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.
Written by Keith Schneerer
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My Whirlpool refrigerator has PO error code. The electricity was off and it displays the code when it came on. How do I remove the code?
Flashing lights all over the panel. Can’t make them stop. Model is whirlpool cfs 810 s
Hi, My frigde is whirpool WI7FVCXWY03 AND Don’t have door alarm keypad, please let me know how to go to program mode. thanks
Hello, my Whirlpool fridge, Model: GI7FVCXWY03 the freezer is not working. I’ve changed the main board but I don’t know how to set up the program since I can’t find out the button “door alarm”. Could you please instruct me? Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much for your help. I’m gonna follow those steps. Let’s see if it’s just a one time issue… I’ll keep my fingers crossed and I’ll let you know! Thank you!!!
Gemma,
It may be a defrost problem within the refrigerator.
Remove the contents of the freezer.
Remove the back panel on the inside of the Whirlpool freezer.
See if the coils have ice on them.
If the coils are iced up, this prevents the flow of cold air into the fridge side, thus the freezer is working and not the fridge.
Let the coils defrost overnight or use a hair dryer and melt the ice off.
Once done put everything back.
Pray it was a one time issue.
If this happens again, you may have a defrost sensor issue and you will have to troubleshoot the issue further.
Let us know if it happens again and we can research the issue for you and get your refrigerator working again.
-RR
I found your article when trying to find some info about my fridge error.
I have a Whirlpool American fridge with ice maker (although it is not currently connected to any water supply). The alarm started beeping and the display showed error F01% and the warning symbol. The freezer temperature was no longer displayed (there were two dashes instead of it). However, the freezer seems to be working properly while the refrigerator is barely cool. I tried to reset it by switching it off but nothing changed afterwards, the error F01% disappeared but the warning symbol was still there and the freezer temperature wasn’t showed…
I am not able to find the fridge manual as it doesn’t have the sticker with the model so I was wondering if you may have any idea of what it’s going on.