Frigidaire · Refrigerators
Frigidaire refrigerator PF: A power interruption or surge has been detected
THE SHORT ANSWER
A power interruption or surge has been detected.
Frigidaire identifies PF with this condition: A power interruption or surge has been detected.
Check whether power was interrupted and whether the refrigerator is cooling again.
Do not assume chilled food stayed cold during an outage.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- PF appears on the appliance display.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Note any accompanying high-temperature warning.
What to noteBoth the power event and cooling condition are recorded.
If PF returns without a known outage, have the supply and appliance assessed.
What to noteThe cause of repeated power loss is investigated.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
What PF establishes
The display records an electrical interruption; it does not identify a compressor or control-board failure.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Request help for repeated PF or failure to resume cooling.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Refrigerator Error Code PF or Power Failure Light
Frigidaire · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code-specific explanation and owner troubleshooting — Frigidaire refrigerator families covered by the cited manufacturer support pages; confirm the complete model before applying guidance.