Bertazzoni 24-Inch Bottom-Mount Code F2: Fresco Zone Sensor Problem

What F2 means

On Bertazzoni 24-inch bottom-mount refrigerators, including the REF24BMBPNB, REF24BMBIPNV and RBM24F4FXNV, code F2 points to the Fresco zone sensor. The Fresco zone is the special cold compartment meant for meat and fish, and its sensor reports its temperature to the control. The appliance still cools, but a technician should check it, and the code is shown on the temperature display.

Common causes of F2

A Fresco zone sensor with an open or shorted reading
A damaged wire or connector leading to that sensor
Frost or moisture on the sensor in the Fresco drawer area
A main board input that no longer reads the sensor correctly

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Take the Fresco drawer out and look for ice on the back wall behind it. 2. Check that the drawer slides in fully and nothing blocks it. 3. Wipe any water away and put the drawer back. 4. Restart the appliance at the breaker after a minute off. 5. If F2 returns, move delicate items to another shelf and call us.

! Why to stop there

The sensor is part of the compartment lining, and prying at it can crack the plastic.
Telling a bad sensor from a bad wire needs a meter and the right access.
Without a good reading the Fresco zone can run too cold or too warm, which spoils meat and fish.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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F2F2 questions

What is the Fresco zone?

It is the compartment colder than the main fridge, designed for fresh meat and fish. Because it holds sensitive food, we suggest checking its temperature with a thermometer while F2 is on the display.

Does F2 stop the refrigerator working?

No. The appliance still cools. What changes is that the control cannot read the Fresco zone properly, so that drawer may drift from its target.

Is F2 shown the same way on all of these models?

The meaning is the Fresco sensor on each of them. The REF24BMBPNB-type shows it on the display with an alarm, while the other two groups call for a technician. Either way the fix is a sensor or wiring check.