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Error code reference
Kenmore Refrigerator Error Code R1 R5 ON
Ambient (RT) sensor open or short circuit
SourceSears Top Freezer Refrigerator - Service Manual (795.79012-79309 Series)p. 24
Diagnostic procedure
The full R1 R5 ON procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check each sensor
SourceSears Top Freezer Refrigerator - Service Manual (795.79012-79309 Series)p. 24
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