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Kenmore Refrigerator OP / SH Error Code
Sensor circuit reads open or shorted on Kenmore refrigerators.
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These letters take the place of the temperature reading when a sensor circuit fails. OP means the sensor or its wiring reads open (no connection) and SH means it reads shorted. Whichever display shows it, freezer or refrigerator, is the compartment with the bad sensor.
Compatible models
Kenmore 253 series French-door refrigerators with model numbers beginning 253.7031, according to Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
Kenmore 106-prefix models report sensor faults as C, and 795-prefix models as Er FS or Er rS.
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 OP / SH
Write down what you see
Note OP or SH and which display it's on. That's exactly what a technician or parts counter will ask for.
Restart the refrigerator
Pull the plug for two minutes and plug it back in, then see if the reading comes back.
Check the sensor and wiring
Sears PartsDirect starts by reseating the sensor wiring at the control board, then testing the sensor's resistance with the fridge unplugged. A sensor reading open, or under 10 ohms, gets replaced.
When to call a technician
Sensor and wires both test good and the code stays: Sears PartsDirect points to the control board at that stage, which is a job for a technician.
Parts linked to OP / SH
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the OP / SH code?
Kenmore 253 series French-door refrigerators with model numbers beginning 253.7031, according to Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore OP / SH myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear OP / SH, 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 CFCondenser fan motor problem
- 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
- 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.