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LG bottom-freezer refrigerator error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your LG bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Error codes appear on the control panel display when the electronic control board detects component failures. When an error code appears:
Match the error code on your refrigerator with the error code in the chart below.
Make sure that the condition listed with the error code is the same as the symptom(s) shown by your refrigerator.
Read the DIY advice to learn how to troubleshoot the issue and determine the problem part.
Follow repair guide instructions (if listed) to fix the broken part.
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Error Code
Condition
DIY advice
Er FS
Freezer sensor error
Check/Repair
Sensor and wiring connector problems.
Possible parts
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
Er rS
Refrigerator sensor error
Check/Repair
Sensor, wiring and connectors.
Possible parts
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
F dS
Freezer defrost sensor
Check/Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
How-to help
Possible parts
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
r dS
Refrigerator defrost sensor
Check/Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible parts
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Er HS
Humidity sensor
Check/Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible parts
Humidity sensor
Er IS
Ice maker sensor
Check/Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
How-to help
Possible parts
Ice maker assembly; the sensor isn't usually sold separately
Er SS
Pantry sensor
Check/Repair
The pantry is the deli drawer. Short in sensor or wiring problem.
Possible parts
Pantry temperature sensor
Er rt
Room temperature sensor
Check/Repair
Short in sensor or wiring problem.
Possible parts
Room temperature sensor
Er It
System error inside ice maker
Check/Repair
Self-test ice maker routine.
How-to help
Possible parts
Ice maker assembly
Er gF
Flow meter error code
Check/Repair
Water pressure, flow of water.
Possible parts
Flow meter
F dH
Sensor did not get over 40 F in defrost
Check/Repair
Faulty fuse, heater or control board.
How-to help
Possible parts
Controller assembly, Defrost heater, Relay on control board
r dH
Sensor did not get over 40 F
Check/Repair
Faulty fuse, heater or control board.
Possible parts
Controller assembly, Defrost heater, Relay on control board
Er IF
The fan for the ice compartment failed
Check/Repair
Icing fan blocked, ice fan motor is defective, wiring in the circuit is defective, or the control board has failed.
How-to help
Possible parts
Ice fan motor, Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Er FF
Evaporator fan failed
Check/Repair
Fan motor, control board or wiring harness.
Possible parts
Evaporator fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Er CF
Condenser fan motor is defective
Check/Repair
Condenser fan motor, wiring or the control board.
Possible parts
Condenser fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Er CO
Communication error
Check/Repair
Communication error between main board and display board.
How-to help
Possible parts
Display control board, Power control board, Wiring harness
E Od
Wi-Fi modem failure
Check/Repair
Unplug the refrigerator and check the wiring connection between the Wi-Fi modem and the display control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wiring connections are okay, replace the Wi-Fi modem. If the problem continues, replace the display control board.
Possible parts
Wi-Fi modem, display control board
Er FF
Freezer compartment evaporator fan failure
Check/Repair
Unplug the refrigerator and check the wiring connection between the freezer evaporator fan and the main control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wiring connections are okay, replace the freezer evaporator fan. If the problem continues, replace the main control board.
Possible parts
Freezer evaporator fan, main control board
E rF
Refrigerator compartment evaporator fan failure
Check/Repair
Unplug the refrigerator and check the wiring connection between the refrigerator evaporator fan and the main control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wiring connections are okay, replace the refrigerator evaporator fan. If the problem continues, replace the main control board.
Possible parts
Refrigerator evaporator fan, main control board
E ID
Freezer compartment ice maker sensor failure
Check/Repair
Unplug the refrigerator and check the wire harness connections from the freezer compartment ice maker to the main control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wire harness connections are okay, replace the freezer compartment ice maker. If the problem continues, replace the main control board.
Possible parts
Freezer compartment ice maker,main control board
E IU
Freezer compartment ice maker assembly failure
Check/Repair
Unplug the refrigerator and check the wire harness connections from the freezer compartment ice maker to the main control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wire harness connections are okay, replace the freezer compartment ice maker. If the problem continues, replace the main control board.
Possible parts
Freezer compartment ice maker, main control board
Most common symptoms to help you fix your refrigerators
Choose a symptom to see related refrigerator repairs.
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Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…
Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…
Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…
Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…
Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…
Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…
Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…
Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.
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Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board
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Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
How to clean refrigerator condenser coils
Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
Effective articles & videos to help repair your refrigerators
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