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Refrigerator not cooling error codes

Compare refrigerator codes that usually point to cooling loss, freezer warming, frost, defrost, or food-safety warnings.

Matching records: 7

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Fridge cooling

Food-safety-first checks for refrigerator cooling, fan, defrost, freezer temperature, and cooling warnings.

Matching records

LGRefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

rF error code

Most LG sources describe rF as an abnormality with the refrigerator compartment fan motor.

LGRefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

FF error code

LG documents FF as an abnormality with the freezer compartment fan motor.

LGRefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

dH error code

This code commonly appears when the refrigerator spent too long trying to complete defrost.

LGRefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

dS error code

Manufacturer guidance usually ties dS to a short or disconnection in a refrigerator defrost sensor.

SamsungRefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

5E error code

Usually indicates a fridge defrost sensor error on Samsung refrigerators.

GERefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

FF error code

GE documents FF as a warning that frozen food should be checked because freezer temperature is rising too high.

GERefrigeratorOfficial manufacturer source

PF error code

Commonly logged when power to the refrigerator has been interrupted.