Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeLED 1 flicker
ApplianceRefrigerator
No display message here. Kenmore top-freezer refrigerators with 111-prefix model numbers speak through an LED on the main control board instead. It flashes a few times, stops, then starts over; the count is the code. A single flash = the refrigerator temperature sensor has failed.
Counting with care
You can only see the LED after taking off the main control board cover.
Whenever the refrigerator is plugged in, the board is energized. Do not reach inside while the cover is off.
Disconnect power at the plug, and put the cover back once you have your count.
The sensor itself
According to the manual, it is fastened to the rear wall of the fresh-food compartment. With the unit unplugged, inspect the wires between it and the control board and mend any that are broken. A technician finishes the job by measuring resistance through the circuit and swapping the sensor if the figure is outside the manual’s range.
Kenmore top-freezer refrigerator service in San Francisco
Counted one flicker on a Kenmore top-freezer in San Francisco or the Bay Area? Tell us when you phone (415) 825-6393, with the model number. Kenmore refrigerator repair is the page that describes our work.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so LED 1 flicker 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
One LED flicker signals a refrigerator temperature sensor failure.
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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