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Electrolux Refrigerator SH Error Code

SH means a shorted thermistor. As with OP, the position tells you which: SH in the fridge window is a shorted fresh-food thermistor, SH in the freezer window a shorted freezer thermistor. Electrolux’s owner article includes SH among the service-required…

What SH Means

SH means a shorted thermistor. As with OP, the position tells you which: SH in the fridge window is a shorted fresh-food thermistor, SH in the freezer window a shorted freezer thermistor. Electrolux’s owner article includes SH among the service-required codes.

Common Causes of SH

  • Thermistor shorted internally
  • Moisture in a thermistor connection
  • Wiring pinched against the cabinet

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Record which window shows SH, and watch temperatures with a thermometer. Water leaking into the cabinet near a sensor can short it, so mention any recent leaks.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • The sensor and harness are behind panels.
  • The data sheet asks for checks for pinched or damaged wires first.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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FAQ

SH FAQ

OP is an open circuit (no connection); SH is a short. Both are thermistor codes.

Moisture at a connector can short the sensor circuit.

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