Frigidaire · Refrigerator Minor

DEMO — / OFF — Showroom Mode

Refrigerator is in showroom demo mode — display lights work but compressor and cooling are disabled.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Look for door switch and a specific button combo in the owner's manual (often Lock + Freezer Down 3-5 seconds, or hold Alarm Reset).
  2. Try: press and hold Power Cool + Power Freeze for 5-10 seconds.
  3. Confirm DEMO disappears and compressor starts within a few minutes.
  4. If demo cannot be cleared by button combo, unplug for 5 minutes and retry on power-up.

Why it happens

Typical signs: DEMO or OFF showing on display · No cooling · Lights and display work normally · No compressor sound

  • Demo mode enabled at factory or store Was not disabled before delivery.
  • Accidentally enabled by button combo Some models toggle demo with a held-button sequence.

More Frigidaire refrigerator codes

1F 1F — Ice Maker Fault 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 — Temperature Sensor Short 3 SY 3 SY — Evaporator Sensor Open

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: frigidaire.com.