Norcold refrigerator · 2 model lines

Norcold refrigerator code no dt: This fault indicates a loss of communication between the refrigerator controls

Norcold documentation for 2 model lines lists no dt as “This fault indicates a loss of communication between the refrigerator controls”.

Check your model first. The same code can mean different things on different models. Find the model number on the appliance's data label, then use the matching row below.

What code no dt means by model

Model lineWhat the manufacturer saysSource
Norcold N10LX / NA10LXThe Norcold N10LX/NA10LX owner manual lists no dt as: This fault indicates a loss of communication between the refrigerator controls.Norcold N10LX and NA10LX Owner's Manual
Norcold Polar N7LX / N8LXThe manual maps no dt to loss of communication between refrigerator controls.Norcold Polar N7/N8 Owner's Manual

What you can safely check

  • Record the exact display wording and whether an audible alarm is present.
  • Turn the refrigerator off if cooling is interrupted or the fault repeats.
  • Move perishables if temperature is unsafe.
  • Turn the refrigerator off and back on once.
  • Record the displayed term and model.

Stop and call a technician for

  • Control communication and refrigerator electronics diagnosis should be handled by qualified Norcold service.
  • Communication and control diagnosis is not owner serviceable and should go to an authorized Norcold Service Center.

Do not hand-light, clean burner parts, adjust LP gas, bypass refrigerator controls, or open electrical compartments. Shut off LP if gas odor is present and arrange qualified Norcold service for unresolved faults.

Do not bypass refrigerator controls, flame-sense devices, high-temperature protection, LP components, or electrical circuits. Shut off LP and power if there is gas odor, flame abnormality, overheating, or repeated fault behavior.

Write this down before you call

  • model and serial label
  • photo of display code
  • power mode shown on display
  • Norcold Polar model label
  • photo of display or indicator light
  • power mode and battery voltage if visible

Other codes on Norcold Polar N7 / N8 refrigerators

Full table: Norcold Polar N7 / N8 refrigerators

  • AC HE A problem relating to the AC heater.
  • AC rE A fault within the refrigerator controls.
  • amber flashes off The refrigerator is operating on AC power with the thermistor sensed as inoperable and ba…
  • blank display The refrigerator being off or not turning on
  • FL -- Flame sensed at the burner when none should be present.
  • green flashes off The refrigerator is operating on AC power with the thermistor sensed as inoperable and ba…
  • HI dc A high DC input-voltage fault
  • Lo dc Low DC voltage display terms for insufficient 12-volt supply. / A low DC input-voltage fa…
  • no AC No AC means AC voltage is not available to the refrigerator.
  • no FL No FL for an LP flame/ignition failure condition.
  • oP LI A fault within the refrigerator electronic controls.
  • red flash 1 A problem relating to the AC heater.
  • red flash 10 Loss of communication between refrigerator controls.
  • red flash 2 A fault within the refrigerator electronic controls.
  • red flash 3 The manual gives model-specific meanings: N7V/N8V indicate flame present when it should n…
  • red flash 4 A refrigerator-controls fault.
  • red flash 5 Flame sensed at the burner when none should be present.
  • red flash 6 A problem relating to the DC heater on 3-way models.
  • red flash 7 A fault within the refrigerator electronic controls.
  • red flash 8 DC input voltage that is too low.
  • red flash 9 DC input voltage that is too high.
  • snowflake flashes Temperature setting snowflakes flashing means the thermistor has been sensed inoperable a…
  • solid red The refrigerator tried to operate on the selected energy source with no success.
  • Sr Sr is a fault within the refrigerator electronic controls.
  • temperature setting flashes Temperature setting flashing means the thermistor has been sensed as inoperable and backu…

Other codes on Norcold N10LX / NA10LX refrigerators

Full table: Norcold N10LX / NA10LX refrigerators

  • no FL The burner did not ignite or re-ignite
  • no AC AC voltage is not available to the refrigerator
  • AC HE This fault indicates a problem relating to the AC heater
  • AC rE This fault is within the refrigerator controls
  • Lo dc DC input voltage to the refrigerator is too low with an audible alarm
  • HI dc DC input voltage to the refrigerator is too high
  • Sr This fault is within the refrigerator electronic controls
  • oP LI This fault is within the refrigerator electronic controls
  • FL -- A flame is sensed at the burner when there should be none present
  • temperature setting flashes The thermistor has been sensed as inoperable, so temperature is controlled via backup ope…
  • blank display The refrigerator is off or will not turn on

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