Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF3E4
ApplianceRefrigerator
When a bottom-freezer Whirlpool refrigerator blinks an F and displays F3E4, it is reporting this code. Resetting the power is the first remedy offered.
Resetting for F3E4
Pull the plug, or turn the breaker(s) off, and let a minute pass.
Restore the connection.
Then confirm that the cooling function is on.
Stand by for a minute and see if F3E4 shows up again.
No change after reset
Nothing further is asked of the owner. If the code is still present, book a technician visit.
Compare with
F3E9: a sibling in the same family, with the same breaker or plug reset.
F1E1: a flashing-F code with only reset steps listed.
Service for Whirlpool refrigerators in San Francisco
Our Bay Area visits for Whirlpool refrigerators start at Whirlpool refrigerator repair; the phone is (415) 687-4102. Note F3E4, the model number and when you reset the unit before you call.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E4 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
F3E4 is a flashing-F code on Whirlpool bottom-freezer refrigerators for which the first step is a power reset.
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.
Seeing this code on your Whirlpool appliance?
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Troubleshooting and repair for the Whirlpool WH31S1E compact refrigerator in San Francisco apartments and secondary units, from warm food to dripping water…
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