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KitchenAid Refrigerator Message “Door Alarm Light”: door left ajar

On KitchenAid French door bottom-freezer refrigerators (KRFC, KRMF, KRFF) and side-by-side models (KRSF, KRSC) such as the KRFC704FPS and KRSF705HPS, the Door Alarm light comes on when a door or the freezer drawer stays open for…

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Code
Door Alarm Light
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Door Alarm Light means

On KitchenAid French door bottom-freezer refrigerators (KRFC, KRMF, KRFF) and side-by-side models (KRSF, KRSC) such as the KRFC704FPS and KRSF705HPS, the Door Alarm light comes on when a door or the freezer drawer stays open for 2 to 5 minutes with cooling on. The alarm then repeats every 2 minutes. Owners find it after loading groceries, when something is wedged against a door or the cabinet is not level.

Common causes of Door Alarm Light

  • A door or freezer drawer was not fully closed
  • A bin or shelf is blocking a door
  • The refrigerator is not level, so a door drifts open
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Shut all doors and slide the freezer drawer fully closed. 2. Check bins and shelves for anything sticking out past the door line. 3. Look at the leveling and make sure the doors swing closed on their own. 4. Wipe the door seals if they are dirty. 5. If the light stays on with everything closed, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Most door alarms end the moment the door is shut, so a visit is not needed
  • Adjusting the leveling is a small owner task before a technician is called
  • If the light stays lit with every door closed, we can look at the door sensing, with a 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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Door Alarm LightDoor Alarm Light questions
What triggers the Door Alarm light?

A door or the freezer drawer being open for 2 to 5 minutes while cooling is on. After the first alert it repeats every 2 minutes until the opening is closed.

Why do my doors keep opening on their own?

Items blocking the door or a refrigerator that is not level are the usual reasons. Clear the bins and check leveling so the doors close fully and the light goes out.

Is the Door Alarm light dangerous for food?

The light itself is only an alert, but an open door lets warm air in. Close it promptly and food stays protected. If it will not go out when closed, call us.

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