How to Fix Kenmore Refrigerator Error PF

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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Power failure detected – unit lost AC power temporarily

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⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE

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How to Fix Refrigerator Error

Verify household power restored to outlet.
Check circuit breaker hasn’t tripped.
Press any control panel button to acknowledge power restoration.
Display will show ‘PF’ for 5 seconds then return to normal operation.
No parts replacement needed – this is informational code only.
If temperatures rose significantly during outage, allow 4-6 hours for unit to re-stabilize before adding new food items.

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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