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KitchenAid Refrigerator Door Alarm Error Code
Door or freezer drawer left open on KitchenAid refrigerators.
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A door or the freezer drawer has stayed open for somewhere between 2 and 5 minutes, depending on the model, while cooling is on. The chime repeats every 2 minutes until it's closed. When it goes off with everything shut, a door may not be pressing its switch.
Compatible models
KitchenAid's door alarm page is for French door bottom freezer refrigerators; the 2 to 5 minute delay varies by model.
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Touching any button mutes the chime for a while if you're cleaning with the doors open; the Door Ajar icon stays lit. The volume can't be changed.
Difficulty
Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.
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How to fix KitchenAid Door Alarm
Shut everything firmly
Close both fridge doors and push the freezer drawer all the way in. The alarm resets once every door is closed.
Clear what's blocking a door
Pull back a crisper bin, a tall bottle or a pizza box that keeps a door from sealing. Run your hand along the gaskets to check they're lying flat.
Level the cabinet
Set a level on top, side to side and front to back. Adjust the front leveling legs, or shim an uneven floor, so the doors close on their own.
Cycle the power
If the chime keeps going with every door closed, unplug the fridge or flip its breaker off for a minute, then turn it back on.
When to call a technician
A level fridge with closed doors that still alarms has a door switch that isn't reading. A technician can test and replace it.
Parts linked to Door Alarm
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which KitchenAid models show the Door Alarm code?
KitchenAid's door alarm page is for French door bottom freezer refrigerators; the 2 to 5 minute delay varies by model.
Can I fix KitchenAid Door Alarm myself?
Usually, yes. Most Door Alarm problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: shut everything firmly.
Other KitchenAid refrigerator codes
- F3E1Fresh food temperature sensor fault
- F3E2Freezer temperature sensor fault
- F3E4Evaporator (defrost) sensor fault
- F3E8 / F3E9Kitchen temperature or humidity sensor fault
- F4E1Defrost heater fault
- F6E1Display and main board can't talk to each other
- POPower went out long enough to warm the freezer
- Temperature AlarmFridge or freezer stayed too warm
- Cooling OffCooling is switched off
- H2OWater filter due for replacement
Last reviewed 2026-10-20. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.