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LG bottom-freezer refrigerator
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 Codes
Error Code
Er FS
Condition
Freezer sensor error
Check / Repair
Sensor and wiring connector problems.
Possible Parts Required
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
Error Code
Er rS
Condition
Refrigerator sensor error
Check / Repair
Sensor, wiring and connectors.
Possible Parts Required
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
Error Code
F dS
Condition
Freezer defrost sensor
Check / Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Error Code
r dS
Condition
Refrigerator defrost sensor
Check / Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Error Code
Er HS
Condition
Humidity sensor
Check / Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Humidity sensor
Error Code
Er IS
Condition
Ice maker sensor
Check / Repair
Sensor short or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Ice maker assembly; the sensor isn't usually sold separately
Error Code
Er SS
Condition
Pantry sensor
Check / Repair
The pantry is the deli drawer. Short in sensor or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Pantry temperature sensor
Error Code
Er rt
Condition
Room temperature sensor
Check / Repair
Short in sensor or wiring problem.
Possible Parts Required
Room temperature sensor
Error Code
Er It
Condition
System error inside ice maker
Check / Repair
Self-test ice maker routine.
Possible Parts Required
Ice maker assembly
Error Code
Er gF
Condition
Flow meter error code
Check / Repair
Water pressure, flow of water.
Possible Parts Required
Flow meter
Error Code
F dH
Condition
Sensor did not get over 40 F in defrost
Check / Repair
Faulty fuse, heater or control board.
Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, Defrost heater, Relay on control board
Error Code
r dH
Condition
Sensor did not get over 40 F
Check / Repair
Faulty fuse, heater or control board.
Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, Defrost heater, Relay on control board
Error Code
Er IF
Condition
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.
Possible Parts Required
Ice fan motor, Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Error Code
Er FF
Condition
Evaporator fan failed
Check / Repair
Fan motor, control board or wiring harness.
Possible Parts Required
Evaporator fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
Er CF
Condition
Condenser fan motor is defective
Check / Repair
Condenser fan motor, wiring or the control board.
Possible Parts Required
Condenser fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
Er CO
Condition
Communication error
Check / Repair
Communication error between main board and display board.
Possible Parts Required
Display control board, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
E Od
Condition
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 Required
Wi-Fi modem, display control board
Error Code
Er FF
Condition
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 Required
Freezer evaporator fan, main control board
Error Code
E rF
Condition
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 Required
Refrigerator evaporator fan, main control board
Error Code
E ID
Condition
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 Required
Freezer compartment ice maker,main control board
Error Code
E IU
Condition
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 Required
Freezer compartment ice maker, main control board
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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 time and Difficulty
30 minutes or less
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Repair time and Difficulty
15 minutes or less
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Repair time and Difficulty
15 minutes or less
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