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Kenmore Refrigerator OP Code Fresh-Food Sensor Open

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code OP (refrigerator display) on Refrigerator — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of OP (refrigerator display) 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 OP (refrigerator display)
Appliance Refrigerator
Quick answer

OP shown on the refrigerator temperature display reports an open sensor on Kenmore French-door refrigerators beginning 253.7031.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so OP (refrigerator display) 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

An open refrigerator temperature sensor is reported.

Reading the code

The display is reading OP for the refrigerator section. Behind it is an open refrigerator temperature sensor. Covered: Kenmore French-door refrigerators with model numbers that start 253.7031.

Safe handling

  • Unplug the unit before going near any wiring.
  • Leave resistance testing and control board work to a technician.

Same letters, other display

OP can also show in the freezer display. In that case the sensor named is the freezer one, which has its own entry: OP (freezer display). For a defrost-related sensor message on another series, see r dS.

Refrigerator service in the metro areas we cover

Kenmore refrigerator visits are available in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Tell us the code, the model number and which display showed it. Start at refrigerator service or call (844) 747-3641.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 253 series French-door 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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