Kenmore
All Kenmore Refrigerator Error Codes
Every known Kenmore refrigerator error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
17 error codes
Er CF
The condenser fan motor at the rear of the unit is not running.
Advanced Fix
30–60 minutes
Er CO
The main control board and display board cannot communicate.
Advanced Fix
30–60 minutes
Er dH
The defrost heater is not functioning during the defrost cycle.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
Er FF
The fresh food compartment evaporator fan is not running.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
Er IF
The ice maker compartment fan motor is not running.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
Er rS
The temperature sensor in the refrigerator compartment is faulty.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
Er dS
The freezer defrost sensor has a short circuit or wiring problem.
Advanced
30–45 minutes
Er FS
The freezer temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed.
Moderate
20–30 minutes
Er IS
The ice maker temperature sensor has failed.
Moderate
20–30 minutes
Er rF
The fresh food compartment fan motor has failed.
Advanced
20–40 minutes
Er rT
The ambient room temperature sensor has failed or is reading out of range.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
Er IT
The ice maker temperature sensor has failed or is reading out of range.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
Er FD
The freezer defrost system did not complete its cycle successfully.
Moderate DIY Repair
30–60 minutes
Er RD
The fresh food compartment defrost cycle failed to complete.
Moderate DIY Repair
30–60 minutes
Er GF
The freezer evaporator fan motor is not running or running below speed.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
25–50 minutes
Er CE
The display panel and main control board have lost communication.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
Er SS
The temperature sensor for the pantry/deli drawer is malfunctioning.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–35 minutes