Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error coded2
ApplianceRefrigerator
What d2 tells you
A Kenmore bottom-freezer Trio refrigerator with a model number starting 111 shows d2 while it is in forced defrost mode. It reports a state of the refrigerator, not a part that has failed.
When it stops
The control ends forced defrost on its own once one of the evaporators reaches 55 F.
Normal cooling then resumes.
Nothing is asked of the owner while the mode runs.
Do not confuse it with
Codes that do call for checks sit close by on the same list: door switch codes for each door, and a damper code that belongs to a different model line.
Unsure whether d2 is just a defrost cycle? Look over Kenmore refrigerator repair, or phone (415) 825-6393 from anywhere in the Bay Area. Quote the model number and how long the code has been up.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so d2 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
Forced defrost mode is active 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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