Kismile Stuck or Failed Temperature Sensor Reading

Display shows temperature but does not change even when interior clearly warms or cools.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Cabinet sensor shorted or open, Sensor wire pinched in cabinet, Faulty ADC circuit on main control board, Sensor not in proper airflow path

Safety: Unplug before accessing sensor wiring.

Compare with thermometer: Place an accurate thermometer inside and compare to the displayed temperature.
Inspect sensor: Locate the cabinet temperature sensor and check for damage or dislodging from its clip.
Test sensor resistance: Measure resistance and compare to expected values. Replace if out of range.
Replace control board: If a new sensor does not correct the issue, the main control board may have a faulty input circuit.

Medium 3/5

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC Probe)

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