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Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes

All Whirlpool refrigerator error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

14 error codes

CodeMeaning
E5E5 on a Whirlpool refrigerator means a temperature sensor in the freezer or fresh food compartment is reading outside the expected range. The control board cannot rely on the sensor data to regulate cooling.
highintermediate
FREEZINGA Whirlpool refrigerator freezing food has specific causes related to Whirlpool's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
HUBWhirlpool WRF (French door) and WRS (side-by-side) series refrigerators display alphanumeric error codes when sensors, fans, or control circuits detect a fault condition. Understanding these codes helps identify which component to inspect or replace.
lowbeginner
ICE-MAKERA Whirlpool refrigerator ice maker not working has specific causes related to Whirlpool's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
ICE-MAKERCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
LEAKINGA Whirlpool refrigerator leaking water has specific causes related to Whirlpool's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
LEAKINGCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
NOISECauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
NOISEA Whirlpool refrigerator making noise has specific causes related to Whirlpool's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
NOT-COOLINGA Whirlpool refrigerator not cooling has specific causes related to Whirlpool's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
POPO on a Whirlpool refrigerator stands for Power Outage. The refrigerator detected an interruption in electrical power and is alerting you to check whether food temperatures were compromised during the outage.
lowbeginner
REFRIGERATOR-DIAGWhirlpool French door and side-by-side refrigerators include a built-in diagnostic mode that stores error codes related to temperature sensors, fan motors, defrost systems, and communication faults. Entering this mode lets you read the codes without any special tools.
lowbeginner
REFRIGERATOR-DIAG-CODESAfter entering diagnostic mode, Whirlpool refrigerators display alphanumeric codes that identify which component or circuit triggered a fault. Each code maps to a specific sensor, fan, or control board function.
lowbeginner
WATER-DISPENSERCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate