Russell Hobbs 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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E1
Ice maker beeps and shows E1; the unit will not start the ice-making cycle.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E10
E10 displayed, unit beeps and stops, water present inside but not draining from the internal sump.
Internal Drain / Overflow Protection Fault
E2
E2 is displayed, the ice maker stops mid-cycle or will not start, and the fan may still run.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
E3 error: the ice basket does not move correctly, or ice-making stops during harvest.
Ice Full / Position Sensor or Micro-switch Fault
E4
E4 is displayed, the ice maker stops, and the water tray may be out of position.
Water Tray Position Error
E5
E5 error, unit powers on but compressor does not run, no ice production.
Compressor or Overload Protection Fault
E6
E6 displayed, ice maker stops, water pump may not run or runs dry.
Water Pump or Water Level Sensor Fault
E7
E7 error, fan may not run, unit overheats and stops making ice.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E8
E8 displayed, ice size selection not working correctly, unit may stop mid-cycle.
Ice Thickness / Size Sensor Fault
E9
E9 error, display works but buttons are unresponsive or random functions trigger.
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Fault
Symptom
Clicking sound from the compressor area, but the compressor does not stay running.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
Keypad Contact Failure
Symptom
Fan runs but the compressor is silent, resulting in no cooling.
Open Compressor Circuit or Control Failure
Symptom
Grinding or squealing noise from inside the ice-making compartment.
Mechanical Drive or Motor Binding
Symptom
Heavy condensation forming on the exterior of the cabinet
Excessive External Condensation
Symptom
Ice cubes are fused together in large clumps in the basket
Ice Clumping in Storage
Symptom
Ice cubes stick to the evaporator and do not drop into the basket.
Harvest Failure – Ice Not Releasing
Symptom
Ice has a strange or chemical taste
Taste Contamination from Water or Internal Surfaces
Symptom
Ice maker leaks water onto the countertop.
External Water Leak – Reservoir or Drain System
Symptom
Ice maker makes a hissing or gurgling sound from inside the cabinet
Normal Refrigerant Flow or Possible Refrigerant Leak
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice very slowly compared to normal.
Extended Freeze Time – Reduced Cooling Capacity
Symptom
Ice maker powers on but will not start when pressing the ON/START button.
User Interface or Safety Interlock Fault
Symptom
Ice maker produces very small or hollow ice bullets.
Insufficient Ice Formation – Water Flow or Temperature Issue
Symptom
Ice maker runs but ice melts quickly in the storage basket.
Poor Ice Storage Insulation or High Internal Temperature
Symptom
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
No Ice Production – Refrigeration System or Water Supply Issue
Symptom
Ice maker shows 'ADD WATER' or similar indicator even when reservoir is full
False Low Water Detection
Symptom
Ice maker stops after a few minutes and beeps, even though the ice basket is not full.
False Ice Full Detection
Symptom
Ice maker stops mid-cycle and all lights flash
General Control Fault or Overload Protection
Symptom
Ice maker will not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power – Input or Main PCB Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or vibrating noise during operation.
Excessive Vibration or Loose Component
Symptom
Unit emits a burning or electrical smell during operation
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Unit frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Symptom
Unit is excessively hot to the touch on the sides or top
Overheating Cabinet
Symptom
Unit vibrates and moves slightly on the countertop during operation
Instability Due to Uneven Surface or Imbalance
Symptom
Water appears inside the ice storage area or under the ice basket.
Internal Leak or Excess Condensation
Symptom
Water in reservoir becomes cloudy or has an unpleasant smell
Biofilm or Mineral Contamination in Water System
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Ice maker beeps and shows E1; the unit will not start the ice-making cycle.
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 displayed, unit beeps and stops, water present inside but not draining from the internal sump.
|
Internal Drain / Overflow Protection Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
E2 is displayed, the ice maker stops mid-cycle or will not start, and the fan may still run.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error: the ice basket does not move correctly, or ice-making stops during harvest.
|
Ice Full / Position Sensor or Micro-switch Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 is displayed, the ice maker stops, and the water tray may be out of position.
|
Water Tray Position Error | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error, unit powers on but compressor does not run, no ice production.
|
Compressor or Overload Protection Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 displayed, ice maker stops, water pump may not run or runs dry.
|
Water Pump or Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error, fan may not run, unit overheats and stops making ice.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 displayed, ice size selection not working correctly, unit may stop mid-cycle.
|
Ice Thickness / Size Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error, display works but buttons are unresponsive or random functions trigger.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| – |
Clicking sound from the compressor area, but the compressor does not stay running.
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Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently
|
Keypad Contact Failure | View Details |
| – |
Fan runs but the compressor is silent, resulting in no cooling.
|
Open Compressor Circuit or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Grinding or squealing noise from inside the ice-making compartment.
|
Mechanical Drive or Motor Binding | View Details |
| – |
Heavy condensation forming on the exterior of the cabinet
|
Excessive External Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are fused together in large clumps in the basket
|
Ice Clumping in Storage | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes stick to the evaporator and do not drop into the basket.
|
Harvest Failure – Ice Not Releasing | View Details |
| – |
Ice has a strange or chemical taste
|
Taste Contamination from Water or Internal Surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker leaks water onto the countertop.
|
External Water Leak – Reservoir or Drain System | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes a hissing or gurgling sound from inside the cabinet
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow or Possible Refrigerant Leak | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker makes ice very slowly compared to normal.
|
Extended Freeze Time – Reduced Cooling Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker powers on but will not start when pressing the ON/START button.
|
User Interface or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker produces very small or hollow ice bullets.
|
Insufficient Ice Formation – Water Flow or Temperature Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but ice melts quickly in the storage basket.
|
Poor Ice Storage Insulation or High Internal Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker runs but produces no ice at all.
|
No Ice Production – Refrigeration System or Water Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker shows 'ADD WATER' or similar indicator even when reservoir is full
|
False Low Water Detection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops after a few minutes and beeps, even though the ice basket is not full.
|
False Ice Full Detection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker stops mid-cycle and all lights flash
|
General Control Fault or Overload Protection | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power – Input or Main PCB Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or vibrating noise during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration or Loose Component | View Details |
| – |
Unit emits a burning or electrical smell during operation
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Unit frequently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD
|
Electrical Short or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Unit is excessively hot to the touch on the sides or top
|
Overheating Cabinet | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates and moves slightly on the countertop during operation
|
Instability Due to Uneven Surface or Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Water appears inside the ice storage area or under the ice basket.
|
Internal Leak or Excess Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Water in reservoir becomes cloudy or has an unpleasant smell
|
Biofilm or Mineral Contamination in Water System | View Details |
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