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Kenmore Refrigerator dF Code Freezer Door Switch

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code dF on Refrigerator — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of dF for Kenmore Refrigerator — confirm the model series before you act.

Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code dF
Appliance Refrigerator
Quick answer

dF on a Kenmore 111 Trio refrigerator means a freezer door switch problem; close the door first, then check the wiring.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so dF 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

Freezer door switch defective.

What dF means

The freezer door switch on a Kenmore 111-series bottom-freezer Trio refrigerator is reported defective. The control raises dF after it sees the freezer door open for more than 1 hour.

Do this first

Make sure the freezer door is closed. A door that is already shut but still gives dF is the next case: unplug the refrigerator and inspect the switch wiring at the control board. Broken wires should be repaired.

Left to a technician

  • Resistance measured through the switch with the door closed, expected near zero ohms.
  • Infinite resistance: the door switch gets replaced.

Similar codes

Compare with dr for the refrigerator door and d2 for forced defrost.

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Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error codes

Caution

Safety warning

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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