Whirlpool
All Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes
Every known Whirlpool refrigerator error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
26 error codes
18
The refrigerator's internal temperature has risen above the safe set point.
Easy Fix
10–30 minutes
C
The refrigerator compartment temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
C (Freezer)
The freezer compartment temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
CF
The refrigerator's main control board and user interface panel have lost communication.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
d
The refrigerator's air damper that controls airflow from the freezer to the fridge is stuck.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
E1
The refrigerator's defrost sensor or defrost system has detected a fault.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
E2
The refrigerator's evaporator fan motor has failed or is not running at the expected speed.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
E3
The refrigerator's condenser fan motor has failed or is running at the wrong speed.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
E4
The refrigerator's defrost heater has failed and is not generating heat during the defrost cycle.
Moderate Repair
45–60 minutes
E5
The ice maker's temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed, preventing normal ice production.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
PC ER
The refrigerator's main control board has detected a critical power or internal control error.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
PO
The refrigerator has detected a power outage that caused the internal temperature to rise above safe levels.
Easy Fix
1–5 minutes
E6
The refrigerator has detected a communication failure or damper control motor error affecting temperature regulation.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
SY EF
The evaporator fan motor in the freezer has failed or is running outside normal parameters.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
SY CF
The refrigerator's control boards failed to establish communication when power was restored.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
H20
The refrigerator is indicating that the water filter needs to be replaced.
Easy Fix
5 minutes
SB
The refrigerator is in Sabbath mode, disabling lights and displays.
Easy DIY Fix
1–5 minutes
SY CE
The main control board and user interface board cannot communicate.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
E7
The ambient (room) temperature sensor has failed or is reading out of range.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
E8
The main control board's memory (EEPROM) has a read/write error.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–45 minutes
E9
The ice maker temperature sensor or ice level sensor has failed.
Moderate DIY Repair
25–45 minutes
10C
The automatic defrost cycle did not complete successfully.
Moderate DIY Repair
30–60 minutes
DSP ER
The water or ice dispenser system has detected a malfunction.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–45 minutes
DI SP
The display panel is not communicating with the main control board.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
CMP
The compressor is not starting or has an electrical failure.
Professional Repair Recommended
45–90 minutes
FAN ER
A cooling fan motor has failed or is not running at the expected speed.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes