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Frigidaire Refrigerator 1F — Ice Maker Fault

Frigidaire Refrigerator · Error code 1F

What 1F Means

Ice maker control reports a fault — typically the optical sensor, motor, or fill cycle failing.

Symptoms

  • 1F on display or ice maker indicator
  • No ice production
  • Ice maker arm or sensor not detecting
  • Repeated fill attempts

Common Causes

1
Failed optical ice level sensor

Emitter/receiver pair on door dirty or failed.

2
Ice maker module failure

Motor or control inside the icemaker dead.

3
Water inlet valve not opening

Fill cycle times out.

4
Frozen fill tube

Ice plug in the fill tube blocks water.

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug refrigerator.
  2. Inspect optical sensors on French door / freezer wall — wipe clean.
  3. Check fill tube for ice plug and thaw with warm water if frozen.
  4. Verify water supply line is on and inlet valve clicks when triggered.
  5. Test inlet valve solenoid for continuity.
  6. Replace ice maker assembly if module fails self-test.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Ice maker assembly View on Amazon→ Common replacement Water inlet valve View on Amazon→

More Frigidaire Refrigerator Codes

1 SH 1 SH — Fresh Food Sensor Shorted 1 SY 1 SY — Fresh Food Sensor Open 2 SH 2 SH — Freezer Sensor Shorted 3 SH 3 SH — Evaporator Sensor Shorted 3 SY 3 SY — Evaporator Sensor Open 4 SY 4 SY — Ambient / Defrost Sensor Open

All Frigidaire codes → All refrigerator codes →

Verified against manufacturer documentation: frigidaire.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.