Written by
Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codeSb
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
Sb on the display shows that Sabbath mode is active on an Electrolux refrigerator. It is a mode, not a fault.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so Sb 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
Sb means Sabbath mode is active.
If your Electrolux refrigerator displays Sb (written SB in the guide), Sabbath mode is active. This is a setting rather than a fault. The mode makes the appliance run with minimum power to follow religious guidelines.
Turning it on and off
Press and hold the “−” key and the “Temp F-C” key together for five seconds. The same action switches the mode on and off, and the display shows Sb while it is on. For more detail, the guide refers owners to the use and care guide.
If the display does not behave
When the refrigerator seems to act oddly after the mode is switched off, the guide’s reset options are unplugging for 30 seconds or flipping the breaker. For a unit installed within the past 30 days, go to the installer; later, contact Electrolux to schedule 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.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
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