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Kenmore 795 model bottom-freezer refrigerator

These explanations can help troubleshoot problems that result in error codes for Kenmore Elite 795 refrigerators and Kenmore 795 refrigerators with bottom freezers.

Error codes for Kenmore 795 and Kenmore Elite 795 refrigerators result from component failures and appear on the temperature display. The refrigerator stops cooling when some Kenmore refrigerator error codes are displayed.

Find the error code displayed on your refrigerator in the chart below and follow the Kenmore refrigerator model 795 troubleshooting tips to fix the problem.

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Error Codes

Error Code
Er FS
Condition

Freezer sensor error

Check / Repair

Sensor and wiring connector problems

Possible Parts Required
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Error Code
Er rS
Condition

Refrigerator sensor error

Check / Repair

Sensor and wiring and connectors

Possible Parts Required
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
Error Code
F dS
Condition

Freezer defrost sensor

Check / Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Error Code
r dS
Condition

Refrigerator defrost sensor

Check / Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Error Code
Er HS
Condition

Humidity sensor

Check / Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible Parts Required
Humidity sensor
Error Code
Er IS
Condition

Ice maker sensor

Check / Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible Parts Required
Ice maker assembly; the sensor isn't usually sold separately.
Error Code
Er SS
Condition

Pantry sensor

Check / Repair

The pantry is the deli drawer. Short in sensor or wiring problem.

Possible Parts Required
Pantry temperature sensor
Error Code
Er rt
Condition

Room temperature sensor

Check / Repair

Short in sensor or wiring problem

Possible Parts Required
Room temperature sensor
Error Code
Er It
Condition

System error inside ice maker

Check / Repair

Self-test ice maker routine

Possible Parts Required
Ice maker assembly
Error Code
Er gF
Condition

Flow meter error code

Check / Repair

Water pressure, flow of water

Possible Parts Required
Flow meter
Error Code
F dH
Condition

Sensor did not get over 40 F in defrost

Check / Repair

Faulty fuse, heater, control board

Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, defrost heater, relay on control board
Error Code
r dH
Condition

Sensor did not get over 40 F

Check / Repair

Faulty fuse, heater, control board

Possible Parts Required
Controller assembly, defrost heater, relay on control board
Error Code
Er IF
Condition

The fan for the ice compartment failed

Check / Repair

Icing fan blocked, ice fan motor is defective, wiring in the circuit is defective, or the control board has failed

Possible Parts Required
Ice fan motor, Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Error Code
Er FF
Condition

Evaporator fan failed

Check / Repair

Fan motor, control board, wiring harness

Possible Parts Required
Evaporator fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
Er CF
Condition

Condenser fan motor is defective

Check / Repair

Condenser fan motor, wiring or the control board

Possible Parts Required
Condenser fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
Er CO
Condition

Communication error

Check / Repair

Communication error between main board and display board

Possible Parts Required
Display control board, Power control board, Wiring harness
Error Code
E Od
Condition

Wi-Fi modem failure

Check / Repair

Unplug the refrigerator and check the wiring connection between the Wi-Fi modem and the display control board. Reconnect any loose wires. If wiring connections are okay, replace the Wi-Fi modem. If the problem continues, replace the display control board.

Possible Parts Required
Wi-Fi modem, display control board

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