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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what is the meaning of BO in whirlpool frost free ice magic front display panel model.
Tony,
Whirlpool Refrigerator Code 01 means = Check water dispenser.
You refrigerator was most likely put into test mode by mistake.
It may have been running through the test mode when you looked at the screen and it was flashing code 01.
By unplugging your Whirlpool refrigerator, you reset it and it should be working properly now.
-RR
I have a French door whirlpool refrigerator, the lights inside went out, and nothing sounds like it’s running. Unplugged and plugged back in and everything started working again. When lights were out 01 was flashing on door. What does this mean?
Kay Morris,
You most likely need a new control board to fix the issue once and for all, but……………
For the TRIANGLE to clear the freezer gets to -13 degrees C then the warning goes off.
If the fridge does not get to the proper temp even when you set it to freeze…
Pull the refrigerator out.
Take off the panel at the bottom rear to expose the compressor and fan.
Is the fan running?
Is the compressor running?
Next check inside the freezer.
Take the contents out.
Is there ice at the bottom rear inside the freezer?
If not, take the rear panels inside the freezer out.
Is the evaporator (the mass of pipes) blocked with ice or is there no frosting or ice at all?
Let us know what you find and we can direct you from there.
-RR
My temperature is not displaying for freezer and constantly buzzing (like when door is left open) also triangle warning sign shown. Fridge temp also went up despite altering the temp setting to cool it. Googled to troubleshoot and followed suggestions to completely defrost. Was surprised how much ice had built up at back of freezer so defrosted and reset again. This seemed to work for a day or 2 but freezer temp not displayed and starting to buzz again with warning triangle displayed. Had my whirlpool 6th sense appliance 9 years.
I just figured this out. I followed the above instructions until I got to the “PE” programming stage. The buttons are difficult to ID if the display is out but I used the upper left button for “door alarm” and the lower left for “freezer temp”. I used the upper right to increase numbers and lower right to decrease numbers. The ID label with model number and serial number had a ” code” number which was 1813. I used as follows: “PE1 813” and viola!!! All is now working. I hope this helps someone as this info was very hard to find.
Chris H,
KitchenAid fridge KFIS25XVMS2 Controller Board Programming Mode:
1. Press and hold the Water Keypad
2. Press and hold the LL Keypad – At this point you’re holding two keypads
3. Release the Water Keypad and wait 3 seconds – At this point you’re still holding the LL keypad
4. The control will display PE (Programming mode) release the LL keypad
5. Press the LL Keypad once more
6. The control will display the current program code
7. If the code is correct, press and hold the Water Keypad for 3 seconds
Press the UR keypad or LR keypad to change the digit value. The decimal point indicates the selected digit. Press the UL keypad to select the next digit. Once you have the correct program code entered, press and hold the LL keypad until the program code starts flashing.
-RR