Refrigerator Diagnostics
Electrolux Refrigerator
Electrolux 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
DE
Defrost sensor error
High
Ice accumulates on the evaporator coils behind the rear freezer panel because the defrost cycle timing is disrupted.
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DH
Defrost heater fault
High
A thick layer of ice or frost covers the inside rear wall of the freezer compartment and the evaporator coils behind it.
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HI
High temperature alarm
Medium
The display shows HI and emits a repeated beeping tone that continues until the alarm button is pressed or the temperature drops.
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LO
Low temperature alarm
Medium
Items in the freezer are far colder than normal, making ice cream rock-hard and food difficult to separate or cut.
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OP
Door open alarm
Low
The front display shows OP and emits a repeating beep every 30 seconds until the door is closed or the alarm button is pressed.
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PF
Power failure detected
Low
The display shows PF with a beeping alarm after electrical power has been restored following an outage.
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SB
Sabbath mode active
Low
The front display shows SB or the word Sabbath, and most other display elements are dimmed or turned off.
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SY CE
Board communication error
High
The front display panel shows the SY CE code and does not respond to any button presses or temperature adjustments.
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SY CF
Condenser fan fault
High
The refrigerator and freezer sections gradually warm because the compressor cannot operate efficiently without condenser cooling.
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SY EF
Evaporator fan fault
High
The freezer compartment temperature rises above 10 degrees Fahrenheit and food begins to soften or thaw.
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