Faure E04

Faure error code E04 indicates: Faure FRA / FRB Series / Defrost Control Fridge-Freezer: High temperature alarm in freezer compartment E04; freezer temperature rises above -9°C for sustained duration..

The primary root cause for Faure code E04 is: On Faure (Faure FRA / FRB Series / Defrost Control Fridge-Freezer) models: Refrigerant leak (loss of R600a charge), inefficient compressor valves, door left ajar, or severe frost buildup restricting airflow through evaporator..

To resolve error code E04: Check magnetic door seal alignment. Inspect evaporator frost pattern (even frost coating indicates healthy charge; bare pipe indicates leak). Press and hold Départ/Pause and Annulation buttons for 6 seconds until all status indicators flash synchronously and clear fault memory.

Resetting power (unplugging for 5–10 minutes) clears temporary memory errors. However, if Faure code E04 persists, the physical component causing On Faure (Faure FRA / FRB Series / Defrost Control Fridge-Freezer) models: Refrigerant leak (loss of R600a charge), inefficient compressor valves, door left ajar, or severe frost buildup restricting airflow through evaporator. must be inspected or replaced.

Set a digital multimeter to ohms (Ω). Disconnect power and test Compressor Motor Windings (Run/Start) & Defrost Heater across Across 3 compressor pins (Common, Run, Start): R(C-S) + R(C-R) = R(S-R). Winding to earth: >20MΩ (OL).. Expected nominal reading is 15Ω–25Ω (Run C-R), 20Ω–35Ω (Start C-S), 200Ω–400Ω (Defrost Heater). PTC Relay: 10Ω–30Ω at 25°C.. Tolerance: ±10%. Any low insulation resistance to casing (<2MΩ) trips the breaker. Defrost bimetal reads <0.5Ω when sub-zero..

Standard electrical safety protocol: 1. Disconnect 230V mains power before opening panels. 2. Verify zero voltage at test points. 3. Allow hot water or heating elements to cool below 30°C before handling.