Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codedF
ApplianceRefrigerator
An open freezer door that the control notices for longer than an hour brings up dF on a Kenmore Trio bottom-freezer refrigerator with a model number starting 111. The listed fault is a defective freezer door switch.
Owner steps
Close the freezer door if it was left open.
Door already shut? Unplug the refrigerator.
Follow the leads from the switch to the control board, looking for damage; mend any wire that is broken.
The resistance reading
Door shut: the freezer switch is expected to show roughly zero ohms.
If the meter shows infinite resistance, put in a new switch.
A dF that stays after the door is shut and the wiring looked at is worth a call to Kenmore refrigerator repair on (415) 825-6393. Have the code, the model number and the wiring findings written down first.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so dF 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 freezer door switch is defective; dF shows after the freezer door is detected open for more than 1 hour.
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.
Seeing this code on your Kenmore appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
Service areas are listed on the Locations page. Contact us with your ZIP code to confirm current coverage for your address.
Ready to get your Kenmore appliance working again?
Book a repair online or call us — clear estimates and approval before any repair work begins.
