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KitchenAid Refrigerator 1C1C Error Code

Artisan Repair techs treat 1C1C on a KitchenAid refrigerator as a refrigerator control code starting point, then verify against your model sheet.

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Reviewed by Liam Porter · Last reviewed August 11, 2026

Liam Porter Written by Liam Porter Appliance Care Editor Published September 2, 2026

Content status: Verified

Error code 1C1C
Appliance Refrigerator
Affected model series KitchenAid refrigerators, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing controls that show service codes
Quick answer

1C1C on KitchenAid refrigerator appliances often means Refrigerator control code.

Model compatibility: KitchenAid reuses codes across series and model years, so 1C1C 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

Seeing 1C1C? On many KitchenAid refrigerators that readout maps to refrigerator control code. Record freezer vs fresh-food temperatures before you book Artisan Repair. Two KitchenAid units can share a display string yet mean different subsystems; verify the definition for your serial family.

Signs

Symptoms you may notice

  • The refrigerator shows 1C1C and cooling seems off
  • Temperatures drift while 1C1C is displayed
  • 1C1C appears alongside unusual cooling behavior
Why it happens

Possible causes

  • A cooling-performance issue (varies by model)
  • A sensor or control affecting cooling
  • Airflow or door-seal problems reducing performance
Before you call

Safe checks you can make

These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.

  • Confirm the vents inside are not blocked by items
  • Confirm the door seals and closes properly
  • Note actual temperatures if you can measure them
  • Share freezer vs fridge temperatures, or wash/heat symptoms, when you book service

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.

Please avoid

What not to attempt

  • Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
  • Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Get help

When to call a technician

Persistent 1C1C after one careful reset is a technician visit. Artisan Repair serves KitchenAid appliances as an independent repair shop.

Seeing this code on your KitchenAid appliance?

Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not an official KitchenAid service center.

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Where it points

Likely related component

cooling/refrigeration system

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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