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Whirlpool Refrigerator Code PO Power Outage Indicator

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Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Code overview at a glance.

The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.

Error code PO
Appliance Refrigerator
Content status Verified
Quick answer

A PO reading with three alert tones means the refrigerator lost power and the freezer warmed. Confirm it to return to the Home screen.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so PO 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 code may mean.

A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.

PO is the Power Outage indicator shown after the freezer warmed during a power loss.

Meaning of PO

PO stands for Power Outage. It shows when the refrigerator had no power and the freezer temperature rose to 18°F (-8°C) or higher, so the freezer may have thawed. It is listed for bottom-freezer and side-by-side refrigerators.

What happens on the control panel

  • The temperature display reads PO.
  • An alert tone sounds three times.
  • Confirm keeps blinking until you acknowledge the outage.

Clearing it

Press MEASURED FILL under Confirm. Once the outage is confirmed, PO goes away and the Home screen comes back.

Other entries

Refrigerator repair across our service areas

Whirlpool refrigerator service is available in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Dial (844) 968-2053, and be ready with PO, the model number and the reset you attempted. More: refrigerator repair.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: PO Error Code – Refrigerator; Whirlpool Product Help: PO Error Code – Side by Side Refrigerator

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Safety warning before you continue.

Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.

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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