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Hitachi Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide – Not Cooling – Does Not Freeze – No Ice – Error Codes

This Hitachi fridge troubleshooting guide will assist you in repairing your Hitachi Refrigerator. If you have issues with your Hitachi refrigerator not cooling, not producing ice cubes, shows error code FO 12, or does not freeze, have a look at the guide below to troubleshoot your Hitachi refrigerator.

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If you need Hitachi refrigerator specifications you can find them here. You can download the Hitachi Refrigerator Service Owners Manual in PDF form below. This guide will also show you how to use the Hitachi display panel and what each button functions are.

 

Hitachi refrigerator control panelDisplay Panel: Names and Function of Display and Button On Hitachi Refrigerators

 

How to use the Ice dispenser and water dispenserHow to use the Ice dispenser and water dispenser for Hitachi Refrigerator

 

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If you are getting error codes flashing that begin with the letter “F”, this means that there is an issue with the FREEZER section of your Hitachi refrigerator. Above are error code definitions for F3 01 & F3 02.

If you need more error code definitions, please leave us a comment below and we will tell you what the error code means.

If you follow the troubleshooting guide above, you can understand the issue with your Hitachi refrigerator and fix it yourself.

The following Hitachi Refrigerator Model numbers apply for troubleshooting: R-S700E8H, R-S700G8H, R-M700E8H, R-M700G8H, R-S700ERU8, R-S700GRU8, R-S800ES8V, R-S800GS8V, R-S800EY8, R-S800GY8, R-S700EK8, R-S700GK8, R-S700EUK8, R-S700GUK8, R-M700ERU8, R-M700GRU8, R-M800ES8V, R-M800GS8V, R-M800EY8, R-M800GY8R-M700EK8, R-M700GK8, R-M700EUK8, R-M700GUK8.

If you are having problems with your Hitachi refrigerator that are not listed above, please leave a comment or question below and we will be happy to assist you in fixing or repairing your Hitachi refrigerator.

Keith Schneerer

Written by Keith Schneerer

Certified Appliance Tech · Founder, RemoveAndReplace.com

Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.

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93 thoughts on “Hitachi Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide – Not Cooling – Does Not Freeze – No Ice – Error Codes”

  1. I have Hitachi refrigerator model no R-VG660PUK3 GGR inverter control.
    The compressor does not work at all.
    A green led (marked led 101) flashes 7 times on main board.
    What is the problem?

  2. I’ve had my Hitachi fridge Model no: R-W660AGS6 STS for only 8 yrs now.
    I am looking for a timer for my fridge as it no longer freezes or keeps cold.
    This is very stressful for me.
    I need help urgently.
    I live in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

  3. Suhair abd al kareem skafi

    I am having an FO 12 on my fridge.
    But it just work fine so what is the problem?

  4. We have a Hitachi Refrigerator/Freezer No. S700GPUK2
    Problem 1 – Panel Lights do not come on when you open the Freezer Door. But comes on when you open Refrigerator Door.
    Problem 2 – Automatic Ice Maker is not working, does not seem to be pumping water as no ice has been made. As no ice is dropping into ice container. Although the cold water is still working?

  5. i have Hitachi R-W 660 EUN9

    energy saving error codes flashing 4 0 sequence
    please i want solve this problem

  6. DIY Project Help Tips

    joshua chew,
    Try unplugging the Hitachi Refrigerator for 10 minutes to attempt to reset the control board.
    -RR

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