Frigidaire Refrigerator PF — What It Means & How to Fix It
PF means the refrigerator lost power — a common alarm after outages, not a broken part.
What this code means
Frigidaire's refrigerator alarm guide lists PF as the power-failure indicator after an outage or surge. The fix is to acknowledge with Clear Alerts / Alarm Reset once power is stable.
Frigidaire's own error-code guide describes PF as an indication of a power outage or power surge, and notes it can also trigger the high-temperature alarm. Displays vary between Frigidaire lines, so check your model's manual if the code looks different.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Power outage or surge | Very common | Yes — reset alarm |
What you can try yourself
- Confirm power is back at the outlet and breaker.
- Press CLEAR ALERTS / Alarm Reset.
- Confirm both doors fully closed.
When to call a technician
- PF refuses to clear after reset with full power.
Typical professional repair cost: Free — alarm reset; electrician if outage recurs.
Frequently asked questions
Will PF damage my food?
Not usually — Frigidaire logs the outage and re-checks temperatures; if the freezer stayed cold enough you can keep food, but inspect and discard anything that thawed.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
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- Frigidaire Refrigerator H or HI H or HI is the high-temperature alarm — a compartment stayed too warm.
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- Frigidaire Dishwasher i40 Food soil has built up in the sump and filter to the point water can't circulate freely, and Frigidaire's own remedy is to pull the glass trap and filter and rinse them clean.
- Frigidaire Dishwasher CL The control hasn't sensed the door fully shut and latched, so it won't start the cycle — usually a door left a touch ajar, an item poking past the tub, or a strike knocked out of line.
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