DCS Refrigerator E1 Error Code

E1 appears on two different DCS products, and it means something different on each.

RF24RE3 and RF24LE3 outdoor refrigerators

The controller has detected that the temperature sensor is not working properly. An alarm sounds in one-second intervals, E1 flashes on the display, and the Alarm LED at the top left lights. Press any key to mute it. The muting is temporary: if the condition continues, the code keeps flashing and the alarm sounds for 20 seconds every 60 minutes.

RF24D refrigerated drawers

Here E1 is a compressor fault, high or low amps. The audible alarm sounds six times a minute while the code flashes. The code can only be reset by disconnecting and reconnecting power to the unit. A technician checks the compressor wiring and the compressor, control, overload and starter.

Related codes

• E2 is the condenser fan motor fault on the drawers.
• E3 is the evaporator thermistor fault on the drawers.
• Hi is the high temperature alarm on the outdoor units.

Los Angeles refrigerator service

For a DCS refrigerator or refrigerated drawer in Los Angeles, call (310) 616-5236. Our refrigerator repair page has more detail. Tell us the model number and whether power was reset.

Source: DCS Outdoor Refrigerator Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions, models RF24RE3 / RF24LE3 (Alarms, p.10); DCS Refrigerated Drawers Service Manual, Model RF24D (Error Code Detection, Table D; Troubleshooting Guide)