AEG Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Display shows AL or an alarm icon with beeping, even though the temperature seems normal.
Door / Alarm Circuit Fault
dF
Display shows dF or DF, and the freezer may be in extended defrost mode.
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost
E1
Freezer displays E1 and temperature is not cold enough or fluctuates
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E2
Freezer shows E2 and may over-freeze or not defrost properly
Evaporator Defrost Sensor (NTC) Fault
E3
Freezer displays E3 and may run continuously or shut down erratically
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
Freezer shows E4 and may not defrost, leading to ice build-up on the evaporator
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
E5
Freezer displays E5 and may not cool or may short-cycle
Compressor Start / Inverter Drive Fault
E6
Freezer shows E6 and interior fan may not run, causing uneven temperatures
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault
E7
Freezer displays E7 and may show incorrect temperature or alarm frequently.
Display / User Interface Communication Fault
E8
Freezer shows E8 and may not maintain the set temperature, often with long run times.
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Sensor Fault
E9
Freezer displays E9 and may shut down or run erratically.
Main Control Board Fault / Internal Error
Er
Display shows Er or Err, and controls may be locked or unresponsive.
Generic Error / Control Self-Diagnosis Failure
F1
Freezer beeps and shows F1; the temperature display may flash.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error
F2
Freezer shows F2 and may not defrost correctly, with ice on the rear wall.
Defrost Sensor / Thermostat Error
F3
Freezer displays F3 and may show very high or very low temperature readings.
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Range Error
F4
Freezer shows F4 and may not cool, with the compressor not running.
Compressor Protection / Overload Error
F5
Freezer displays F5 and may not respond to temperature changes or alarms.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
H1
Freezer shows H1 or HI and the temperature display flashes, often with an audible alarm.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
LO
Display shows LO or a very low temperature with an alarm; the interior is extremely cold.
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice build-up on interior walls and drawers
Air Ingress / Poor Door Seal
Symptom
Freezer beeping intermittently with a door-ajar alarm, even when the door is closed.
False Door Open Detection
Symptom
Freezer cools but temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer display works but compressor and fan never run
Control Output Failure
Symptom
Freezer door difficult to open shortly after closing, strong suction effect
Normal Pressure Equalisation / Check Valve Issue
Symptom
Freezer drawers sticking or difficult to slide in and out.
Mechanical Drawer/Rail Obstruction
Symptom
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or chemical odour
Odour Contamination / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Freezer interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Condenser
Symptom
Freezer making a loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
Evaporator Fan or Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all, interior at room temperature; lights may still work.
Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer over-freezing; temperature much lower than set; food rock-hard and brittle.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not reach the set temperature, only slightly cool.
Partial Loss of Refrigerant / Low Cooling Capacity
Symptom
Freezer side walls feel very hot to the touch.
High Condenser Temperature/Mullion Heater Operation
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Freezer vibrates excessively or moves when compressor starts
Cabinet Vibration / Poor Installation
Symptom
Freezer will not start at all, no lights or display
No Power / Supply Failure
Symptom
Thick ice sheet forming on bottom of freezer compartment
Blocked Defrost Drain
Symptom
Water pooling on floor in front of freezer
External Water Leak from Defrost System
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL or an alarm icon with beeping, even though the temperature seems normal.
|
Door / Alarm Circuit Fault | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF or DF, and the freezer may be in extended defrost mode.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer displays E1 and temperature is not cold enough or fluctuates
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer shows E2 and may over-freeze or not defrost properly
|
Evaporator Defrost Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Freezer displays E3 and may run continuously or shut down erratically
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer shows E4 and may not defrost, leading to ice build-up on the evaporator
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer displays E5 and may not cool or may short-cycle
|
Compressor Start / Inverter Drive Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer shows E6 and interior fan may not run, causing uneven temperatures
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Freezer displays E7 and may show incorrect temperature or alarm frequently.
|
Display / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Freezer shows E8 and may not maintain the set temperature, often with long run times.
|
Condenser Temperature / Overheat Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Freezer displays E9 and may shut down or run erratically.
|
Main Control Board Fault / Internal Error | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or Err, and controls may be locked or unresponsive.
|
Generic Error / Control Self-Diagnosis Failure | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer beeps and shows F1; the temperature display may flash.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2 and may not defrost correctly, with ice on the rear wall.
|
Defrost Sensor / Thermostat Error | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer displays F3 and may show very high or very low temperature readings.
|
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Range Error | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer shows F4 and may not cool, with the compressor not running.
|
Compressor Protection / Overload Error | View Details |
| F5 |
Freezer displays F5 and may not respond to temperature changes or alarms.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Freezer shows H1 or HI and the temperature display flashes, often with an audible alarm.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO or a very low temperature with an alarm; the interior is extremely cold.
|
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice build-up on interior walls and drawers
|
Air Ingress / Poor Door Seal | View Details |
| – |
Freezer beeping intermittently with a door-ajar alarm, even when the door is closed.
|
False Door Open Detection | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cools but temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer display works but compressor and fan never run
|
Control Output Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door difficult to open shortly after closing, strong suction effect
|
Normal Pressure Equalisation / Check Valve Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer drawers sticking or difficult to slide in and out.
|
Mechanical Drawer/Rail Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has strong unpleasant or chemical odour
|
Odour Contamination / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light not working, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the rear.
|
Noisy Compressor or Vibrating Condenser | View Details |
| – |
Freezer making a loud rattling or knocking noise from inside the cabinet during operation.
|
Evaporator Fan or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all, interior at room temperature; lights may still work.
|
Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer over-freezing; temperature much lower than set; food rock-hard and brittle.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not reach the set temperature, only slightly cool.
|
Partial Loss of Refrigerant / Low Cooling Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Freezer side walls feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Condenser Temperature/Mullion Heater Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when plugged in or when compressor starts
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer vibrates excessively or moves when compressor starts
|
Cabinet Vibration / Poor Installation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start at all, no lights or display
|
No Power / Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Thick ice sheet forming on bottom of freezer compartment
|
Blocked Defrost Drain | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling on floor in front of freezer
|
External Water Leak from Defrost System | View Details |
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