Refrigerator Diagnostics

Jenn-Air Refrigerator
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your refrigerator display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High
Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom
CF Condenser Fan Failure High The interior temperature rises gradually as the condenser cannot release heat efficiently. View DE Door Ajar Detected Low An audible alert sounds periodically, indicating the control board thinks a door is open. View DF Defrost System Fault Medium Cooling performance degrades slowly over days or weeks as ice builds up on the evaporator. View DI Door Ajar Detected Low The door ajar alarm sounds even though the refrigerator door appears to be fully closed. View EF Evaporator Fan Failure High The freezer compartment stays cold but the refrigerator section warms up because cold air is not being circulated. View FF Freezer Fan Failure High Frozen items begin to thaw or soften, and ice cream becomes mushy. View HS Humidity Sensor Error Low Fruits and vegetables in the crisper drawers dry out or spoil more quickly than expected. View IC Ice Maker Module Error Low The ice bin is empty and no new ice is being produced even though the freezer is at the correct temperature. View PC Compressor Circuit Fault High Neither the refrigerator nor freezer compartment is producing cold air. View PF Power Failure Detected Low The refrigerator display shows PF or Power Failure immediately after electricity is restored. View PO Power Outage Detected Low The refrigerator displays a flashing PO code on the control panel after power is restored. View RS Temp Sensor Malfunction High Temperature swings between extremes — items may freeze or spoil because the compressor runs erratically. View SY-CE Communication Error High The control panel displays incomplete data or shows unusual characters and symbols. View SY-EF Evaporator Fan Circuit High Internal vents produce no airflow even though the compressor appears to be running. View WF Water Filter Alert Low Water from the door dispenser flows slower than normal due to a clogged filter. View