Frigidaire Refrigerator - How to do a Forced Defrost, System Test, Error Code Lookup

[@williampommeranz6821]

100%. Thank you! I've gotten to the point of getting a new fridge after 4 years of battle with my Frigidair ice maker. The brand meant something years ago when owned by GM. Have a 50 yr old freezer The darn fill tube to the ice maker freezes up, in my case, drop the Mike. Have been through all the ytube videos, performed them, and now after it quits in a week, a hair dryer in the extended gap between ice maker and top of fridge returns it to normal operation for another week. This is just a plain defect! Will not buy Frigidaire again. Thinking of putting a small pad heater on the fill tube Your vid is great! The problem is you cannot fix a bad design in diagnostic mode. The freezing fill tube IS the design flaw.

[@williampommeranz6821]

Update. The heater idea is working. Google "USB Glove Warmers". Sandwich two 5 watt glove warmers in aluminum foil. Gorilla tape foil/heaters to top wall where fill tube runs to the icemaker. I run about 4 hrs to defrost. Do so at your own risk.

[@gblankster]

I think the first tip fixed mine. We had a bad storm and the power was flickering on and off. I unplugged it for 15 minutes. Thank you! I will try the defrost later.

[@kristineandjames]

Thank you so much. This was by far the best video I've seen for the testing & diagnosis of my refrigerator and I only wish I came across it sooner.

[@CuddaBrown]

Omg... You saved me about 200 bucks I was gonna spend on a new control panel..thank you for this video..

[@lrbs6237]

Great video! I tried every possible ice maker diagnostic fix and still no ice is made. Could it be the main valve at the bottom right side in the back of the fridge that needs replacement?

[@rhondapeaks4692]

Thank you so much ..I was going crazy trying to get the frig out of 56 sabbath mode❤❤

[@eap.productions]

The self defrost only takes like 30min automaticly. I actually had a glitch with ours where it would not defrost on its own every 12 hours, and would freeze up solid. After factory resetting the system, it worked fine again.

[@giuseppecanicatti1526]

How do you do a factory reset?

[@paulgrasso7849]

@@giuseppecanicatti1526 Did you find out?

[@DarleneLong-j7f]

Mine just beeps and doesn’t say d and f

[@mattheviewer]

helpful info. would be nice to know how to turn off auto defrost as, if power failure occurs, defrost cycle eats up a lot of power depleting backup energy source for no good reason.

[@vals7417]

Very helpful with this faulty fridge!!

[@EngineeredMojo]

This was a thorough breakdown!

[@william38022]

I have a top freezer Frigidaire refrigerator I believe somewhere between 18 and 20 ft.³ I’m running it on Solar I’m wondering how much power does the defroster use??? how many watts of power does it use when it defrosts itself once or twice a day??? It’s probably about 10 years old.

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

Thank you for sharing your experience I have the same exact fridge and it is freezing my food I don’t really know if the diagnostic may help finding the cause. THANK YOU

[@kellyname5733]

Mine does the same thing. What did you do to correct the problem? Thanks

[@Gent003]

Any fix on this?

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

@@Gent003 none. Replaced the fridge, good luck

[@wanderlusttheshuttlebus]

Really great info! Thank you for sharing where to find the printed tech manual is hidden in the fridge- I couldn’t find one online!

[@BeingBoringx2]

Same model is in this vid. 5+ years old. It beeped and showed an S -- on the left and before I could get a good look at the code on the right it shut down and nothing, not even the interior light is working. I'm guessing control board? UPDATE: The new control board I ordered did the trick and it was a quick & easy replacement. $250 w/overnight shipping.

[@arthurtavares4462]

Thank you so much I found a issue with mine. The evaporator fan is defective in off and low speed mode. Only high speed was working and within the numbers of service mode manual

[@SmithofAllTrades1]

Hi, I have a brand new frfc2323as0. The ice maker evaporator coil is cold and below 0degree f, but the main coul never gets cold. Any idea if there is a valve stuck or anything? Tia

[@lovethosebudgies]

I love it when unplugging is one of the steps, also following a power outage. My heavy fridge is positioned as a built-in with only myself to do it. Impossible. 😑 I have a river of water on the floor and everything has now thawed out. I have - and + buttons, not arrows. No combination gets to diagnostics and I don't have an options button.

[@MyriamHolguin]

Gracias. Cuánto tiempo se deja en descongelamiento forzado.

[@budzo100]

How long does the defrost of the ice maker take?? 1-2 hrs, or longer??

[@xwingx1gt]

We just bought a used Frigidaire Gallery 3 door refrigerator, model #GRFS2853AF2, and it started displaying "er t7" on the temperature displays. No one online has a complete list of error codes, but I'm hoping you do, or can at least explain what the code is and how to fix it.

[@philippalomo]

I have water dripping from the ice maker down the chute. Thoughts? Also the fridge side doesn't seem as cold as it should be. I can see a little ice build up at the back of the ice maker from the fridge

[@Alexandria-hq1uy]

Same… did you get yours fix?

[@MichaelDouglas-m1u]

Ice maker drawer seems to be frozen shut. What’s the best way to free the drawer up?

[@diycollaborative]

Great video. One of my lights (Water) appears to be burnt out. I've done some research on this and it appears that the entire display panel needs to be replaced to correct this issue. Thoughts?

[@Jim26D]

I've got this issue as well. I imagine the display will need replaced

[@heidisasson1203]

mine is out too

[@thegamingshow2763]

I have a frigidaire refrigerator (model FFHB2740PS6A) and mine doesn't have an owner's manual. Can I print my own? Would it work?

[@getbusylivin177]

I have this exact model, we had a power outage and when the power came back on the lights inside come on but nothing else on the unit will come on. I have been told it was the defrost timer but I havent' been able to locate that on this unit..Could you give me idea of what it could be?? Thanks

[@marcarvermeulen]

Thanks for this; this is the fridge I have. Such a helpful video. My control lock is on and I can’t seem to unlock it. Do you know how to do this?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

What's the model# of your fridge?

[@katalinabash2517]

Great video, thanks! My evaporator thermistor thermistor appears to be reading incorrectly - code 39 shows 99 degrees. Do you happen to know what part needs replacing? My local shop looked at it and said I needed part 240597203, which I ordered and replaced in the freezer, but I’m starting to think they told me the wrong thing. Not sure if I need a new defrost thermostat or some sort of thermistor other than the one they told me. Been trying to investigate this for weeks, I’d super appreciate the help!

[@Illmatic1989]

Do you know why the bottom freezer would stop running when i open the doors . Stops humming. And im trying to “factory reset” the fridge per say also? Does unplugged and wait, than plug in after 15 min work?

[@chriswebbtech]

pretty sure this is normal?

[@leonardsolis9876]

Thank you very much!

[@irmaisabelluna5045]

Hello I have the same fridge but the bottom ice maker doesn’t work can you make a video explaining how to fix it please thank you

[@billygilbert7911]

Thanks for the video. It helped me troubleshoot mine.

[@tomlucas4788]

Great video. Saved for future reference. Do you know if there is a way to increase ice production. I thought there was a way to select like 1x 1.5x or 2x but can’t figure out how to get into that setting. Ice production is slow water filter only 2 months old all other tests good. Temp 38 degrees

[@kristineandjames]

Hold both the water & crush buttons for 10 seconds. You will see IC on the left. Press the + button until you have 3 bars then press set.

[@angelagrantgiles4806]

How do you unlock the control panel? Anything we touch it is still locked.

[@unctarheelsfan4life]

The quick freeze option shows up when I do the combo pressing of buttons to show all lights on the fridge but not in the regular menu

[@januel2325]

Great video. 👏🏾

[@khawajataqi4927]

My new frigidaire refrigerator MODEL GRFS2853AF0 Duel ice maker top one isn't making ice only cold water. Can you please let me know what is the problem?

[@Terminvtor]

Thanks

[@kurdtm1147]

No diagnostic routine for model GRSS2652AF1. Would you know that one? Newest model from Lowes.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I think I literally just got one at my store still in wrapping. Let me see about that in a few weeks

[@cornelhughes6763]

@@bensappliancesandjunk any update?

[@chrisgoh5162]

When I pressed the + - at the same time it, does not go to the D F mode. Any suggestions? thanks

[@eray1066]

Same here. reefer + - push for 10 seconds changes Fº to Cº.

[@nathantishmack7709]

What does it mean if my temp doesn't go up when trying to defrost ice maker/ code 26

[@SuzanneWebster-ov1ye]

I watched your video on the Frigidaire FFHD2250TS on the control panel. My unit keeps getting ice on the condenser and the refrigerator isn't cold. I put a thermometer in and it reads 50 degrees. I installed a new thermostat and that didn't help. Can you help with what is wrong? I checked the damper control and it was open. I closed it and it opened again on its own so I wasn't sure if that was the issue. I can't seem to locate a defrost timer so don't know how to check that? Any ideas?

[@jwmartz]

mine does the same thing can you tell me what the problem was? I replaced the thermastor and that didn't help

[@clintkamerzell1041]

What’s a ER CE followed by a HI 56? Display completely inoperable, no ice or water dispensing, no lights but freezer freezes and fridge stays cold. I should say, the ER CE only comes on when I unplug and plug the display back in. Otherwise it just says HI 56

[@karenmercado6134]

Mr Ben what french door fridge would you say is the most reliable? I love the kitchen aid but keep seeing horrible reviews. Thanks so much!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

At the moment, for french door, I like GE's the most. I try to avoid LG and Samsung. Whirlpool makes KitchenAid. The issue is that the more features, the worse its going to be due to way more complexity. Simplicity is better among all brands, if possible. But GE and Bosch are good. Whirlpool are good *if* they don't have in-door water/ice.

[@karenmercado6134]

Thank you so much! Will look into GE! & I love your videos by the way, helped me fix that churning noise in my dryer! :)

[@1goofymommy]

@@bensappliancesandjunk good to hear, As we just settled on a ge to replace this notsoFrigidaire. We’ve already had to add insulation weather stripping stuff on back due to ice building up. Now ice makers acting up. Nothing is working so far in fixing. Trying defrost function now.

[@kloza0]

I have the 2022 model # grss2352af and unfortunately they have changed the diagnostic selections and even the buttons. For instance, both sides are +/- now, with no up/down on the left. And holding +/- together on the right side for 5 seconds simply switches from farenheit to celsius rather than triggering a diagnostic. Can't find the Service Data Sheet for this model anywhere online. if anyone does, please reply here.

[@pennyloafer3358]

The lights behind my digital numbers died a few years ago and I can only see partial bits of each number, like maybe just the top horizontal line for O, etc. It's very hard to know what's going on or to read any of the numbers. My ice maker stopped working and I can't do the diagnostics bc I can't read the numbers especially when it's displaying weird codes I don't recognize.

[@heidisasson1203]

my ice maker stopped too. Cant find the issue

[@patbothwell8782]

I had to do this as well, but when defrosting the temp only got up to 70, not the 97 suggested

[@bobcarroll3961]

I pressed the + - and i can hear the fridge shut down but the DF doesn't show up. It's just a blank screen. Does that mean it's in defrost mode or not?

[@chriswebbtech]

you have the screen or display turned off. it's turning on. if you turn the control panel lights back on and do it you'll see it.

[@patl2699]

Do you know where the defrost timer is in my Whirlpool side by side refrigerator model number w r s 311 s r d h m o 2 ASAP please

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its electronic on the control board.

[@MorganE-pu8jm]

Do you have any idea why my fridge isn’t showing particular test codes? I am trying to run a diagnostic to see why my fridge isn’t cooling at all. I have scrolled through all of the tests & it doesn’t include 12, 43, and 38. The codes that are related to the fan and condenser

[@calebwhite2210]

Mines not either. Did you ever solve your issue ?

[@thegamingshow2763]

He mentions at 3:49 that not all fridges will have the same tests. Here's a list of tests you may not see on your Frigidaire refrigerator. 1 = compressor 3 = fresh food lighting 9 = freezer lighting 41 = perfect temp drawer 12 = condenser fan 38 = compressor 43 = no information, probably another fan or compressor Hope this helped!

[@Brock_Rogers]

When I try to force defrost is has "CL" on the display?

[@akilalhadi5361]

Nice 👌

[@Barcon-i5j]

Mine will not go into defrost mode. Any ideas?

[@dets1998]

I just picked this model up. Does anybody know if the condenser fan is supposed to run continuously? Am I understanding as it has Have variable speed Compressor?

[@ismaelalmaraz3684]

How long do I defrost refrigerator

[@kellyname5733]

I want to know too.

[@eap.productions]

Fridge *SHOULD* return back into normal mode after about 30 minutes. 🙂

[@alieshdelafuente7725]

How long to deprost​@@kellyname5733

[@tragic504]

My Frigidaire makes ice but it seem I have always manually hold the on button to propel the ice.

[@toddcarey1397]

When do you know defrost is complete?

[@jhx2685]

I have the this model

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

Yes that model does have it sometimes you have to hit the left button first then press both

[@ismaelalmaraz3684]

How long do I defrost refrigerator.

[@brendawilliams3936]

I will try to fix it like he showed me 😢😢 crossing my fingers 🤞 geech

[@jhx2685]

Clock not working

[@EdGlez100]

I have a Kenmore refrigerator and it looks just like the one you shows in the video My problem is that the top of the fridge is not cooling but the freezer is working I already replace the relay inverter board but I keep having the same problem and the same code 5Y EF also I can’t hear the compressor humming or vibrating there is a slight vibration but I think is the fan the compresor is hot don’t know if that is normal if the freezer is working that means the compressor is working too ??? any suggestions will appreciate it

[@davemarm]

"SY EF" means evaporator fan failure

[@jturincs]

do you have a printed list of all of the diagnostic codes?

[@Fknstud]

I’ve run the self diagnostic and it cycles through things. Dispense water out front, dispense water in ice tray and dumps, the fan in the back runs and everything seems to work well in diagnostic. When I take it out of diagnostic the ice maker doesn’t do anything. Doesn’t fill with water or make ice and I don’t think the fan runs either. Any ideas?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Check back of icemaker for ice buildup or moisture. Check back behind fridge in icemaker area as well. Also check with a thermostat what temp in icemaker is

[@dalor5140]

I had the same issue, Some how I found out that the top of ice maker box would freeze water lines, which would prevent water from filling ice tray.. my fix was removing the ice container and placing a warm mug of water inside ice box for about 5 min, as soon as supply lines where warm enough surely we heard the tray filling with water noise.. hope it helps!

[@Fknstud]

@@dalor5140 in the diagnostic mode it fills the tray with water and the tray dumps the water, so I don’t think my lines are frozen. I can hear and see the fan running in the back. The ice dispenser arm rotates. Idk if there is a relay or something that went bad?

[@braxman841]

@@Fknstud did this ever get resolved? Mine is doing the exact same thing. All tests passed but won’t do anything in normal mode.

[@Fknstud]

@@braxman841 I never got anything to work. My filter has said need to replace for a long time and I never did because I didn’t think it was a big deal. One day I ordered a couple new filters and changed it and reset the filter tab on the menu and it started working again! So if yours is like that try resetting the filter button or the actual filter!

[@NCSMusicNation]

My Frigidaire freezer shows( -18 C) instead of Fahrenheit and my refrigerator shows 4 C. How do I change the freezer mode back to Zero? 🔥

[@ChrisBernal]

Has anyone had the issue with the ice dispenser jamming? I’ve had a technician come out 4x, new ice tray & other mechanisms created, even a new tray. Almost seems like not enough torque from motor, but I’m at my wit’s end. Cannot dispense without it jamming! 🤬

[@Jim26D]

I have to open the freezer and move the tray, sometimes just opening and closing the freezer door makes it work again

[@davidmende4438]

It may be over producing ice. Jammed shut.

[@ChrisBernal]

@@davidmende4438 Thank you. Turns out it needed a new motor and then had the tech insulate the pipe bringing in the water. It apparently freezes easily, which can limit the water intake for the actual ice maker. So disappointing that this thing is so flimsy and temperamental.

[@BrookNBones]

So we're just ignoring the rodent under the door at the 8:20 mark?

[@thegamingshow2763]

huh??? there is none. u k?

[@BrookNBones]

@@thegamingshow2763 yeah there is. Zoom in.

[@340rps]

horrible, never showed how to put in defrost mode

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

It's literally the first thing I show in the video at 43 seconds in....

[@thegamingshow2763]

0:43

[@kellyname5733]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Please tell us how long I leave the defrost on. Thanks

[@eap.productions]

Fridge should return to normal mode after about 30 minutes automatically.

[@pogue1000]

Should the fridge be empty of food when you do this defrost

[@marvinhunter888]

GGreatinfo and it helped me

[@HUGEACT-MAN]

Lol as per Jewish law

[@davidmende4438]

These refrigerators are very expensive. Hence many Jewish people own them. You're welcome.