Refrigerator Diagnostics
Whirlpool Refrigerator
Whirlpool Refrigerator
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your refrigerator 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.
Error Code Directory
Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps
Low
Medium
High
Code
Meaning
Severity
Common Symptom
CF
Communication fault
Medium
Some compartments stay at the correct temperature while others fluctuate, reflecting interrupted communication between control boards.
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DE
Defrost system failure
High
Compartment temperature climbs noticeably because warm room air has been entering through the open or ajar door.
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HI
High temperature warning
High
Milk, produce, and leftovers deteriorate more quickly because the compartment temperature has risen above the safe range.
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LO
Low temperature warning
Medium
Fresh produce in the crisper drawers is freezing solid, showing that the compartment temperature has dropped below 32 °F.
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PC
Compressor circuit error
High
The refrigerator starts and stops repeatedly in short intervals rather than running in normal long cooling cycles.
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PO
Power outage detected
Low
Food and beverages inside the refrigerator are noticeably warmer than the set temperature after power is restored.
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SY CE
System communication error
Medium
The panel displays a temperature that does not match what a thermometer placed inside the compartment actually measures.
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SY EF
Evaporator fan fault
High
A thick layer of ice forms on the rear interior wall of the freezer compartment because the evaporator fan is not circulating air over the coils.
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