Whirlpool Refrigerator error codes

Select a Whirlpool refrigerator error code to see what it means, common causes, and how to fix it.

Error Codes

Door Alarm

A door or drawer has been left open for more than 2 minutes

$0–$80 easy

F3 E1

The freezer temperature sensor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F3 E2

The freezer defrost sensor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F3 E4

The refrigerator compartment defrost sensor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F3 E8

The freezer thermistor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F3 E9

The refrigerator compartment thermistor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F3 EC

The ambient room temperature sensor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F4 E1

A fault was detected in the defrost circuit

$100–$250 hard

F6 E1

A communication fault was detected between the main control board and the display board

$100–$350 hard

F8 E1

The ice maker has detected a fault

$80–$250 hard

F8 E2

The ice maker thermistor has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F8 E3

The ice maker or evaporator fan has detected a fault

$80–$200 hard

F8 E8

The condenser fan motor has detected a fault

$80–$250 hard

F8 EC

The compressor sensor or cooling circuit has detected a fault

$150–$500 hard

Flashing F

A fault was detected — reset the refrigerator first

$0–$300 easy

A power outage was detected — check food safety and close the door

$0 easy

Temperature Alarm

The refrigerator or freezer temperature has risen to an unsafe level

$0–$300 easy