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Whirlpool W11656190

Refrigerator

1 document18 error codes1 service mode

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Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - W11656190 - Rev A3 pg
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Refrigerator Compartment Temperature

From Tech Sheet W13224582, p.34:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part WP8577274

Temperature thermistor

Error codes (18)

CodeMeaning

F3E1Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor failure.F3E2Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor failure.F3E4Freezer Compartment or Main Evaporator In Sensor failure.F3E6Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator In Sensor failure.F3E8External Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor failure.F3E9Ambient Temperature Sensor failure.F3EBPantry/CC Temperature Sensor failure.F4E1Freezer Compartment or Main Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F4E2Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F6E1Compressor Failure F7E1Compressor Not Functioning (TYPE 2).FAE1Refrigerator Evaporator Fan failure (TYPE 2).FAE2Freezer Evaporator Fan failure (TYPE 2).FAEBDamper 1 (RC Damper) failure FAECDamper 2 (Pantry Damper) failure FBE1Ice Box Sensor failure.FBE2Ice Maker Temperature Sensor 1 failure.FBEBIce Maker Temperature Sensor 2 failure.

Service modes (1)

Service Diagnostics ModeUsing the Refrigerator Temperature Display keypad, press and release any 3 keypad buttons…

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