Kelvinator Error Codes & Diagnostics
Complete B2B dictionary of fault codes, troubleshooting steps, and repair manuals for Kelvinator home appliances, including Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Ovens, Dryers, and Refrigerators.
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| Code | Fault / Diagnostics | Appliances | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF | Frost and ice are building up on the back wall of the freezer. Info: The automatic defrost system has failed. This could be due to a faulty defrost heater, defrost thermostat, or control board. | Refrigerator | |
| EF3 | Machine has stopped mid-cycle and may show signs of a leak. Info: The anti-flood device (Aqua-Control) in the base of the machine has been activated due to a water leak. | Washing Machine | |
| E9 | The ice maker is not producing ice. Info: A fault has been detected with the ice maker assembly, such as a motor failure or a sensor issue. | Refrigerator | |
| E11 | Water is not entering the machine or filling is very slow. Info: The water tap is closed, the inlet hose is kinked or crushed, or the filter in the inlet valve is blocked. | Washing Machine | |
| E21 | Machine is not draining water, or the drain cycle takes too long. Info: The drain pump filter is clogged with debris, or the drain hose is blocked, kinked, or positioned too high. | Washing Machine | |
| E42 | The door will not lock, and the cycle will not start. Info: The door is not closed properly, or there is a fault with the door lock mechanism or its wiring. | Washing Machine | |
| E52 | The drum does not turn or spins erratically. Info: A fault has been detected with the motor's tacho generator, which measures the motor's speed. This can be due to a faulty connection or a failed motor. | Washing Machine | |
| E61 | The water is not heating up during the wash cycle. Info: There is a fault in the heating circuit, which could be a failed heating element, a faulty temperature sensor (NTC), or a problem with the control board. | Washing Machine | |
| F1 | Oven is not functioning, display shows F1. Info: An internal failure of the electronic oven control (EOC) or control board has occurred. | Oven | |
| F3 | Oven is not heating correctly or at all, displaying F3. Info: The oven temperature sensor has an open circuit. The sensor or its wiring is damaged. | Oven | |
| F8 | The oven door will not unlock after a self-clean cycle, or a fault is shown relating to the door lock. Info: There is a failure in the door locking mechanism, which could be the lock motor or a position switch. | Oven | |
| F10 | Oven displays F10 and may be overheating. Info: A 'runaway temperature' condition has been detected. This is a serious fault, often caused by a stuck relay on the control board keeping the heating element on. | Oven | |
| H1 | An alarm is sounding and the display shows a high temperature warning for the refrigerator. Info: The refrigerator compartment temperature is too high. This can be caused by the door being left open, adding a large amount of warm food, or a cooling system failure. | Refrigerator | |
| i10 | The dishwasher is not filling with water. Info: Water supply is turned off, inlet hose is kinked, or the filter in the water inlet valve is clogged. | Dishwasher | |
| i20 | The dishwasher is not draining the water. Info: The filters inside the dishwasher are blocked, or the drain hose is kinked or clogged. | Dishwasher | |
| i30 | The anti-flood device has been activated, and the drain pump may be running continuously. Info: Water has leaked into the base pan of the dishwasher, tripping the safety float switch. | Dishwasher | |
| i50 | The dishwasher makes a humming noise, but the spray arms are not rotating and dishes are not being cleaned. Info: There is a fault with the main wash motor (circulation pump) or its starting capacitor. The motor is not running or running correctly. | Dishwasher | |
| i60 | The water is not heating, resulting in poor wash results and wet dishes. Info: The heating element has failed, the temperature sensor is faulty, or there is an issue with the main control board. | Dishwasher | |
| OP | Refrigerator compartment is not cooling correctly, and 'OP' is displayed. Info: The temperature sensor for the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment has an open circuit, meaning it is disconnected or has failed. | Refrigerator | |
| SH | Freezer compartment is not at the correct temperature, and 'SH' is displayed. Info: The temperature sensor for the freezer compartment has a short circuit and has failed. | Refrigerator |