Ikea 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
The display shows AL or a flashing alarm symbol; an audible alarm sounds, and the temperature is too high.
High Temperature Alarm / Warm Freezer Condition
dF
The display shows dF or a defrost symbol for an extended time; the freezer may warm slightly during this period.
Extended Defrost Cycle / Defrost Control Issue
E1
Freezer shows E1, and it may not maintain the correct temperature.
General Sensor Error (Model-Dependent)
E2
Freezer shows E2, and buttons may not respond correctly.
Keypad / Button Error
E3
Freezer shows E3, and the fan may not run or may run erratically.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
E4
Freezer shows E4, and it may have irregular defrosting or ice build-up.
Defrost System Error (Sensor/Heater Feedback)
E5
Freezer displays E5 and may not power on correctly or may reset intermittently.
Power Supply / Low Voltage Error
E6
Freezer displays E6 and may not communicate between the display and main board.
Communication Error Between UI and Main Board
E7
Freezer displays E7, and the condenser fan (if fitted) may not run.
Condenser Fan Motor Error
E8
Freezer displays E8 and may have unstable or incorrect temperature readings.
Calibration / Sensor Range Error
E9
Freezer displays E9 and may shut down or lock out cooling.
Critical System Error / Lockout
F1
Freezer beeps and displays F1, temperature too high and food starting to soften.
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Fault
F2
Freezer shows F2 and may run continuously or shut down intermittently.
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault
F3
Display shows F3 and the freezer may not defrost properly, causing ice build-up on the back wall.
Evaporator Defrost Sensor Fault
F4
Freezer displays F4 and may not defrost, leading to thick ice on the evaporator and poor cooling.
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault
F5
Freezer shows F5 and may not start the compressor, or runs erratically.
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault
F6
Freezer displays F6 and does not cool properly; compressor may not run.
Compressor Motor or Overload Protector Fault
F7
Freezer shows F7, and the interior light or fan may not work correctly; the display may flicker.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault
F8
Freezer displays F8, and it may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Fault
F9
Freezer shows F9, and it may run the fan or compressor unexpectedly or not at all.
Main Control Board Fault
LO
The display shows LO or a very low temperature indication; food may be over-frozen, and ice may form excessively.
Temperature Regulation / Thermostat Calibration Fault
Symptom
A strong chemical or burning smell coming from the freezer, especially from the rear.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Condensation or moisture forming on the outside of the freezer cabinet or around the door gasket.
Cabinet Condensation / Mullion Heater Issue
Symptom
Excessive frost build-up on the back wall or around the evaporator, reducing storage space.
Frost Accumulation / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; food is rock hard, and frost is heavy even at normal settings.
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Misregulation
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; the interior is warm, the light may work, but there is no cold air.
Complete Loss of Cooling
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the temperature is higher than the setpoint, and ice cream is soft.
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Capacity
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though the temperature may be acceptable.
Continuous Run / Poor Efficiency
Symptom
Interior light does not work, but the freezer cools normally.
Lighting Circuit Failure
Symptom
The freezer displays the temperature but does not respond to button presses or setting changes.
User Interface Lockup / Button Failure
Symptom
The freezer door does not close properly or pops open by itself.
Door Alignment / Seal Issue
Symptom
The freezer interior fan is very noisy or does not run, causing uneven temperatures.
Evaporator Fan Failure
Symptom
The freezer interior light works, but the compressor and fan do not start; there is no humming sound.
No Start / Control or Power Circuit Issue
Symptom
The freezer is leaking water onto the floor at the front or underneath.
Defrost Drain Blockage / Water Management Issue
Symptom
The freezer makes a high-pitched whine or squeal from the fan area.
Worn Fan Motor Bearings
Symptom
The freezer makes a loud buzzing or humming noise from the compressor area.
Compressor Start or Mounting Noise
Symptom
The freezer makes loud rattling or knocking noises, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
The freezer temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing too hard and sometimes being too warm.
Intermittent Temperature Control
Symptom
The freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts or after running for a while.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Unpleasant musty or moldy odor inside the freezer, even after cleaning.
Odor Contamination / Drain or Gasket Mold
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
The display shows AL or a flashing alarm symbol; an audible alarm sounds, and the temperature is too high.
|
High Temperature Alarm / Warm Freezer Condition | View Details |
| dF |
The display shows dF or a defrost symbol for an extended time; the freezer may warm slightly during this period.
|
Extended Defrost Cycle / Defrost Control Issue | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer shows E1, and it may not maintain the correct temperature.
|
General Sensor Error (Model-Dependent) | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer shows E2, and buttons may not respond correctly.
|
Keypad / Button Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Freezer shows E3, and the fan may not run or may run erratically.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer shows E4, and it may have irregular defrosting or ice build-up.
|
Defrost System Error (Sensor/Heater Feedback) | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer displays E5 and may not power on correctly or may reset intermittently.
|
Power Supply / Low Voltage Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer displays E6 and may not communicate between the display and main board.
|
Communication Error Between UI and Main Board | View Details |
| E7 |
Freezer displays E7, and the condenser fan (if fitted) may not run.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Freezer displays E8 and may have unstable or incorrect temperature readings.
|
Calibration / Sensor Range Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Freezer displays E9 and may shut down or lock out cooling.
|
Critical System Error / Lockout | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer beeps and displays F1, temperature too high and food starting to soften.
|
Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2 and may run continuously or shut down intermittently.
|
Ambient / Cabinet Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3 and the freezer may not defrost properly, causing ice build-up on the back wall.
|
Evaporator Defrost Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer displays F4 and may not defrost, leading to thick ice on the evaporator and poor cooling.
|
Defrost Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Freezer shows F5 and may not start the compressor, or runs erratically.
|
Compressor Start Device / PTC Relay Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Freezer displays F6 and does not cool properly; compressor may not run.
|
Compressor Motor or Overload Protector Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Freezer shows F7, and the interior light or fan may not work correctly; the display may flicker.
|
Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Freezer displays F8, and it may not respond correctly to temperature setting changes.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Freezer shows F9, and it may run the fan or compressor unexpectedly or not at all.
|
Main Control Board Fault | View Details |
| LO |
The display shows LO or a very low temperature indication; food may be over-frozen, and ice may form excessively.
|
Temperature Regulation / Thermostat Calibration Fault | View Details |
| – |
A strong chemical or burning smell coming from the freezer, especially from the rear.
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture forming on the outside of the freezer cabinet or around the door gasket.
|
Cabinet Condensation / Mullion Heater Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost build-up on the back wall or around the evaporator, reducing storage space.
|
Frost Accumulation / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; food is rock hard, and frost is heavy even at normal settings.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Misregulation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; the interior is warm, the light may work, but there is no cold air.
|
Complete Loss of Cooling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the temperature is higher than the setpoint, and ice cream is soft.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Partial Loss of Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though the temperature may be acceptable.
|
Continuous Run / Poor Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not work, but the freezer cools normally.
|
Lighting Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
The freezer displays the temperature but does not respond to button presses or setting changes.
|
User Interface Lockup / Button Failure | View Details |
| – |
The freezer door does not close properly or pops open by itself.
|
Door Alignment / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
The freezer interior fan is very noisy or does not run, causing uneven temperatures.
|
Evaporator Fan Failure | View Details |
| – |
The freezer interior light works, but the compressor and fan do not start; there is no humming sound.
|
No Start / Control or Power Circuit Issue | View Details |
| – |
The freezer is leaking water onto the floor at the front or underneath.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage / Water Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
The freezer makes a high-pitched whine or squeal from the fan area.
|
Worn Fan Motor Bearings | View Details |
| – |
The freezer makes a loud buzzing or humming noise from the compressor area.
|
Compressor Start or Mounting Noise | View Details |
| – |
The freezer makes loud rattling or knocking noises, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
The freezer temperature fluctuates widely, sometimes freezing too hard and sometimes being too warm.
|
Intermittent Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
The freezer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts or after running for a while.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant musty or moldy odor inside the freezer, even after cleaning.
|
Odor Contamination / Drain or Gasket Mold | View Details |
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