Viking Undercounter Refrigerator Code E1: Compressor Current Out of Range

What E1 means

On Viking Professional and Designer undercounter refrigerators with TruProtect control, such as the VUAR1531T and DUAR1531, plus refrigerated drawers like the VURD1441D, E1 reports a compressor problem with high or low amps. Power-line fluctuations can show a code even when nothing is wrong. The full-size built-in 5 and 7 Series refrigerators do not show E1 to E4. You see the code on the display and the cabinet may warm up.

Common causes of E1

Compressor drawing too much or too little current
Power-line fluctuation showing a one-time code
Start relay or wiring problem to the compressor

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Note whether the unit is still cooling. 2. Clear the code once: hold SET and press ON four times. 3. If the code stays away, it was likely a power blip. 4. Check the plug and outlet. 5. If E1 comes back, call us. The compressor is behind the grille.

! Why to stop there

Compressor current readings need a meter
A returning code means it is not just a power blip
The wrong guess about the compressor is costly

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Refrigerator codes

ShrViking Built-In Refrigerator Display Shr: Sensor Circuit Shorted Upper unit openViking Fully Integrated Column Message "Upper unit open": refrigerator door open Upper unit too coldViking Fully Integrated Column Message "Upper unit too cold": refrigerator running colder than set Upper unit too warmViking Fully Integrated Column Message "Upper unit too warm": refrigerator above its setting Hi/Low Temp / Power Failure / Door Ajar (TruProtect)Viking TruProtect Undercounter Refrigerator Alarms: Hi/Low Temp, Power Failure, Door Ajar HIGH TEMPViking Built-In Refrigerator Message HIGH TEMP: Cabinet Warm for Two Hours LAViking Undercounter Refrigerator Code LA: low-temperature alarm after 30 minutes LLViking 5 Series Undercounter Refrigerator Code LL: compartment temperature too low

E1E1 questions

Can a power surge cause E1?

Yes. Fluctuations in the power line can show a code without any real problem in the compressor. That is why you clear the code once and see whether it returns over the next day.

How do I clear the code?

Hold SET and press ON four times. If E1 returns after that, call us so we can check the compressor circuit, the start parts and the wiring with the right meters.

Do larger Viking refrigerators show E1?

No. Full-size built-in 5 and 7 Series units use a different set of messages, such as oPn, Shr and HIGH TEMP. E1 applies to the undercounter platform only.