Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeFBEE
ApplianceRefrigerator
FBEE at a glance
Item
Detail
What you see
An F flashing on the refrigerator display
Fits
Refrigerators with the freezer at the bottom
Stated cause
None given
Listed remedy
Power cycle for one (1) minute
Walking through the reset
Flip the breaker off or unplug the refrigerator and let it sit for one (1) minute. Put the breaker back on, or push the plug in again. Make sure the cooling function stays on, then keep an eye on the display for one (1) minute to see that the error does not appear a second time.
If the F keeps flashing
Arrange a technician visit. The listing stops at the reset.
Still seeing FBEE? Reach the San Francisco team on (415) 687-4102. Whirlpool refrigerator service for the Bay Area is described on Whirlpool refrigerator repair; before calling, gather the model number and a line about the reset you tried.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FBEE 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
FBEE is a flashing F entry for bottom-freezer refrigerators with a one-minute power cycle as the remedy.
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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