Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1E1
ApplianceRefrigerator
With F1E1, the F on a Whirlpool bottom-freezer refrigerator display blinks. The manual lists the code but gives no cause, so the owner response is a power reset.
Power reset for F1E1
Turn the breaker(s) off or pull the refrigerator plug and wait one minute.
Switch the breaker(s) on again, or plug it back in.
Look at the controls and make sure the cooling function is on.
Watch for a minute to find out whether F1E1 returns.
When the flashing continues
If the flashing continues once the reset is done, schedule a technician visit.
Look-alike codes
F3E1: another flashing-F entry that lists only a reset.
Bottom-freezer refrigerator service in San Francisco
Whirlpool bottom-freezer owners in San Francisco and the Bay Area can book through Whirlpool refrigerator repair, or dial (415) 687-4102. Tell us the code is F1E1, read out the model number and share what the reset did.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F1E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F1E1 is a flashing-F code on Whirlpool bottom-freezer refrigerators with a reset and no stated cause.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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