MIDEA is a popular brand of home appliances that includes refrigerators. If you own a MIDEA refrigerator and it displays an error code, you may be wondering what it means and how to fix it.
Error codes are displayed on the refrigerator’s control panel and can be helpful in identifying and troubleshooting problems with the appliance.
MIDEA Refrigerator Error Codes
Remember to always unplug the refrigerator and exercise caution when attempting any repairs.
E0: Ice maker error
Solutions:
- Check the ice maker wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the ice maker motor.
- Put the ice maker into forced mode and see if the ice maker works normally.
- If the ice maker does not work, replace the ice motor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E1: Refrigerator sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the REF sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the REF sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator sensor | 25°C/77°F | 2 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E2: Freezer sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the FRZ sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the FRZ sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer sensor | 20°C/68°F | 2.5 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E3: Flex drawer sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the FLX.D sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the FLX.D. sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Flex drawer sensor | 10°C/50°F | 3.97 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E4: Refrigerator defrost sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the REF.D. sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the REF.D. sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator defrost sensor | -10°C/14°F | 11 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E5: Freezer defrost sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the FRZ.D. sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the FRZ.D. sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-defrost sensor | -15°C/5°F | 14.35 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E6: Communication between main PCB and control board error (Same as CA error code)
Solutions:
- Check the wire harness connector between the main PCB and control board.
- If the wire is good, replace the control board.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E7: Ambient sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the Amb. sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the Amb. sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient sensor | -20°C/-4°F | 20 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E8: Flex drawer defrost sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the FLX.D sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the FLX.D. sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Flex drawer defrost sensor | -25°C/-13°F | 25 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
E9: Freezer/Refrigerator High Temperature Error
Solutions:
- You may have put the refrigerator in a place that doesn’t fit properly with the climate class of the appliance.
- Verify the climate class of the refrigerator.
- Check if:
- The door is closed properly.
- There are air leaks between the refrigerator door and the freezer or fridge cabinet. The door is damaged and needs to be replaced.
- The refrigerator door won’t seal and causes air leaks. The door gasket is damaged and needs to be replaced.
- Check the condenser fan motor.
- Clean the condenser coils.
| Electric part name | Main voltage value | Feedback voltage |
|---|---|---|
| Condenser fan motor | ~ 11.2 Vdc | ~ 2.3 Vdc |
- Check the refrigerator and/or freezer fan motor.
| Electric part name | Main voltage value | Feedback voltage |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer fan motor | ~ 11.2 Vdc | ~ 2.3 Vdc |
| Refrigerator fan motor | ~ 11.2 Vdc | ~ 2.3 Vdc |
- Look for ice buildup due to defrost issues.
- Check the wire harness connector, defrost heater, thermofuse, bi-metal, and clogged drain tube.
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic value | Abnormal value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defrost heater | – | ~ 212 Ω @ 220Vac | ~ 0.1 – 1 Ω / ∞ Ω / OL |
| Thermo-fuse | 77°C / 177 °F | ~ 0.1 – 1 Ω | ∞ Ω / OL |
- Sealed system repair and heavy repair could be necessary.
- Faulty compressor (check the compressor relay, OLP, and capacitor), freon leakage…
| Electric part name | Ohmic value between C and R | Ohmic value between C and S | Ohmic value between R and S | Capacitance value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor | ~ 17 Ω | ~ 22 Ω | ~ 39 Ω | – |
| Capacitor | – | – | – | 4μF |
Ed: Door error
Solutions:
- Check if the freezer/refrigerator door switch unit is loose or short.
- Measure the resistance on the freezer door switch terminals:
- When the freezer or refrigerator door is opened, the door switch contact should be closed; if not, replace the door switch.
- When the freezer or refrigerator door is closed, the door switch contact should be opened; if not, replace the door switch.
EE: Freezer ice maker sensor error
Related error codes:
- C9: Ice maker temperature sensor error
- CC: Ice maker defrost sensor error.
- F4: refrigerator ice maker sensor error.
Solutions:
- Check the ice maker XX sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the ice maker XX sensor; refer to the sensor temperature chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Ohmic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ice maker XX sensor | -30°C/-22°F | 34 KΩ |
- If the resistance value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
F5: Refrigerator Ice Maker Ice-Flipping Error
Related error codes:
- F6: Refrigerator Ice Maker Initialization Error
- EP: Freezer Ice Maker ice-flipping error
Solutions:
- Check the ice maker wire harness connector.
- Check the resistance of the ice maker motor.
- Put the ice maker into forced mode and see if the ice maker works normally.
- If the ice maker does not work, replace the ice motor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
EF: Water tank error
Solutions:
- Check if the water tank is not installed in the correct position.
- Check the water tank wire harness connection.
- Check the water tank micro switch.
EH: Humidity sensor error
Solutions:
- Check the H sensor wire harness connector.
- Check the voltage of the H sensor; refer to the sensor humidity chart:
| Electric part name | Temperature | Humidity RH | Voltage Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity sensor | 25°C/77°F | 60 % | 2.77 Vdc |
- If the value is wrong, replace the sensor.
- If the error still occurs, replace the main PCB.
Midea HC767WE Refrigerator Service Mode
Accessing the mode:
- Press and hold the REF.TEMP and FRZ.TEMP buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- You will hear a beeping sound, and the service mode will be activated.
- Press the FRZ.TEMP button to select or skip mode.
- The refrigerator will display 0, 1, 2, and 3 in the fridge temperature section. Confirm your selection by pressing the lock or unlock button.
- Function mode:
- 0: Exit force selection mode.
- 1: Cooling forced mode “The compressor runs non-stop for 36 hours.”
- 2: The refrigerator defrosts in forced mode.
- 3: Freezer Defrost, forced mode
- How to put the ice maker in forced mode:
- Open all the refrigerator doors.
- Press and hold the ICE MAKER and LOCK/UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- A beep sound will be heard to indicate that ICEMAKER forced mode has been successfully activated.
Note: If you don’t press the FRZ.TEMP button after activating the service mode within 15 seconds, the refrigerator will deactivate the mode automatically.
To exit this mode:
- Method 1: Press and hold the REF.TEMP and FRZ.TEMP buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- Method 2: Unplug the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
MIDEA refrigerators can sometimes display error codes that indicate a problem with the appliance. These codes can be helpful in identifying the issue and troubleshooting it. To fix the issue, you may need to do some basic troubleshooting, such as checking and cleaning various parts of the refrigerator or checking for any loose or damaged parts.
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Hello I’m getting an ee error code on my midea side by side refrigerator. It is not making ice. I replaced the water filter. Can someone help me on how to reset the error code? Midea model number mrs26d5ast