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Error & Fault Codes

Kitchenaid Refrigerator Not Cooling

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Published 2025-11-18 · Error & Fault Codes

A KitchenAid refrigerator that will not cool but still runs points to airflow or the sealed system. A failed evaporator fan, a stuck air damper, or a defrost fault can each stop cold air from reaching the fresh-food compartment. If airflow is fine, the compressor and its start components come next.

What We Check

Reading the sign is the start; testing confirms the part. Here is how we work this fault on KitchenAid:

CodeWhat It MeansWhat We Check
F2-E0Oven over-temperatureCheck the sensor and relay board
F3-E1Oven sensor open or shortedMeasure the RTD sensor and wiring

How We Fix It

  • An oven showing an F#-E# fault code
  • A built-in ice maker that has stopped producing
  • A dishwasher not draining or not cleaning

Other KitchenAid codes we read on KitchenAid include F1-E0 and Refrigerator not cooling. See the full list and model lines on our KitchenAid repair page.

Why It Matters

When a KitchenAid runs warm the safest move is to book service and keep the door closed in the meantime. A section that keeps drifting rarely fixes itself, and an early diagnosis usually means a smaller repair.

What to Have Ready When You Book

It helps to have the model number and any fault code or indicator light noted before we arrive. That lets parts needs and availability for KitchenAid are confirmed after diagnosis, and repair timing is scheduled accordingly.

Need this looked at? the diagnostic process evaluates the fault on site, give a written estimate, and explain any diagnostic fee before repair approval.

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Kitchenaid F2-E0 Mean?

F2-E0 is an over-temperature fault. The control saw a temperature above the safe range, usually from a failed sensor or a stuck relay on the control board.

Why Is My Kitchenaid Refrigerator Not Cooling?

Common causes are a failed evaporator fan, a stuck air damper, a defrost fault, or a compressor issue. We test airflow and the sealed system before deciding on a repair.

What Is F3-E1 on a Kitchenaid Oven?

F3-E1 is an oven sensor fault. The RTD sensor reads open or shorted, so we measure it and check the harness before replacing.

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Local Repair Notes for Englewood Cliffs

For homes across Englewood Cliffs, Englewood, Fort Lee, Tenafly, not cooling or holding the selected temperature can have several causes. A model-specific diagnosis is the safest way to choose the next repair step. ZIP codes commonly served include 07632, 07631, 07024, 07670, 07620, 07626.

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