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Electrolux Refrigerator error code

Electrolux Refrigerator Error OP

Refrigerator temperature sensor is open.

Refrigerator temperature sensor is open.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Electrolux refrigerator repair guide for error OP
Error codeOPRefrigerator

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Unplug the refrigerator for a few minutes and then plug it back in to see if the code clears.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Unplug the refrigerator and inspect the wiring connections between the temperature sensor and the electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Test the thermistor with a multimeter. If the meter shows infinite resistance, the sensor needs to be replaced.

A quick explanation

What does OP mean?

Refrigerator temperature sensor is open.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux refrigerator error OP

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet to ensure safety.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Locate the temperature sensor. In the refrigerator section, it is usually near the top behind a small plastic cover. In the freezer, it is typically on the back wall.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Gently remove the cover to access the sensor and its wiring harness.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Disconnect the sensor from the wiring harness.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Using a multimeter set to ohms, test the resistance of the sensor. An 'Open Line' or infinite reading confirms the sensor is faulty.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Replace the faulty sensor with the new part.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Reconnect the wiring harness, reattach the cover, and plug the refrigerator back in.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix OP Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet to ensure safety.Locate the temperature sensor. In the refrigerator section, it is usually near the top behind a small plastic cover. In the freezer, it is typically on the back wall.Gently remove the cover to access the sensor and its wiring harness.Disconnect the sensor from the wiring harness and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Using a multimeter set to ohms, test the resistance of the sensor. An 'Open Line' or infinite reading confirms the sensor is faulty.Replace the faulty sensor with the new part and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Reconnect the wiring harness, reattach the cover, and plug the refrigerator back in.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-20Verified Compatible Alternatives:297018400

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?

  • Open temperature sensor circuit
  • Faulty thermistor (temperature sensor)
  • Damaged or loose wiring
  • Failed electronic control board

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 5303918775

Price noted in the current guide: $15-$50

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

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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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