F8 E8 Moderate Easy DIY

Whirlpool Refrigerator F8 E8 — Ice Maker Not Filling

Whirlpool Refrigerator · Error code F8 E8

What F8 E8 Means

The ice maker called for a fill but did not see ice form within the expected time. Usually a water-side issue (no supply, clogged filter, frozen fill tube) rather than the ice maker itself.

Symptoms

  • Flashing 'F' on display
  • Empty ice bin
  • Hollow or partial cubes
  • Ice maker arm in down position but no production

Common Causes

1
Clogged or aftermarket water filter

Old or off-brand filter restricting flow.

2
Frozen fill tube

Slow drip from a leaky valve froze the tube to the ice maker.

3
Closed shutoff valve

Household saddle valve or quarter-turn valve not fully open.

4
Failed water inlet valve

Solenoid not energizing or filter screen plugged.

How to Fix It

  1. Verify the household water valve is fully open.
  2. Replace the water filter with a genuine OEM EveryDrop filter.
  3. Pull the ice maker and check the white fill tube for ice — thaw with a hair dryer on low if blocked.
  4. Run a manual fill cycle from diagnostic mode (or by lifting the wire arm to test).
  5. If no water comes out, ohm-test the inlet valve solenoid (~200Ω) and replace if open.

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 Whirlpool EveryDrop filter View on Amazon→ Common replacement Water inlet valve View on Amazon→

More Whirlpool Refrigerator Codes

6 (flashing) Flashing 6 — 6th Sense Active CE CE — Communication error between control boards CF CF — Communication Failure Co Co — Cooling Off / Demo Mode dF dF — Defrost System Failure Er Er — Generic Error / Control Glitch

All Whirlpool codes → All refrigerator codes →

Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.whirlpool.com

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