LG Refrigerator Error Code Er FF
The fan that blows cold air around the freezer has stopped, most often because ice has built up and locked the blades. Try a 5-minute power reset first; if frost is heavy, a full manual defrost clears most cases.
Also shown as: FF E, E FF
Common causes
- Ice or frost buildup locking the fan blades
- Freezer evaporator fan motor failed
- Wiring harness between the fan and the main control board loose or damaged
- Main control board not driving the fan
What to check, in order
- Unplug the refrigerator (or switch off its breaker) for about 5 minutes, then restore power and see whether the code clears
- Look at the rear wall inside the freezer: heavy white frost there, or a fan noise that has stopped, points to ice locking the fan
- If frost is heavy, move the food into coolers, unplug the unit and leave the doors wide open for at least 24 hours to melt the ice around the fan, then restart it
- Make sure food packages are not packed against the air vents at the back of the freezer
- If the code returns after a full defrost with no ice present, the fan motor or its wiring has failed and a technician should replace it
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code Er FF, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Freezer evaporator fan motorWiring harnessMain control board
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door, on the door frame or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about Er FF
What does Er FF mean on a LG refrigerator?
Er FF means: Freezer fan error: the freezer evaporator fan is not running normally. The fan that blows cold air around the freezer has stopped, most often because ice has built up and locked the blades. Try a 5-minute power reset first; if frost is heavy, a full manual defrost clears most cases.
Can I fix LG Er FF myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear LG Er FF?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- LG Help Library: washing machine error codes
- PartsTown Resource Center: LG washing machine troubleshooting codes
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.