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Error code reference
Kenmore Refrigerator Error Code R5
Defrost time lasted more than one hour and the defrost sensor never reached 10°C (50°F).
SourceSears Top Freezer Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 27
Diagnostic procedure
The full R5 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check FUSE-M, DEF-SENSOR, Drain, Heater Drive Relay.
SourceSears Top Freezer Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 27
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Where this code is documented
2 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Kenmore refrigerator.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- 79569292900
- 79569292901
- 79569292902
- 79569293800
- 79569293900
- 79569293901
- 79569293902
- 79569299900
- 79569299901
- 79569299902
- 79569372900
- 79569372901
- 79569372902
- 79569374900
- 79569374901
- 79569374902
- 79569376900
- 79569376901
- 79569376902
- 79569379900
- 79569379901
- 79569379902
- 79569912900
- 79569912901
More models are covered than are listed here.
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