Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator Error Code dF: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error code dF means: Freezer door switch defective. The control displays dF when it detects the freezer door open for more than 1 hour. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	dF
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator
System	Door / lock
Meaning (service chart)	Freezer door switch defective. The control displays dF when it detects the freezer door open for more than 1 hour. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician
Source document	Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code dF means on a Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator

Freezer door switch defective. The control displays dF when it detects the freezer door open for more than 1 hour. [1]

This is a door / lock code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error code dF (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (dF) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator and order the right parts.
Close the door or lid fully. Close the freezer door if open.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If dF comes back after these checks, stop using the refrigerator for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Freezer door switch

When to call a technician

If you find the door shut, unplug the refrigerator and check the door switch wiring connected to the control board for damage.
Repair any broken wires.
Measure the resistance through the freezer door switch from the control board with the door closed.
You should measure near zero ohms of resistance through the freezer door switch.
If you measure infinite resistance through the door switch, a technician should replace it.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code dF mean on a Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator?

The Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart lists dF as follows: Freezer door switch defective. The control displays dF when it detects the freezer door open for more than 1 hour.

Is it safe to keep using the 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator with dF?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error dF myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 111 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.