RC Damper) failureFAECDamper 2 (Pantry Damper) failureFAEdRC damper issueFBE1Ice Box Sensor failure (open/short circuit).FBE2Ice Maker Temperature Sensor 1 failure (open/short circuit).FBE3RC (in-door) ice maker malfunction.FBE8FC ice maker fill tube heater fault.FBE9IDI door duct heater fault.FBEAIDI ice maker fill tube heater fault.FBEBIce Maker Temperature Sensor 2 failure (open/short circuit).FBECFC ice maker malfunction.FDService DeniedFDE0Ice maker tray thermistor shorted or open circuit.FDE1RC damper duct blocked.FDE2Pantry damper duct blocked.FDE4RC damper duct not sealed.FDE5Pantry damper duct not sealed.FDEAIce Maker Jammed (cannot find Homing or end of harvest location).HCZT module heater continuity not detected during CZT diagnostic test.HIInner temperature too high (displayed on both compartments).High Temp AlarmFreezer temperature exceeds 15°F for 2 hours or refrigerator temperature exceeds 60°F for…IBIce maker harvest test indicates the ice bin is full.LED pattern for Defrost Sensor failureDefrost sensor (evaporator thermistor) failure detected.LED pattern for Multiple FailuresMore than one failure is detected; the major failure is displayed firstLED pattern for Power Board failurePower board failureLED pattern for RC & Defrost Sensor failureBoth the refrigerator compartment sensor and defrost sensor have failed.LED pattern for RC Sensor failureRefrigerator compartment (RC) thermistor sensor failure detected.LED1RC (Refrigerator Compartment) thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics.LED1 blinkRefrigerator thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics mode (Step 13 fail…LED1 blinkingControl board failureLED1+LED3Power board failure (heater or compressor driver).LED1+LED3 blinkMultiple failuresLED1+LED3 blinkingMultiple failuresLED1+LED3+LED4 blinkMultiple failuresLED1+LED3+LED4 blinkingMultiple failuresLED2Evaporator thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics.LED2 blinkEvaporator thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics mode (Step 13 fail…LED2+LED3Both RC sensor and defrost sensor failure.LED3FC (Freezer Compartment) thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics.LED3 blinkFreezer thermistor failure detected during service diagnostics mode (Step 13 fail…LED3 blinkingEvaporator thermistor failure detected during service diagnostic.LED3+LED4 blinkMultiple failuresLED3+LED4 blinkingMultiple failuresLED4 blinkFC thermistor failure.LED4 blinkingFC (freezer compartment) thermistor failure detected during service diagnostic.LOInner temperature too low (displayed on both compartments, shown as LO&CL).MAIN BOARDMain control board failure detected during service diagnostics mode.MAIN BOARD + DEFROST SENSORMain control board and defrost thermistor sensor have both failed.MAIN BOARD + RC SENSORMain control board and refrigerator compartment thermistor sensor have both failed.MULTIPLE FAILURESMore than one failure detected; the major failure is displayed first when service mode is…OCCZT thermistor circuit is open during CZT diagnostic test.OPOpen circuit detectedOpen Thermistor DetectFreezer or refrigerator thermistor circuit is open, wiring to them is open, or L.VPADoor ice maker self-diagnosticsPOPower outage indicatorPOWER BOARDFailure detected in the power board (heater or compressor driver).Power-Up AlarmNine temperature indicators flash after the unit is first powered up or after a power…RC & DEFROST SENSORBoth the refrigerator compartment and defrost thermistor sensors have failed.RC SENSORRefrigerator compartment thermistor sensor failure detected during service diagnostics.SHShorted thermistor detected on the monitored sensor (fresh food, freezer, ambient, or ice…

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