Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeSH (Fresh Food)
ApplianceRefrigerator
Meaning
The SH message on the fresh food side tells you the compartment’s temperature sensor circuit is shorted.
Which refrigerators
Electrolux models with a freezer at the bottom or an ice-and-water dispenser, if they have a UI board.
Three service data sheets carry the entry.
One sheet distinguishes a mid-level thermistor from an upper-level one, so the sensor involved can vary between sheets.
Where owner steps stop
A shorted fresh food sensor is what the sheets name when SH appears. In diagnostic mode a technician checks the figure on screen against a gauge. Owners get no fix from the sheets, and the refrigerator is unplugged before any work begins.
Electrolux refrigerator repair is offered to San Francisco and Bay Area households through (415) 449-0036. State that SH sits in the fresh food window and add the model number.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so SH (Fresh Food) may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
SH in the fresh food display window means the fresh food thermistor circuit reads as shorted.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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