Midea mini split code FC
Forced cooling test mode.
- TypeStatus, not a fault
- SystemDisplay
- Can I fix it?Usually a homeowner fix
- Applies toindoor unit display (four-character codes)
What FC means on a Midea
Forced cooling is a service test mode, usually started by pressing the manual button on the indoor unit twice. The unit runs cooling at full output regardless of the set temperature.
On this platform, FC is a status, not a fault: the unit is telling you what it is doing; nothing is wrong.
What to do
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below.
- Press the manual button on the indoor unit again, or turn the unit off with the remote, to exit forced cooling.
When to call a technician
This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Which Midea units show FC
This page applies to Midea Midea All Easy Pro, Midea Mission, Midea EVOX and Midea multi-zone units on the indoor unit display (four-character codes). Midea's own documentation lists FC as "Forced cooling test mode", the same definition used across the Midea platform (four-character codes) it is built on. If your unit shows a code with a different shape (for example a four-character code, or a plain number), it is from a different table; use the lookup with your exact code.
Where Midea shows this code
indoor unit display (four-character codes): The display shows a two-letter prefix and a two-character suffix, either together (EH60) or alternating (EH, then 60). Write both parts down; the suffix is what identifies the fault. EH and EL are indoor-side faults, EC is an outdoor-side fault, and PC is an outdoor protection: the unit stopped itself to prevent damage.
Other Midea codes
Same part of the system as FC:
FC on other brands
The same characters do not always mean the same thing. Check the brand on your unit.
- Pioneer FC Forced cooling test mode
- Zone Air FC High power limit (frequency reduction protection)
Questions people ask
Is FC on a Midea mini split an error?
No. FC is a status message: forced cooling test mode. Forced cooling is a service test mode, usually started by pressing the manual button on the indoor unit twice.
Do I need a technician for Midea FC?
You can almost always clear this yourself with the steps below. This is not a fault. No technician is needed unless it will not clear.
Sources
- Midea residential split service manuals
- Lennox and Carrier service manuals for Midea-built units (identical tables)
Updated September 2026. Codes and definitions vary by model year. If your manual disagrees with this page, your manual wins. Send a correction.