Fridge Diagnostics

Whirlpool Fridge
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your fridge display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

PO HI LO CF DE SY EF

All Codes

CF DE HI LO PO SY EF

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

CF Communication fault High The digital temperature display shows values that jump or change unexpectedly instead of holding a steady reading. View DE Defrost error Medium Running a hand along the door gasket reveals warm air leaking into the compartment, indicating the door is not sealing properly. View HI High temp warning High Drinks stored in the fridge feel room-temperature or only slightly cool rather than properly chilled. View LO Low temp / freezing alert Medium Fruits, vegetables, and dairy products stored in the fresh food section are freezing solid. View PO Power outage detected Medium The fridge compartment feels noticeably warmer than the set temperature when power comes back on after an outage. View SY EF Evaporator fan error High Some areas of the fridge stay warm while others are too cold, showing that the evaporator fan is not moving air evenly. View