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Kenmore 111 Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Code dr / dF: Door switch alert

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: dr / dF (111-prefix)
Appliance: Refrigerator
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What dr / dF (111-prefix) means

A Kenmore bottom-freezer refrigerator with a model number starting 111. shows dr when the control believes the refrigerator door has been open for more than an hour, and dF for the freezer door. The code points to the door switch for that compartment reading wrong, because a door that is actually shut should not trigger it. You may see the code with the door closed, the interior light staying on, or an alarm that keeps repeating.

Common causes of dr / dF (111-prefix)

Door switch for the named compartment
Wiring to the switch
A door that is not fully closing or is being held open
Door gasket or hinge keeping the door ajar

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Push the named door closed firmly and listen for the latch. 2. Look for food, a bin, or a shelf keeping the door from shutting. 3. Check that the refrigerator sits level so the doors swing shut. 4. See whether the interior light goes off when you hold the door nearly closed. 5. If the code stays with the door closed, call us.

! Why to stop there

A door can look closed while a switch reads it open
We test the switch and its wiring, then the door alignment
We quote in writing before replacing a switch

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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dr / dF (111-prefix)dr / dF (111-prefix) questions

Which door does dr mean?

On this 111 platform, dr refers to the refrigerator door and dF to the freezer door. The letter tells us which switch to look at, so note which one shows.

Is food at risk with the code showing?

If the door is actually shut, usually not. If it is open or ajar, cold air escapes, so close it fully and confirm the interior stays cold.

Is a new switch always required?

No. Often the door simply is not seating, because of a bin, a shelf, or a tilted cabinet. We check that first, test the switch only if needed, and give a written price before work. Workmanship has a 30-day warranty.

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A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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