Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
FEE3
Error codeFEE3
ApplianceRefrigerator
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
FEE3 appears as a flashing F on bottom-freezer refrigerators. The manual lists a one-minute power reset and service if it returns.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FEE3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
A flashing F on the display that Product Help answers with a power reset.
Reading FEE3
The manual files FEE3 under a flashing F on the display. The guidance is written for bottom-freezer refrigerator models.
It points to a power reset before anything else.
Owner checklist
Start with the water: confirm the water supply is fully on and not blocked. Then examine the water line looking for kinked sections. Now the power reset. First, shut off the circuit breaker or unplug the unit, and give it one (1) minute. Next, flip the breaker back on or reconnect the plug in once more. After that, see that the cooling function has been active. Finally, give it one (1) minute and watch the display to make sure that the code stays away.
If the problem persists, service is the next step.
Call (844) 968-2053 if you are in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles or San Diego metro areas and your Whirlpool refrigerator needs repair. Keep FEE3, the model number and your reset attempts handy; see refrigerator repair.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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