April 19, 2023

Kenmore 795 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error codes

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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 Code
Condition
DIY advice
Er FS

Freezer sensor error

Check/Repair

Sensor and wiring connector problems

Possible parts
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Er rS

Refrigerator sensor error

Check/Repair

Sensor and wiring and connectors

How-to help
Possible parts
Thermistor (temperature sensor), Wiring harness, Main power control board (PCB)
F dS

Freezer defrost sensor

Check/Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

How-to help
Possible parts
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
r dS

Refrigerator defrost sensor

Check/Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible parts
Controller assembly, which is a component that has the defrost thermistor (temperature sensor) and the fuse for the defrost system
Er HS

Humidity sensor

Check/Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

Possible parts
Humidity sensor
Er IS

Ice maker sensor

Check/Repair

Sensor short or wiring problem

How-to help
Possible parts
Ice maker assembly; the sensor isn't usually sold separately.
Er SS

Pantry sensor

Check/Repair

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

Possible parts
Pantry temperature sensor
Er rt

Room temperature sensor

Check/Repair

Short in sensor or wiring problem

Possible parts
Room temperature sensor
Er It

System error inside ice maker

Check/Repair

Self-test ice maker routine

Er gF

Flow meter error code

Check/Repair

Water pressure, flow of water

Possible parts
Flow meter
F dH

Sensor did not get over 40 F in defrost

Check/Repair

Faulty fuse, heater, control board

How-to help
Possible parts
Controller assembly, defrost heater, relay on control board
r dH

Sensor did not get over 40 F

Check/Repair

Faulty fuse, heater, control board

Possible parts
Controller assembly, defrost heater, relay on control board
Er IF

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

How-to help
Possible parts
Ice fan motor, Wiring harness, Power control board (PCB)
Er FF

Evaporator fan failed

Check/Repair

Fan motor, control board, wiring harness

Possible parts
Evaporator fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Er CF

Condenser fan motor is defective

Check/Repair

Condenser fan motor, wiring or the control board

Possible parts
Condenser fan motor, Power control board, Wiring harness
Er CO

Communication error

Check/Repair

Communication error between main board and display board

Possible parts
Display control board, Power control board, Wiring harness
E Od

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
Wi-Fi modem, display control board

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Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

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