Is your Whirlpool refrigerator displaying an error code? These error codes are for Whirlpool Side by Side refrigerators. The error codes can assist you with troubleshooting what part or component is causing the error. See below for ALL error codes an Whirlpool refrigerator can display. Find the reason why your Whirlpool is malfunctioning and replace the part yourself to save money. Some of these error codes MAY require the assistance of a professional appliance repair service.
There are many different model numbers of Whirlpool refrigerators (side-by-side, bottom-freezers, french doors) with digital displays so when you see an error code write down what is flashing or displaying. Don’t pull the power from the fridge if it shows an error code. If you pull the power plug it will erase the fault code. NOTE: Most of the error codes below are for Whirlpool side-by-side models.
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: Flashing 6 on the fridge display
Condition: The 6th Sense technology is activated – If you put warm food in the refrigerator or leave the door open, the 6th Sense technology kicks on to return the refrigerator to the set temperature. The flashing 6 should go away once it gets back to the right temperature.
Part or Parts: Allow fridge to get back to temp on its own (no parts required)
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: 6 on the fridge display
Condition: Computer error
Check: Remove power for 5 minutes
Part or Parts: If code returns replace mother board
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: d on the fridge display
Condition: Air damper is stuck
Check: Unplug the refrigerator and the air damper that controls air flow from the freezer compartment to the refrigerator compartment for damage. If the air damper is broken, replace it.
Part or Parts: Air damper
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: C on the fridge display
Condition: Refrigerator compartment thermistor (temperature sensor) failure
Check: Unplug the refrigerator and reconnect the refrigerator thermistor wire harness if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, replace the refrigerator compartment thermistor.
Part or Parts: Refrigerator compartment thermistor
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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: C on the freezers display
Condition: Freezer compartment thermistor failure Unplug the refrigerator and reconnect the freezer thermistor wire harness if loose.
Check: Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, replace the freezer compartment thermistor.
Part or Parts: Freezer compartment thermistor
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: CF on the freezers display
Condition: Communication failure between main control board and user interface control
Check: Unplug the refrigerator and check the wire harness connections on the user interface control and the main control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the user interface control. If the problem persists, replace the main control board.
Part or Parts: User interface control, Main control board
Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Code: 18F degrees temperature reading on the freezers display
Condition: Over-temperature condition
Check: Make sure that the refrigerator power cord is plugged into the electrical outlet securely. The over-temperature condition is usually caused by a power failure.
Part or Parts: Press the freezer temperature keypad to reset the freezer temperature display once the freezer cools to its normal temperature.
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Do you know of any other Whirlpool refrigerator error codes we have not mentioned or are you having trouble with your Whirlpool fridge? Please leave a question or comment below and we can assist.
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Noémie,
If you have a Whirlpool refrigerator, the E error is not listed as an error or fault code. The errors for Whirlpool refrigerators will be D, C, and CF. Are you sure it is an E error or could it be something else? Is your fridge Whirlpool or another brand?
-RR
My fridge is showing “e” on the control panel, nothing else. Fridge runs well, I think. When I open the door panel works again for a while then starts to show “e” again.
I don’t know what it means, can you help?
Thank you
Flashing F (6 times)? Whirlpool fridge (side by side)
Randy Hunter,
This MAY mean the control board has not been programmed. Did you recently replace the board or is it a new fridge?
Here is how to reprogram the board…
1 – Press and hold the door alarm keypad
2 – Press and hold the freezer temp down pad
3 – Release the door alarm pad
4 – Wait 3 seconds then release the freezer down keypad
5 – The control should display PE to indicate you are in the programming mode.
6 – Entry is confirmed by pressing the freezer temp down pad once more.
7 – The control should display the current code. Your code is on the serial # XXXXX.
NOTE: If the correct code is not displayed then you will have to change the code.
If the correct code is displayed, simply open the refrigerator door and the control will reboot.
If this did not work let us know…
-RR
I have a whirlpool side by side model B22CT80SN501 I just plugged it in for the first time and I have a PE showing in freezer temp and none of the controls do anything. Refrigerator does not run.
Gordon,
Could be a board issue, possibly a bad cap or short on the board is causing the issue and not supplying power to lights or the dispenser. Does the fridge and freezer cool? Are lights burnt out in fridge freezer? Do the fans operate? Compressor coming on? Please describe in detail.
-RR
The two internal lights fridge and freezer went out and the control panel as well, none of the dispensers are working there are no codes on the panel only a – in the window where freezer temp is displayed nothing on the control panel appears to be working. Power is on.