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Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Alarm Error Code
A door or drawer has been left open. Here is what it means and how to clear it, easiest fix first.
A door or freezer drawer has been open for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the model, while cooling is on. The alarm repeats every 2 minutes until the door closes. If it sounds with everything shut, something may be holding a door slightly open, or a door switch isn't registering.
The delay before the alarm depends on the model. If you need a door open for cleaning, a tap on any control button quiets the alarm for now, though the Door Ajar symbol remains on. There is no setting to make the alarm quieter.
How to fix Whirlpool Door Alarm
Close every door fully
Shut all doors and drawers firmly. The alarm resets once they are all closed.
Remove anything in the way
Push back bins, shelves, or tall packages that keep a door or drawer from sealing. Make sure the door gaskets lie flat.
Check the refrigerator is level
Use a level on the top of the cabinet, front to back and side to side. Adjust the leveling legs, or shim the floor if needed, so the doors swing shut and seal on their own.
Reset the power
If the alarm keeps sounding with all doors closed, unplug the refrigerator or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power.
When to call a technician
If the alarm still sounds with all doors properly closed and the cabinet level, a technician should check the door switches.
Parts that commonly cause Door Alarm
- Door switch
- Door gasket
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Other Whirlpool refrigerator codes
- F3E1Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor fault
- F3E2Freezer temperature sensor fault
- F3E4Freezer evaporator (defrost) sensor fault
- F3E8 / F3E9Room temperature or humidity sensor fault
- F4E1Freezer defrost heater problem
- F6E1Main control and display have stopped communicating
- F7E1Compressor not running
- FAE1Evaporator fan fault
- FAEd / FAE6Air damper or air duct blocked
- POPower outage warning
- Temperature AlarmCompartment too warm for too long
- Cooling OffCooling has been switched off
Frequently asked questions
What does Door Alarm mean on a Whirlpool refrigerator?
A door or freezer drawer has been open for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the model, while cooling is on. The alarm repeats every 2 minutes until the door closes. If it sounds with everything shut, something may be holding a door slightly open, or a door switch isn't registering.
Can I fix Whirlpool Door Alarm myself?
Usually, yes. Most Door Alarm problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: close every door fully.
What if Door Alarm keeps coming back?
A code that returns after a reset and the checks above usually means a part is wearing out. Note when Door Alarm appears (which cycle, how often) and have your model number ready; it helps a technician bring the right part on the first visit.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.