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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code F3E2

Freezer Compartment (FC) thermistor failure; triggers safety mode making the compressor run 30 minutes at 100 Hz then 20 minutes at 35 Hz.

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First diagnostic step

Check resistance in the FC thermistor at Theseus ACU board P5-1 to P5-2; if out of range check wiring and replace thermistor.

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