Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeLED 4 flickers
ApplianceRefrigerator
Blink, blink, blink, blink, pause. Four flickers from the main control board LED on a 111-prefix Kenmore top-freezer refrigerator tell you that the refrigerator door has been detected open for over 1 hour.
How to count without risk
Remove the board’s cover to reach the LED.
The board is energized while plugged in, so keep your hands away from the interior.
When you have the number, unplug the unit and put the cover back.
Not a sensor count
Unlike its neighbours, this count is not tied to a sensor. No owner procedure is listed. A repeat of four blinks calls for a technician.
If the count stays at four, San Francisco and Bay Area households can phone (415) 825-6393. Give the model number and the number of flickers; the Kenmore refrigerator repair page describes our work.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so LED 4 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
Four LED flickers mean the control senses the refrigerator door 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?
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Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
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