Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Hotpoint fridge freezer EE error code

EE means ice maker circuit fault (if fitted). The ice maker in the appliance is not working correctly — its circuit has a fault.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. If your model has no ice maker, the code can be ignored.
  2. Reset: unplug 2 minutes, wait 30 seconds, power back on.
  3. Check the water supply valve to the ice maker is open.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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