Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
HI / LO
Error codeHI / LO
ApplianceWine Storage
Quick answer
HI or LO on a Whirlpool beverage center or wine cellar has no stated cause in the manual, which gives a power cycle.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so HI / LO 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 codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
The manual gives only a power cycle for HI or LO and no stated cause.
HI or LO on the display of a Whirlpool beverage center or wine cellar is listed in the manual without a cause. It lists a power cycle for the code.
Power cycle steps
Switch off the breaker, or unplug the unit, for a full minute.
Switch the breaker on, or plug the unit in again. Monitor the refrigerator for one minute to see if the code is back.
Verify that it operates.
Do not confuse with
On beverage centers, CL or LO has its own explanation: the internal temperature is too low. E2 is a separate code.
Whirlpool wine storage service in Los Angeles
Should HI or LO remain after the reset, Los Angeles owners can contact us about refrigerator repair on (310) 448-6692. Share the model number and the displayed code.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
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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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