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KitchenAid Double-Drawer Refrigerator Message “Over Temp Alarm”: drawers too warm

On KitchenAid KUDR undercounter double-drawer refrigerators, such as the KUDR204KSB, the Over Temp Alarm sounds when the refrigerator drawer rises above 45°F (7°C) or the freezer drawer above 6°F (-14.4°C) for 4 hours or longer. The…

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Code
Over Temp Alarm (double drawer)
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Over Temp Alarm (double drawer) means

On KitchenAid KUDR undercounter double-drawer refrigerators, such as the KUDR204KSB, the Over Temp Alarm sounds when the refrigerator drawer rises above 45°F (7°C) or the freezer drawer above 6°F (-14.4°C) for 4 hours or longer. The audio stops when temperatures recover and the light flashes until Reset Alarm is pressed. These limits are tighter than those of full-size KitchenAid refrigerators.

Common causes of Over Temp Alarm (double drawer)

  • A drawer was left open or not pushed fully closed
  • Warm items were loaded into a drawer
  • A power interruption warmed the drawers
  • The cooling is not holding the drawer temperatures
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Push both drawers fully shut and check for items blocking them. 2. Press Reset Alarm to stop the flashing light. 3. Keep the drawers closed while the unit recovers. 4. Wait for the sound to stop on its own as temperatures fall. 5. If the alarm returns, move perishables to a cold spot and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Pressing Reset Alarm silences the light but does not cool a drawer
  • Closing drawers and unloading warm items are owner steps worth trying first
  • Recurring alarms call for a cooling check, which we quote in writing before starting
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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What temperatures trigger this alarm?

The refrigerator drawer above 45°F (7°C) or the freezer drawer above 6°F (-14.4°C), held for 4 hours or longer. Both limits must be held for the full period before the alarm sounds, which suits a small drawer unit.

Why does the light keep flashing after the sound stops?

The sound stops once temperatures recover. The light keeps flashing until Reset Alarm is pressed, so press it to acknowledge the event. This keeps a record that someone saw the alert.

Should I worry about the frozen food?

Check it for thawing, since the freezer drawer limit is just 6°F (-14.4°C). If the alarm repeats, move food elsewhere and call us for a cooling check.

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