ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
KitchenAid Refrigerator
KitchenAid Refrigerator PO Error Code
What it means
The refrigerator detected a power outage and the freezer temperature rose to approximately 18 F or higher.
Try this first
- Confirm that normal household power has been restored.
- Check frozen food for signs of thawing.
- Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Press the Confirm control on supported models to acknowledge the power outage.
- Make sure normal cooling operation resumes.
Can I keep using it?⚠ Check food temperatures
Repair usually required?✅ Usually no
If the error keeps returning
If PO repeatedly appears without a known power outage or the refrigerator is not cooling normally, further diagnosis may be required.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
View manufacturer support page →Safety note:ApplianceSignal provides general troubleshooting information. Always follow the appliance manufacturer's safety instructions and disconnect power when required.