Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFEE3
ApplianceRefrigerator
A flashing F on a bottom-freezer refrigerator can be FEE3. Product Help names no cause, but unlike its FB-style neighbors it asks you to look at the water first and only then reset the power.
Water side
Confirm the water supply valve is fully open.
Follow the water line and look for any kink or bend that pinches it.
Power side
Cut power at the breaker or pull the plug. Wait one (1) minute.
Switch the breaker on again or return the plug to the outlet.
Be sure the cooling function has been turned on.
Watch the display for one (1) minute to learn whether FEE3 returns.
If FEE3 returns
A technician visit is the next step; the manual gives nothing more to try at home.
For a Whirlpool refrigerator that still shows FEE3, call (415) 687-4102 and mention what you found at the water valve and line. San Francisco and Bay Area visits are covered under Whirlpool refrigerator repair. Have the model number to hand as well.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FEE3 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
FEE3 is a flashing F on bottom-freezer refrigerators, with water supply checks followed by 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.
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