Hotpoint fridge freezers use E-number codes on the display. E0–E9 and EE cover sensor, defrost, control-board and ice-maker faults; E9 is the freezer high-temperature alarm.
| Code | Meaning | Severity | First action |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 | Ice maker fault (if fitted) | Often fixable at home | The ice maker is not working correctly — its control circuit has reported a fault. |
| E1 | Refrigerator sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The fridge compartment temperature sensor has failed or reports an out-of-range value. |
| E2 | Freezer sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The freezer compartment temperature is incorrect — the freezer sensor or its circuit has a fault. |
| E3 | Defrost sensor fault | Engineer usually needed | The fridge compartment temperature is incorrect — often a blocked drain causes ice to build on the defrost sensor. |
| E4 | Fridge defrost sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The fridge compartment temperature is incorrect — the fridge defrost sensor circuit has failed. |
| E5 | Freezer defrost sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The freezer compartment temperature is incorrect — the freezer defrost sensor circuit has failed. |
| E6 | Main control-board and display board fault | Often fixable at home | The display or controls are not operating correctly — the main control board or display board has a fault. |
| E7 | Environmental temperature sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The room-temperature sensor has reported a fault, which can affect how the appliance regulates its compartments. |
| E8 | Environmental temperature sensor fault | Often fixable at home | The room-temperature sensor has reported a fault — several conditions affecting the appliance temperature can trigger this code. |
| E9 | Freezer high temperature alarm | Often fixable at home | The freezer door may have been left open, and food in the freezer has started to defrost. |
| EE | Ice maker circuit fault (if fitted) | Often fixable at home | The ice maker in the appliance is not working correctly — its circuit has a fault. |
Safety first
Unplug before any check. Never open panels beyond the filter flap. Anything involving internal wiring, the heater or gas must go to a professional — see each code page for its "call a professional when" line.