A Kenmore refrigerator blinking light does not mean something is wrong. But if the light comes with an error code or suddenly appears and affects the optimal functioning of the refrigerator, find a quick solution.
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Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Blinking Green Light – What to Do
If the green light is on the inverter board, it may mean that the compressor is bad. The blinking light may be accompanied by a rising temperature in the refrigerator.
The board is the one that controls the compressor on an Elite refrigerator. So if you did not recently replace the board and you see the green light blinking 2 times at intervals, check the compressor.
However, if you recently replaced the board, it may be that there is a wrong wire connection and the board is signaling that the compressor is not receiving power. Check the connections; remove and fix them all back from scratch if you have to in order to find the fault.
The light coils also mean that the defrost heater is malfunctioning. You may also notice that the internal temperature is rising. Take a multimeter and run a continuity test on the heater. You will find it under the evaporator coils behind the rear wall of the freezer compartment.
If you don’t find continuity from the defrost heater, replace it. But if you are not sure about running this test on your own, hire a professional to do the job.
Kenmore Refrigerator Blinking Red Light – How to Fix
When a Kenmore refrigerator is blinking red light, it means the ice maker has a problem. The red light is on the ice maker and starts blinking repeatedly or twice in a row if something fails in the machine.
To fix this, troubleshoot the ice maker.
Replace the Water Filter
Replacing the water filter can fix the problem with the ice maker and turn off the red light. Find the location of the water filter in your Kenmore refrigerator using the user manual. Remove the old one and install a new one compatible with the refrigerator.
Check the Optical Sensor
If the ice maker stops working while the red light is blinking, check the optical sensor. Override it using the manual shut-off switch; you may find the switch at the top corner on the right-hand side inside the refrigerator. If you can’t find it, check your user manual.
The optical sensor lowers and raises the internal temperature of the freezer where the ice maker is. The sensor also checks the amount of ice in the ice bucket so it can prompt the ice maker to stop if the bucket is full.
Adjust the Temperature
The red light may be a result of the high temperature in the freezer and the ice maker’s inability to make ice. Therefore, check and lower the temperature if necessary. Doing this may stop the light and get the ice maker working again.
Also, if the switch of the ice maker malfunctions or fails, the ice maker will remain off. As a result, it won’t be able to make ice, triggering the red light.
With a multimeter, test the switch to check for continuity. If there is no continuity, replace the switch.
Manually Turn On the Ice Maker
Turn the switch of the machine off and use the feeler arm on the side to operate the ice maker. Push it down to turn the ice maker on without the switch. If the ice maker starts working and the red light stops blinking, replace the switch.
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Kenmore Refrigerator Blinking Light – Quick Fix
Be sure the control panel is not locked. Find the Lock key on the panel, press it, and hold it for about 3 seconds to unlock the panel if it is locked.
Check for error codes with the blinking light. If the refrigerator display shows error codes with the blinking light, it is an indication of a problem with one or more components in the refrigerator.
Contact Kenmore customer support center to report the issue and request immediate assistance. Alternatively, chat with us using the chatbox to your right to connect you to one of our appliance technicians for immediate help.
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