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Electrolux Refrigerator Error F1

Thermostat error.

Thermostat error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Electrolux refrigerator repair guide for error F1
Error codeF1Refrigerator

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Turn the refrigerator off and on again.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Ensure all wiring to the thermostat is secure.

A quick explanation

What does F1 mean?

Thermostat error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux refrigerator error F1

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the refrigerator from its power supply before beginning the repair.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Locate the thermostat, which is also the temperature sensor (thermistor), typically found inside the refrigerator compartment behind a control panel or near the evaporator coils.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Unplug the wire connector attached to the thermostat.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Remove any screws or clips holding the old thermostat in place and carefully remove it.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Mount the new thermostat (part 240597203) in the same position.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Reconnect the wire harness to the new thermostat.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Restore power to the refrigerator. The 'F1' error code should be cleared once the control board detects the new, functioning thermostat.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F1 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the refrigerator from its power supply before beginning the repair.Locate the thermostat, which is also the temperature sensor (thermistor), typically found inside the refrigerator compartment behind a control panel or near the evaporator coils.Unplug the wire connector attached to the thermostat and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove any screws or clips holding the old thermostat in place and carefully remove it.Mount the new thermostat (part 240597203) in the same position.Reconnect the wire harness to the new thermostat and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Electrolux Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, sensor, defrost, dispenser, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux refrigerator repeats the same code after a clean reset. Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response. Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage. Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure. Use the complete Electrolux refrigerator model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering. &tag=appliancefixg-20

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Failed thermostat
  • Loose wiring connection to the thermostat

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 240597203

Price noted in the current guide: $14-$33

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Refrigerator error F1 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete refrigerator model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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