Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeLED 2 flickers
ApplianceRefrigerator
Watch the LED on the main control board of a 111-prefix Kenmore top-freezer refrigerator. Two blinks, a pause, and two more: the ambient temperature sensor has failed.
What and where
The ambient sensor goes by RT-sensor in the manual, and sits on top of the refrigerator.
The manual’s order of work
Cut power at the plug.
Look over the wires from the sensor to the control board.
Mend broken ones.
Measure resistance through the circuit from the board; beyond the manual’s range, replace the sensor. Measuring is for a technician.
Seeing the LED
Taking off the cover over the board is required, and the board stays energized while plugged in. Keep your hands clear of the interior until the cover is back on.
In San Francisco or elsewhere around the Bay, ring (415) 825-6393 and say the LED blinked twice. Kenmore refrigerator repair has more on what we do; keep the model number close.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so LED 2 flickers 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
Two LED flickers signal an ambient temperature sensor (RT-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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