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Kenmore Refrigerator Er CF Error Code
Condenser fan motor problem on Kenmore refrigerators.
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Er CF points to the condenser fan, which sits near the compressor at the back of the refrigerator and pulls air across the condenser coil. Sears PartsDirect names the motor itself, its wiring or the control board as the causes.
Compatible models
Listed by Sears PartsDirect on 795-prefix Kenmore and Kenmore Elite bottom-freezer models.
Also shown as
On 106-prefix Kenmore models a plain CF on the freezer display means something else entirely: a communication fault between boards. Read any letters in front of CF carefully.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
Not sure you are reading the code right? See how to read Kenmore refrigerator codes.
How to fix Kenmore Er CF
Clear the back of the fridge
Unplug the refrigerator and pull it out from the wall. Move anything pressed against the rear grille and vacuum dust and pet hair from the vents with a brush attachment.
Check that the blade turns
With the power still off, look behind the lower rear access panel for packaging, debris or a stray wire stopping the fan. The blade should spin freely when you nudge it with a finger.
Restart and listen at the back
Plug it back in. Once the compressor starts, the fan should be audible running next to it. Compressor humming with no fan noise means the motor or its power supply has failed.
When to call a technician
If a new fan doesn't clear the code, the wiring and board need a technician's tests. Don't let the fridge run for days on a dead condenser fan, since the compressor can overheat.
Parts linked to Er CF
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Step-by-step guides for this problem
- How to Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coils (Bottom, Back or Top)
With the fridge unplugged, find the coils (behind the bottom grille, on the back, or up top on some built-ins), then loosen the dust with a long coil brush and vacuum it out.
- Refrigerator Making Noise? Normal Sounds vs Signs of Trouble
Most refrigerator noises are normal: gurgling refrigerant, popping walls, clicking relays and a steady hum from the compressor and fans.
- Refrigerator Not Cooling? What to Check First and How to Fix It
Most warm fridges come down to a control that got bumped, cooling switched off, dusty condenser coils or blocked air vents.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the Er CF code?
Listed by Sears PartsDirect on 795-prefix Kenmore and Kenmore Elite bottom-freezer models.
Can I fix Kenmore Er CF myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear Er CF, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
Other Kenmore refrigerator codes
- Er FFFreezer evaporator fan fault
- Er IFIce compartment fan has failed
- Er COBoards aren't communicating
- Er FS / Er rSFreezer or refrigerator temperature sensor fault
- F dH / r dHDefrost didn't warm the coil enough
- F dS / r dSDefrost sensor fault
- Er IS / Er ItIce maker sensor or ice maker fault
- Er gFWater flow meter error
- dAir damper is stuck
- CCompartment temperature sensor failure
- CFControl board and user interface lost contact
- OP / SHSensor circuit reads open or shorted
- SY EFFreezer fan circuit has failed
- SY CE / SY CFControl board and door interface out of contact
- C1Sealed refrigerant system failure
- F3 / r3Defrost heater failure
- dr / dFDoor open over an hour or bad door switch
- ESDispenser failure, often a stuck button
- d2Forced defrost is running
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.