A Bertazzoni refrigerator raising F13 deserves a calm read of a possible cooling-performance problem clues — not a rush to open sealed or live panels. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair can verify on site.
Reviewed by Marco Bellini · Last reviewed August 12, 2026
Written by
Marco Bellini Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished August 10, 2026Technically reviewed August 12, 2026
Content status:
Needs Technical Review — this entry is awaiting technical verification and should be confirmed before it is relied upon.
Error codeF13
ApplianceRefrigerator
Affected model seriesSelect Bertazzoni electronic-control appliances (verify the code map for yours)
Quick answer
F13 — commonly associated with a cooling issue on a Bertazzoni refrigerator. Meaning can vary by model; verify before relying on it.
Model compatibility: Bertazzoni reuses codes across series and model years, so F13 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
Homeowners usually see F13 on a Bertazzoni refrigerator in connection with a possible cooling-performance problem. Independent technicians still match the code to your serial family before ordering parts. If your manual lists a different description for this code, trust the manual over any general summary.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The refrigerator shows F13 and cooling seems off
Temperatures drift while F13 is displayed
F13 appears alongside unusual cooling behavior
Why it happens
Possible causes
A cooling-performance issue (varies by model)
A sensor or control affecting cooling
Airflow or door-seal problems reducing performance
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Confirm the vents inside are not blocked by items
Confirm the door seals and closes properly
Note actual temperatures if you can measure them
Photograph the display and rating label so an independent tech can match the code to your model
Important safety warning. Do not open internal panels, access high-voltage wiring, or bypass any safety device. Never open the sealed cooling or refrigerant system — this must be handled by a certified technician. If you see smoke, sparks, a burning smell, or water near electrical parts, switch the appliance off at the outlet if it is safe to do so and call a professional.
Please avoid
What not to attempt
Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
Do not open or attempt to recharge the sealed refrigerant system
Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Do not keep running the appliance if there is water near electrical parts, a burning smell or sparks
Get help
When to call a technician
F13 that survives basic checks belongs with independent service. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair verifies the cause against your model documentation first.
Seeing this code on your Bertazzoni appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not an official Bertazzoni service center.
Yes for a single reset after safe checks — no for repeated clears. Recurring F13 belongs with an independent technician at Bertazzoni Appliance Repair.
If your manual lists a different description for this code, trust the manual over any general summary.
No. Bertazzoni Appliance Repair publishes independent repair guidance for homeowners. Use your Bertazzoni model manual for manufacturer wording, then book an independent technician if the fault continues.
References
Sources & references
Bertazzoni use-and-care guide for your model — fault indicators
