Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codedr
ApplianceRefrigerator
The display on a Kenmore 111-prefix bottom-freezer refrigerator reads dr when a refrigerator door has been detected open for over 1 hour. The listed fault is a defective refrigerator door switch.
What to try
Shut the refrigerator door if it is standing open.
With both doors closed and dr still showing, unplug the refrigerator.
Examine the wiring from the door switches to the control board and fix any broken wires.
Meter readings
Both doors closed, each switch is measured near zero ohms.
Infinite resistance on a switch means that switch is replaced.
Related codes
dF: the matching switch code for the freezer door.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so dr 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 refrigerator door switch is defective; dr shows after a refrigerator 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.
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