Kenmore 106 Refrigerator Code 18 Degrees F on the Freezer Display: Warm after power loss
On Kenmore refrigerators whose model numbers start with 106., a Whirlpool-built platform, a freezer display reading 18 degrees F (minus 8 C) is not a normal temperature reading. It means the freezer went through an over-temperature…
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- 18 Degrees F on the Freezer Display (106-prefix)
- Appliance
- Refrigerator
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What 18 Degrees F on the Freezer Display (106-prefix) means
On Kenmore refrigerators whose model numbers start with 106., a Whirlpool-built platform, a freezer display reading 18 degrees F (minus 8 C) is not a normal temperature reading. It means the freezer went through an over-temperature condition, often after a power failure, and the display is holding that warm value for you. Food may be soft, ice may have melted, and the compartments may still be cooling back down.
Common causes of 18 Degrees F on the Freezer Display (106-prefix)
- Power interruption that let the freezer warm up
- Temperature thermistor in the freezer
- Air damper that controls airflow
- Main control board
1. Check whether the refrigerator lost power, and whether the plug is fully seated. 2. Keep the doors shut so the cold holds. 3. Press the freezer temperature keypad to reset the 18 F reading. 4. Wait a few hours and see whether the freezer cools down. 5. Check food for thawing before refreezing anything.
- If 18 F returns after a reset, something is still letting the freezer warm up
- We check the damper, thermistor, and control in turn
- We confirm before replacing anything and quote in writing
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Is 18 degrees really the temperature?
It is the display holding an over-temperature warning, often after the power was out. The actual temperature may be dropping again, so give it time before assuming the cooling has failed.
How do I clear it?
Press the freezer temperature keypad, as this platform allows. If it comes back on its own, the cause is still present and needs a look.
Should I throw out thawed food?
Judge it by temperature and condition, not by the display alone. Food that still has ice crystals or measures cold is usually fine to refreeze or cook. If unsure, discard it. We also check why the freezer warmed, with a written price first.
Still seeing 18 Degrees F on the Freezer Display (106-prefix)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.