Kenmore Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dF
Kenmore freezer displays dF or DF; unit may pause cooling during defrost; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active
dO
Kenmore freezer displays dO or DO; door alarm sounds even when door appears closed.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Sensor Fault
E1
Digital Kenmore upright freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature may not be accurate or display is blank/erratic.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Kenmore freezer shows E2 and may not defrost properly; frost buildup on evaporator or poor cooling.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E3
Kenmore freezer displays E3; compressor may short-cycle or run continuously; temperature control seems erratic.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Kenmore freezer shows E4 and may not defrost; heavy frost accumulates on evaporator and back wall.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Failure
E5
Kenmore freezer displays E5; unit may not defrost and may show uneven cooling or ice buildup.
Defrost Heater Circuit Failure
E6
Kenmore freezer shows E6; compressor may not start or may shut off quickly; display may flash.
Compressor Start Circuit / Inverter Communication Fault
E7
Kenmore freezer displays E7; interior fan may not run or may run erratically; temperature is uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor Circuit Fault
E8
Kenmore freezer shows E8; condenser fan may not run; compressor runs hot; poor cooling.
Condenser Fan Motor Circuit Fault
E9
Kenmore freezer displays E9; interior lights and display may work but compressor does not run; unit stays warm.
Main Control Board Failure
F1
Kenmore chest freezer with digital controls shows F1; unit may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
Control Panel / User Interface Error
F2
Kenmore freezer shows F2; temperature display may be blank or show dashes; unit may still cool.
Display Temperature Sensor Fault
F3
Kenmore freezer shows F3; unit may shut down or run erratically; sometimes accompanied by clicking from control area.
Power Supply / Voltage Error at Control Board
H1
Kenmore freezer displays H1 or HI; audible alarm sounds and display shows high temperature warning.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Kenmore freezer displays L1 or LO; temperature reading appears very low and unit may run less often.
Low Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out-of-Range
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on the interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
Excessive Frost / Moisture Infiltration
Symptom
Freezer alarm beeps intermittently with no obvious error code on display.
Alarm System Nuisance Trigger
Symptom
Freezer door does not close or seal properly; door pops open or stays slightly ajar.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
Normal Vacuum Seal / Pressure Equalization
Symptom
Freezer has a strong chemical, burning, or electrical smell when running.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Freezer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside.
Odor Contamination / Biological Growth
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not work but unit cools normally.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior light stays on when the door is closed, causing warmth near the light area.
Door Switch Stuck Open / Misaligned
Symptom
Freezer interior surfaces feel warm to the touch near the door frame or side walls.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces / Mullion Heater Operation
Symptom
Freezer is completely dead; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Freezer is making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the compressor area.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; items are rock hard and may show freezer burn; temperature reading is lower than setpoint.
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud knocking or banging noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Refrigerant Line or Compressor Mount Vibration
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature; lights may work but no cold air.
No Cooling / Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer runs but is not cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed; compressor and fans seem to run frequently.
Insufficient Cooling / High Temperature
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; interior may be cold but unit never seems to cycle.
Long Run Time / Continuous Operation
Symptom
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Inconsistent Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Overload or Ground Fault
Symptom
Freezer vibrates excessively or rattles against the floor or nearby cabinets.
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue
Symptom
Ice forming around the door gasket or on the door frame.
Localized Frost at Door Seal
Symptom
Thick sheet of ice forming on the freezer floor.
Defrost Drain Frozen or Blocked
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
External Water Leak / Drainage Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Kenmore freezer displays dF or DF; unit may pause cooling during defrost; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
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Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active | View Details |
| dO |
Kenmore freezer displays dO or DO; door alarm sounds even when door appears closed.
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Door Switch / Door Ajar Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital Kenmore upright freezer beeps and displays E1; temperature may not be accurate or display is blank/erratic.
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Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Kenmore freezer shows E2 and may not defrost properly; frost buildup on evaporator or poor cooling.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Kenmore freezer displays E3; compressor may short-cycle or run continuously; temperature control seems erratic.
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Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Kenmore freezer shows E4 and may not defrost; heavy frost accumulates on evaporator and back wall.
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Defrost Sensor / Defrost Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Kenmore freezer displays E5; unit may not defrost and may show uneven cooling or ice buildup.
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Defrost Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E6 |
Kenmore freezer shows E6; compressor may not start or may shut off quickly; display may flash.
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Compressor Start Circuit / Inverter Communication Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Kenmore freezer displays E7; interior fan may not run or may run erratically; temperature is uneven.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Kenmore freezer shows E8; condenser fan may not run; compressor runs hot; poor cooling.
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Condenser Fan Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Kenmore freezer displays E9; interior lights and display may work but compressor does not run; unit stays warm.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F1 |
Kenmore chest freezer with digital controls shows F1; unit may not respond correctly to temperature adjustments.
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Control Panel / User Interface Error | View Details |
| F2 |
Kenmore freezer shows F2; temperature display may be blank or show dashes; unit may still cool.
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Display Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Kenmore freezer shows F3; unit may shut down or run erratically; sometimes accompanied by clicking from control area.
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Power Supply / Voltage Error at Control Board | View Details |
| H1 |
Kenmore freezer displays H1 or HI; audible alarm sounds and display shows high temperature warning.
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High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Kenmore freezer displays L1 or LO; temperature reading appears very low and unit may run less often.
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Low Temperature Alarm / Sensor Out-of-Range | View Details |
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Excessive frost buildup on the interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
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Excessive Frost / Moisture Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer alarm beeps intermittently with no obvious error code on display.
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Alarm System Nuisance Trigger | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door does not close or seal properly; door pops open or stays slightly ajar.
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Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
|
Normal Vacuum Seal / Pressure Equalization | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a strong chemical, burning, or electrical smell when running.
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Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside.
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Odor Contamination / Biological Growth | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not work but unit cools normally.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light stays on when the door is closed, causing warmth near the light area.
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Door Switch Stuck Open / Misaligned | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior surfaces feel warm to the touch near the door frame or side walls.
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Warm Cabinet Surfaces / Mullion Heater Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is completely dead; no lights, no display, no sound.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is making a loud humming or buzzing noise from the compressor area.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; items are rock hard and may show freezer burn; temperature reading is lower than setpoint.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat or Sensor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud knocking or banging noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Refrigerant Line or Compressor Mount Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature; lights may work but no cold air.
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No Cooling / Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but is not cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed; compressor and fans seem to run frequently.
|
Insufficient Cooling / High Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; interior may be cold but unit never seems to cycle.
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Long Run Time / Continuous Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Inconsistent Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
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Electrical Overload or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer vibrates excessively or rattles against the floor or nearby cabinets.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Leveling Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming around the door gasket or on the door frame.
|
Localized Frost at Door Seal | View Details |
| – |
Thick sheet of ice forming on the freezer floor.
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Defrost Drain Frozen or Blocked | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
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External Water Leak / Drainage Issue | View Details |
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