Electrolux E11 fridge freezer: what it means & what to check

What E11 actually means

The fridge side is running warmer than it should, and the appliance is flagging it on the display.

On these no-frost Electrolux fridge freezers the control board watches the sensor in the cooler (fridge) compartment. E11 is its high-temperature warning for that compartment \above the set value it cannot pull down. The compressor and fan usually carry on running, so food in the freezer often stays frozen while the fridge section sits too warm.

What E11 looks like on a Electrolux fridge freezer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux fridge freezer, E11 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Fridge freezer door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

A door left ajar or a worn door seal letting warm air in
Air vents inside the fridge blocked by packed-in food or shopping bags
A large load of warm food or a recent long door opening while filling the fridge
Blocked airflow from the freezer side, so cold air is not reaching the fridge compartment
A faulty compartment temperature sensor or fan reporting the fridge as too warm

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Check both doors close fully and the seals are clean and not sticky or torn
Move food away from the vents at the back and sides inside the fridge so air can circulate
Make sure the temperature setting hasn't been knocked to a warmer value
Give it a few hours after a big shop or a long door opening \u2014 the alarm can clear on its own once it recovers
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then back on, to see if the warning returns

Which Electrolux models show E11

E11 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

EJF4850JOX

Common questions about Electrolux E11

What does E11 mean on a Electrolux fridge freezer?

The fridge side is running warmer than it should, and the appliance is flagging it on the display. On these no-frost Electrolux fridge freezers the control board watches the sensor in the cooler (fridge) compartment. E11 is its high-temperature warning for that compartment \above the set value it cannot pull down. The compressor and fan usually carry on running, so food in the freezer often stays frozen while the fridge section sits too warm.

Can I fix Electrolux E11 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Check both doors close fully and the seals are clean and not sticky or torn.
Move food away from the vents at the back and sides inside the fridge so air can circulate.
Make sure the temperature setting hasn't been knocked to a warmer value.
Give it a few hours after a big shop or a long door opening \u2014 the alarm can clear on its own once it recovers.
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then back on, to see if the warning returns.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E11?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E11?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most fridge freezer faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Electrolux E11 error — fridge freezer