Ikea Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Ice maker will not power on, display is blank, no lights or sounds
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault
E02
Ice maker powers on, but compressor does not start; unit stays at room temperature.
Compressor Start Circuit Failure
E03
Ice maker runs, but does not produce ice; evaporator plate does not frost.
Refrigerant System Undercharge or Blockage
E04
Ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E04; ice partially formed on evaporator plate.
Evaporator Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault
E05
E05 displayed; ice bin is empty, and water does not flow into the ice maker.
Water Inlet Valve or Water Supply Fault
E06
E06 error; ice bin is full of water or overflows, and water keeps entering.
Water Level Control Failure
E07
E07 displayed; ice maker stops and beeps, and the internal fan is not running.
Evaporator/Condenser Fan Motor Failure
E08
E08 error; ice cubes are very small, thin, or hollow.
Insufficient Water Fill or Flow Restriction
E09
E09 displayed; ice maker stops, and ice is stuck on the evaporator plate and will not harvest.
Harvest Motor or Hot Gas Valve Fault
E10
E10 error; ice bin is full, but the unit continues to run and overfills the bin.
Ice Bin Level Sensor or Shutoff Arm Failure
E11
E11 displayed; internal temperature is too high, and ice melts quickly in the bin.
High Cabinet Temperature / Poor Insulation or Fan Failure
E12
E12 error: unit beeps and shuts down shortly after start; compressor overheats.
Compressor Overload / High-Temperature Protection
E13
E13 displayed: control panel buttons are unresponsive or random selections occur.
User Interface / Touchpad Failure
E14
E14 error: unit does not drain meltwater; standing water in the sump.
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Blockage
E15
E15 displayed: internal leak detected; unit shuts down and may show water in the base pan.
Internal Water Leak / Overflow Protection
E16
E16 error: ice production is very slow, and cycle times are long.
Low Cooling Capacity / System Inefficiency
E17
E17 displayed: unit is noisy and then shuts down, indicating a fan overspeed or tachometer error.
Fan Speed Feedback Fault
E18
E18 error: defrost or de-ice cycle fails, leading to heavy ice buildup on the evaporator plate.
Defrost / De-Ice Heater or Hot Gas Circuit Failure
E19
E19 displayed: communication error between the user interface and main control.
Control Communication Bus Fault
E20
E20 error: sensor fault, unit may not start the ice cycle.
General Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Error
Symptom
Control panel lights up but none of the buttons respond
Frozen User Interface
Symptom
Display shows random characters or flickers, but the ice maker still runs
Display / UI Power Instability
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or whirring noise from inside the cabinet.
Worn Fan Motor Bearings
Symptom
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear
Entrained Air or Mineral Content in Ice
Symptom
Ice clumps together in large blocks inside the bin
Ice Clumping / Poor Bin Management
Symptom
Ice cubes are too large, fused together, or wet and slushy.
Overfill or Warm Bin Condition
Symptom
Ice cubes are too small, thin, or hollow in the center.
Low Water Fill Volume
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor (chemical, plastic, or stale)
Contaminated Water Path or Storage
Symptom
Ice maker does not turn on at all; no lights or display, but the outlet has power.
Internal Power Distribution Failure
Symptom
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor from underneath.
External Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker is very noisy during operation (rattling, buzzing, or grinding sounds).
Mechanical Noise / Vibration Issue
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice but very slowly, much less than its rated capacity.
Reduced Ice Production Rate
Symptom
Ice maker runs but makes no ice at all; the bin remains empty after several hours.
Complete Ice Production Failure
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and never seems to shut off
Run-On / Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Ice maker stops after a few minutes and then restarts repeatedly
Short Cycling
Symptom
Ice maker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively and moves or rattles against cabinets.
Excessive Vibration / Poor Installation
Symptom
Ice maker will not start after being turned off for cleaning or moving
Startup / Reset Failure
Symptom
Loud knocking or banging noise when ice drops into the bin.
Ice Harvest Impact Noise
Symptom
Water leaking inside the ice bin; ice appears fused and wet.
Internal Drip or Overflow into Bin
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Ice maker will not power on, display is blank, no lights or sounds
|
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Ice maker powers on, but compressor does not start; unit stays at room temperature.
|
Compressor Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E03 |
Ice maker runs, but does not produce ice; evaporator plate does not frost.
|
Refrigerant System Undercharge or Blockage | View Details |
| E04 |
Ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E04; ice partially formed on evaporator plate.
|
Evaporator Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
E05 displayed; ice bin is empty, and water does not flow into the ice maker.
|
Water Inlet Valve or Water Supply Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
E06 error; ice bin is full of water or overflows, and water keeps entering.
|
Water Level Control Failure | View Details |
| E07 |
E07 displayed; ice maker stops and beeps, and the internal fan is not running.
|
Evaporator/Condenser Fan Motor Failure | View Details |
| E08 |
E08 error; ice cubes are very small, thin, or hollow.
|
Insufficient Water Fill or Flow Restriction | View Details |
| E09 |
E09 displayed; ice maker stops, and ice is stuck on the evaporator plate and will not harvest.
|
Harvest Motor or Hot Gas Valve Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error; ice bin is full, but the unit continues to run and overfills the bin.
|
Ice Bin Level Sensor or Shutoff Arm Failure | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 displayed; internal temperature is too high, and ice melts quickly in the bin.
|
High Cabinet Temperature / Poor Insulation or Fan Failure | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error: unit beeps and shuts down shortly after start; compressor overheats.
|
Compressor Overload / High-Temperature Protection | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 displayed: control panel buttons are unresponsive or random selections occur.
|
User Interface / Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error: unit does not drain meltwater; standing water in the sump.
|
Drain Pump or Gravity Drain Blockage | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 displayed: internal leak detected; unit shuts down and may show water in the base pan.
|
Internal Water Leak / Overflow Protection | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 error: ice production is very slow, and cycle times are long.
|
Low Cooling Capacity / System Inefficiency | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 displayed: unit is noisy and then shuts down, indicating a fan overspeed or tachometer error.
|
Fan Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 error: defrost or de-ice cycle fails, leading to heavy ice buildup on the evaporator plate.
|
Defrost / De-Ice Heater or Hot Gas Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 displayed: communication error between the user interface and main control.
|
Control Communication Bus Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 error: sensor fault, unit may not start the ice cycle.
|
General Temperature Sensor / Thermistor Error | View Details |
| – |
Control panel lights up but none of the buttons respond
|
Frozen User Interface | View Details |
| – |
Display shows random characters or flickers, but the ice maker still runs
|
Display / UI Power Instability | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or whirring noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Worn Fan Motor Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear
|
Entrained Air or Mineral Content in Ice | View Details |
| – |
Ice clumps together in large blocks inside the bin
|
Ice Clumping / Poor Bin Management | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are too large, fused together, or wet and slushy.
|
Overfill or Warm Bin Condition | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are too small, thin, or hollow in the center.
|
Low Water Fill Volume | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a bad taste or odor (chemical, plastic, or stale)
|
Contaminated Water Path or Storage | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker does not turn on at all; no lights or display, but the outlet has power.
|
Internal Power Distribution Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor from underneath.
|
External Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is very noisy during operation (rattling, buzzing, or grinding sounds).
|
Mechanical Noise / Vibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice but very slowly, much less than its rated capacity.
|
Reduced Ice Production Rate | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but makes no ice at all; the bin remains empty after several hours.
|
Complete Ice Production Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs continuously and never seems to shut off
|
Run-On / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops after a few minutes and then restarts repeatedly
|
Short Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker vibrates excessively and moves or rattles against cabinets.
|
Excessive Vibration / Poor Installation | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not start after being turned off for cleaning or moving
|
Startup / Reset Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud knocking or banging noise when ice drops into the bin.
|
Ice Harvest Impact Noise | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside the ice bin; ice appears fused and wet.
|
Internal Drip or Overflow into Bin | View Details |
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