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Whirlpool Refrigerator PO Error Code

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Maya Ortiz Written by Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Code overview at a glance.

The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.

Error code PO
Appliance Refrigerator
Quick answer

PO tells you power to the refrigerator was off and the freezer warmed up. Press MEASURED FILL under Confirm to clear it.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so PO may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

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What this code may mean.

A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.

PO is the Power Outage indicator: power was off and the freezer may have thawed.

PO is the Power Outage indicator on bottom-freezer and side-by-side refrigerators. It tells you the power supply to the refrigerator was off and the freezer may have thawed.

What you will see

The indicator appears if the freezer temperature has risen to 18°F (-8°C) or higher. The control panel temperature display reads PO, and an alert tone sounds three times. Confirm blinks until you acknowledge the outage.

How to confirm it

  1. Press MEASURED FILL under Confirm.
  2. The PO disappears.
  3. The display returns to the Home screen.

Related codes

For comparison, HI, LO is the undercounter display code and H2O Light – Refrigerator is the filter light.

Los Angeles refrigerator repair help

Ring (310) 448-6692 to book Whirlpool refrigerator repair in the Los Angeles area; our refrigerator repair page explains more. Have the displayed code, PO, plus the model number and your attempts to hand.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: PO Error Code – Refrigerator; Whirlpool Product Help: PO Error Code – Side by Side Refrigerator

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Safety warning before you continue.

Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.

Important

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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