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KitchenAid Refrigerator PO Error Code

Power went out long enough to warm the freezer on KitchenAid refrigerators.

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PO
Easy DIY fix

PO appears after the fridge has been without power and the freezer climbed to 18°F (-8°C) or warmer. You'll hear three beeps and see Confirm blinking. Nothing is broken; it's asking you to look at your food.

Compatible models

KitchenAid's PO page covers its French door bottom freezer refrigerators that use Measured Fill as the Confirm button.

Also shown as

Whirlpool French-door models use the same PO alert and clear it the same way.

Difficulty

Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.

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Safety first: unplug the refrigerator (or switch off its breaker) before touching filters, hoses or panels. If you smell burning or gas, or see water near the outlet, stop and call a professional.

How to fix KitchenAid PO

  1. Clear the message

    Press Measured Fill, the button sitting under the blinking Confirm label. The display goes back to the home screen.

  2. Sort the food

    Fresh perishables such as meat, fish, dairy and cooked leftovers that spent more than 2 hours above 40°F (4°C) should go in the trash. Frozen items can go back in the freezer if they still have ice crystals or read 40°F (4°C) or below.

  3. Rule out a power fault at the fridge

    If the rest of the house never lost power, push the plug firmly into the outlet and look at the breaker panel for a tripped breaker.

When to call a technician

Repeated PO messages with no house outage suggest the outlet or the fridge's power supply is dropping out. Have an electrician check the outlet, then KitchenAid service if it tests fine.

Parts linked to PO

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 PO code?

KitchenAid's PO page covers its French door bottom freezer refrigerators that use Measured Fill as the Confirm button.

Can I fix KitchenAid PO myself?

Usually, yes. Most PO problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: clear the message.

Other KitchenAid refrigerator codes

Last reviewed 2026-10-20. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.

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