Midea Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dF
Display shows dF or DF; freezer may pause cooling periodically.
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault on Some Models)
E1
Freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature may not match setpoint.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E3
Freezer shows E3; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Freezer displays E4 and may not defrost properly; frost builds up on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermistor Failure
E5
Freezer shows E5; may not defrost, and ice accumulates on the evaporator and air ducts.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure
E6
Freezer displays E6; the compressor may not run or may shut off unexpectedly.
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board
E7
Freezer shows E7; the fan may not run, or airflow seems weak; temperature uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback / Fan Error
E8
Freezer displays E8; the compressor may not start or may shut down quickly.
Compressor Overload / Start Protection Error
E9
Freezer shows E9; the interior light or door alarm may behave erratically.
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error
F1
Freezer shows F1; it may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
Control Panel / Keypad Fault
F2
Freezer shows F2; an audible alarm may sound continuously.
High Temperature Alarm Sensor Fault
F3
Freezer shows F3; it may not maintain a stable temperature.
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault (Mechanical Models)
F4
Freezer shows F4; the compressor may not run even though the display appears normal.
Compressor Relay / Output Fault
F5
Freezer shows F5; fan and compressor behavior may be erratic.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
H1
Display shows H1 or HI; freezer interior is too warm, and an alarm may sound.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Display shows L1 or LO; freezer temperature is too low, some items may be freezing harder than normal, or frost may be excessive.
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition
Symptom
Alarm beeping continuously even though the temperature seems normal and the door is closed.
False Alarm Condition
Symptom
Condenser fan (on models with an external condenser fan) not running; compressor very hot.
Condenser Fan Motor Failure
Symptom
Control panel buttons are unresponsive; cannot change temperature or settings.
User Interface Failure
Symptom
Evaporator fan is noisy or squealing; airflow seems reduced.
Evaporator Fan Motor Wear or Ice Interference
Symptom
Freezer door is difficult to open right after closing; suction effect.
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization or Gasket Stickiness
Symptom
Freezer door is not sealing; frost is forming around the door opening.
Door Misalignment or Gasket Failure
Symptom
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Freezer interior has water droplets or ice buildup on walls and ceiling.
Excess Moisture / Condensation Ingress
Symptom
Freezer interior light stays on when the door is closed, causing warming near the top.
Door Switch Stuck Open
Symptom
Freezer interior liner cracked or damaged; possible frost or moisture in the cracked area.
Inner Liner Damage
Symptom
Freezer interior smells bad or has a strong odor.
Odor Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior too cold; food excessively hard or ice cream rock solid even at moderate setting.
Overcooling Due to Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer leaking water onto the floor from underneath.
Defrost Drain Blockage or Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises.
Compressor or Start Device Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor runs.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm, the compressor is not running, but lights may still work.
Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the compressor and fan run almost continuously.
Sealed System Underperformance (Low Refrigerant or Weak Compressor)
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and forms thick frost on the evaporator cover and shelves.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes it is too warm, sometimes too cold.
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Main Supply Failure
Symptom
Frost or ice buildup only on the top shelf or in one corner of the freezer.
Localized Air Leak or Airflow Restriction
Symptom
Interior light not working but the freezer otherwise cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display shows dF or DF; freezer may pause cooling periodically.
|
Defrost Mode Indication (Not a Fault on Some Models) | View Details |
| E1 |
Freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature may not match setpoint.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Freezer displays E2 and may run continuously or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Freezer shows E3; compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Freezer displays E4 and may not defrost properly; frost builds up on the evaporator.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Freezer shows E5; may not defrost, and ice accumulates on the evaporator and air ducts.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Freezer displays E6; the compressor may not run or may shut off unexpectedly.
|
Communication Error Between Display Board and Main Control Board | View Details |
| E7 |
Freezer shows E7; the fan may not run, or airflow seems weak; temperature uneven.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Feedback / Fan Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Freezer displays E8; the compressor may not start or may shut down quickly.
|
Compressor Overload / Start Protection Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Freezer shows E9; the interior light or door alarm may behave erratically.
|
Door Switch / Door Sensor Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Freezer shows F1; it may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Freezer shows F2; an audible alarm may sound continuously.
|
High Temperature Alarm Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Freezer shows F3; it may not maintain a stable temperature.
|
Thermostat / Temperature Control Fault (Mechanical Models) | View Details |
| F4 |
Freezer shows F4; the compressor may not run even though the display appears normal.
|
Compressor Relay / Output Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Freezer shows F5; fan and compressor behavior may be erratic.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI; freezer interior is too warm, and an alarm may sound.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 or LO; freezer temperature is too low, some items may be freezing harder than normal, or frost may be excessive.
|
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition | View Details |
| – |
Alarm beeping continuously even though the temperature seems normal and the door is closed.
|
False Alarm Condition | View Details |
| – |
Condenser fan (on models with an external condenser fan) not running; compressor very hot.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons are unresponsive; cannot change temperature or settings.
|
User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Evaporator fan is noisy or squealing; airflow seems reduced.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Wear or Ice Interference | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is difficult to open right after closing; suction effect.
|
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization or Gasket Stickiness | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is not sealing; frost is forming around the door opening.
|
Door Misalignment or Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior sides or top feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has water droplets or ice buildup on walls and ceiling.
|
Excess Moisture / Condensation Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light stays on when the door is closed, causing warming near the top.
|
Door Switch Stuck Open | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior liner cracked or damaged; possible frost or moisture in the cracked area.
|
Inner Liner Damage | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior smells bad or has a strong odor.
|
Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior too cold; food excessively hard or ice cream rock solid even at moderate setting.
|
Overcooling Due to Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer leaking water onto the floor from underneath.
|
Defrost Drain Blockage or Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises.
|
Compressor or Start Device Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor runs.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm, the compressor is not running, but lights may still work.
|
Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; the compressor and fan run almost continuously.
|
Sealed System Underperformance (Low Refrigerant or Weak Compressor) | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and forms thick frost on the evaporator cover and shelves.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes it is too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
|
No Power / Main Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice buildup only on the top shelf or in one corner of the freezer.
|
Localized Air Leak or Airflow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Interior light not working but the freezer otherwise cools normally.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
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