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Kenmore Refrigerator F dS Error Code

Kenmore repair checklist · San Francisco Bay Area

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Error code F dS
Appliance Refrigerator

Trouble with the sensor that watches the freezer during defrost: that is F dS on 795 bottom-freezer refrigerators sold as Kenmore or Kenmore Elite.

Manual entries

  • Cause: a shorted sensor, or wiring that is faulty.
  • Part: controller assembly.

Inside that assembly sit the defrost thermistor (the temperature sensor) and the fuse protecting the defrost system, the manual explains.

No owner steps

The manual offers none, so the defrost sensor circuit should be tested by a technician rather than by trial and error.

Neighbouring defrost codes

F dHdefrost sensor stayed under 40 F
FD Lo/Hifreezer defrost sensor failure
F3freezer defrost heater failure

Kenmore freezer defrost service in San Francisco

San Francisco and Bay Area owners can reach our Kenmore refrigerator repair team at (415) 825-6393. Bring up F dS, the model number and any steps you took, so the visit starts with the right information.

Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F dS 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

F dS is a freezer defrost sensor error caused by a sensor short or wiring problem.

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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