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Whirlpool Refrigerator Sa — Sabbath Mode Active

Whirlpool Refrigerator · Error code Sa

What Sa Means

Sabbath Mode is enabled. Interior lights, sounds, water filter status, and temperature adjustments are all disabled so doors can be opened without triggering controls. This is intentional, not a fault.

Symptoms

  • 'Sa' or 'Sab' on display
  • Interior light stays off when door opens
  • Temperature buttons unresponsive
  • No alarms or beeps

Common Causes

1
User enabled Sabbath Mode

Someone held the Mode button for 3 seconds.

2
Accidental activation

A child or cleaning rag pressed Mode for 3+ seconds.

How to Fix It

  1. Locate the Mode button on the user interface.
  2. Press and hold Mode for 3 seconds to exit Sabbath Mode.
  3. If your model does not have a Mode button, check the manual — some models use a different combo (e.g., 'Lock' + 'Filter').
  4. Confirm the interior light works when the door opens.
  5. As a last resort, unplug the fridge for 5 minutes — most models clear Sabbath on a hard reset.

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: whirlpool.com

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