Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeC1
ApplianceRefrigerator
C1 at a glance
Appliance: Kenmore bottom-freezer Trio refrigerator, model numbers starting 111
Meaning: sealed refrigerant system failure
Part listed: the compressor
What triggers it
The control raises C1 when it detects a low refrigerant charge or a compressor that is defective.
Why an owner does not fix this
Recovering and recharging refrigerant is part of the repair, so it belongs to a refrigerator service technician. The next step is a technician visit, not a home procedure.
Related codes
C: a failed compartment thermistor, another code starting with C.
A C1 reading on a Trio refrigerator in the Bay Area is best handed to a technician; start at Kenmore refrigerator repair or ring (415) 825-6393. Keep the C1 code and the 111 model number ready.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so C1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The sealed refrigerant system has failed on a Kenmore bottom-freezer Trio refrigerator.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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