Insignia 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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ADD WATER
The display shows “ADD WATER” or the water indicator light stays on even when the reservoir is full; the unit will not start the ice cycle.
Low Water Float or Level Sensor Misread
CLEAN
The “CLEAN” indicator stays on or flashes; the unit may beep and stop ice production until cleaning is performed.
Scheduled Cleaning Reminder / Scale Detection
E1
Insignia countertop ice maker will not power on; the display shows E1 shortly after plugging in or pressing Power.
Main Power Supply or Control Board Fault
E2
Insignia ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E2; no ice is produced.
Water Level Sensor or Float Switch Fault
E3
The display shows E3, and the ice maker stops, often during the freezing stage.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E4
The Insignia ice maker beeps and shows E4; the ice tray may be stuck in one position and not dump ice.
Ice Tray Position Sensor or Motor Fault
E5
The display shows E5, and the unit stops making ice; the compressor may not start.
Compressor Start or Overload Protection Fault
E6
The Insignia ice maker shows E6 and stops; the fan may not run or runs erratically.
Condenser Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Fault
E7
The display shows E7; the ice maker may overfill or underfill with water, or stop shortly after starting.
Water Pump or Flow Detection Fault
E8
The Insignia ice maker shows E8 and stops; this often occurs when the ice bin is full or the sensor is blocked.
Ice Bin Full Sensor Fault
E9
The display shows E9; the unit may run briefly then shut down with no ice production.
General System Protection or Overtemperature Fault
ICE FULL
The display shows “ICE FULL” or the full indicator light stays on even when the bin is empty; the unit will not make ice.
False Ice Bin Full Detection
Symptom
A clicking sound comes from the back; the compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly, and no ice is produced.
Compressor Hard Start or Overload Cycling
Symptom
Display works but some buttons do not respond or require very hard pressing.
Worn or Contaminated Keypad
Symptom
Ice cubes stick to the evaporator and do not drop into the bin; tray may not release ice fully.
Poor Ice Release from Evaporator
Symptom
Ice maker does not respond to button presses; display is frozen but backlight may be on.
Control Panel or Microcontroller Lockup
Symptom
Ice maker does not start automatically after a power outage; it must be manually restarted.
No Auto-Restart / Control Logic Limitation
Symptom
Ice maker exterior becomes very hot to the touch, especially near the sides or back.
Overheating Condenser or Restricted Airflow
Symptom
Ice maker interior frosts up heavily; thick ice forms around evaporator and tray, reducing performance.
Excessive Frost and Ice Buildup
Symptom
Ice maker is very noisy during operation, producing rattling, grinding, or loud humming sounds.
Mechanical Vibration or Failing Moving Component
Symptom
Ice maker leaks water onto the counter or inside the cabinet.
Water Reservoir or Drain System Leak
Symptom
Ice maker produces cloudy ice with white flakes or particles inside.
High Mineral Content or Scale Shedding
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice very slowly; there is a long time between batches compared to normal operation.
Reduced Cooling Efficiency
Symptom
Ice maker produces ice with a bad taste or odor.
Contaminated Water Path or Storage Bin
Symptom
Ice maker produces very small, hollow, or soft ice that melts quickly in the bin.
Insufficient Freezing Capacity or Poor Heat Transfer
Symptom
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all; the compressor may not get cold, and there is no frost on the evaporator.
Refrigerant System Failure or Severe Loss of Charge
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and does not stop even when the bin is full of ice.
Ice Level Detection Failure
Symptom
Ice maker turns on but shuts off by itself after a short time; no error code is displayed.
Overheating or Power Supply Interruption
Symptom
The ice maker makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise during operation.
Dry or Worn Fan or Pump Bearings
Symptom
The ice maker’s bin light or indicator LEDs flicker or are very dim.
LED Power or Connection Issue
Symptom
Unit frequently shows ADD WATER even though water level drops only slightly during use.
Overly Sensitive Low-Water Detection
Symptom
Unit powers on, lights work, but no water flows to the ice tray; the pump is silent.
Water Circulation Pump Failure
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Water appears under the ice maker only when it is running; there is no visible leak from the reservoir.
Condensation or Defrost Water Misrouting
Symptom
Water flows but overflows the ice tray or splashes excessively during filling.
Water Flow Control or Tray Position Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD WATER |
The display shows “ADD WATER” or the water indicator light stays on even when the reservoir is full; the unit will not start the ice cycle.
|
Low Water Float or Level Sensor Misread | View Details |
| CLEAN |
The “CLEAN” indicator stays on or flashes; the unit may beep and stop ice production until cleaning is performed.
|
Scheduled Cleaning Reminder / Scale Detection | View Details |
| E1 |
Insignia countertop ice maker will not power on; the display shows E1 shortly after plugging in or pressing Power.
|
Main Power Supply or Control Board Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Insignia ice maker stops mid-cycle and displays E2; no ice is produced.
|
Water Level Sensor or Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
The display shows E3, and the ice maker stops, often during the freezing stage.
|
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
The Insignia ice maker beeps and shows E4; the ice tray may be stuck in one position and not dump ice.
|
Ice Tray Position Sensor or Motor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
The display shows E5, and the unit stops making ice; the compressor may not start.
|
Compressor Start or Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
The Insignia ice maker shows E6 and stops; the fan may not run or runs erratically.
|
Condenser Fan Motor or Fan Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
The display shows E7; the ice maker may overfill or underfill with water, or stop shortly after starting.
|
Water Pump or Flow Detection Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
The Insignia ice maker shows E8 and stops; this often occurs when the ice bin is full or the sensor is blocked.
|
Ice Bin Full Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
The display shows E9; the unit may run briefly then shut down with no ice production.
|
General System Protection or Overtemperature Fault | View Details |
| ICE FULL |
The display shows “ICE FULL” or the full indicator light stays on even when the bin is empty; the unit will not make ice.
|
False Ice Bin Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
A clicking sound comes from the back; the compressor tries to start but shuts off repeatedly, and no ice is produced.
|
Compressor Hard Start or Overload Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Display works but some buttons do not respond or require very hard pressing.
|
Worn or Contaminated Keypad | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes stick to the evaporator and do not drop into the bin; tray may not release ice fully.
|
Poor Ice Release from Evaporator | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker does not respond to button presses; display is frozen but backlight may be on.
|
Control Panel or Microcontroller Lockup | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker does not start automatically after a power outage; it must be manually restarted.
|
No Auto-Restart / Control Logic Limitation | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker exterior becomes very hot to the touch, especially near the sides or back.
|
Overheating Condenser or Restricted Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker interior frosts up heavily; thick ice forms around evaporator and tray, reducing performance.
|
Excessive Frost and Ice Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker is very noisy during operation, producing rattling, grinding, or loud humming sounds.
|
Mechanical Vibration or Failing Moving Component | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker leaks water onto the counter or inside the cabinet.
|
Water Reservoir or Drain System Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces cloudy ice with white flakes or particles inside.
|
High Mineral Content or Scale Shedding | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice very slowly; there is a long time between batches compared to normal operation.
|
Reduced Cooling Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces ice with a bad taste or odor.
|
Contaminated Water Path or Storage Bin | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces very small, hollow, or soft ice that melts quickly in the bin.
|
Insufficient Freezing Capacity or Poor Heat Transfer | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all; the compressor may not get cold, and there is no frost on the evaporator.
|
Refrigerant System Failure or Severe Loss of Charge | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs continuously and does not stop even when the bin is full of ice.
|
Ice Level Detection Failure | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker turns on but shuts off by itself after a short time; no error code is displayed.
|
Overheating or Power Supply Interruption | View Details |
| – |
The ice maker makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise during operation.
|
Dry or Worn Fan or Pump Bearings | View Details |
| – |
The ice maker’s bin light or indicator LEDs flicker or are very dim.
|
LED Power or Connection Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit frequently shows ADD WATER even though water level drops only slightly during use.
|
Overly Sensitive Low-Water Detection | View Details |
| – |
Unit powers on, lights work, but no water flows to the ice tray; the pump is silent.
|
Water Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water appears under the ice maker only when it is running; there is no visible leak from the reservoir.
|
Condensation or Defrost Water Misrouting | View Details |
| – |
Water flows but overflows the ice tray or splashes excessively during filling.
|
Water Flow Control or Tray Position Issue | View Details |
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