KitchenAid Refrigerator Code PO: power outage indicator

What PO means

On KitchenAid built-in refrigerators (KBSD, KBFN, KBBL, KBBR), French door bottom-freezer models (KRFC, KRMF, KRFF) and side-by-sides (KRSF, KRSC), such as the KBSD608ESS and KRFC704FPS, PO is the Power Outage indicator. It shows when the power was off and the freezer rose to 18°F (-8°C) or higher. A tone sounds 3 times and Confirm blinks until acknowledged under MEASURED FILL. On built-ins, PO flashes, a red icon appears and other functions wait for confirmation.

Common causes of PO

The power was interrupted long enough for the freezer to reach 18°F (-8°C) or higher
The outage has not been confirmed at the control
A breaker trip or unplugged cord interrupted power

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check food in the freezer for thawing before you decide what to keep. 2. Press MEASURED FILL under Confirm to acknowledge the outage. 3. Check that the cord is plugged in and the breaker is on. 4. Let the refrigerator recover and keep doors closed. 5. If PO returns without a power interruption, call us.

! Why to stop there

PO reports an outage that already happened, so the refrigerator itself is usually fine
Confirming it is a single press at the panel
If PO keeps appearing with steady power, we can check the power supply to the control, with our written price first

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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POPO questions

What does PO mean?

It is the Power Outage indicator. The power was off and the freezer rose to 18°F (-8°C) or higher, so the refrigerator tells you to check your food.

Why can't I use other functions?

On built-in models, PO flashes with a red Power Outage icon and other functions are disabled until the alert is confirmed. Press MEASURED FILL under Confirm to acknowledge it.

Is the freezer food still safe?

Inspect it for thawing before you refreeze or eat anything. If PO appears when the power has been steady, call us so we can look at why it was triggered.