Kenmore 253.9133580 freezer wiring diagram

CE probably means a Communication Error between the high and low voltage boards of the freezer. First check if your freezer uses a 9V backup battery and replace that with a new one. Next check the wiring for corrosion or damage. Check where the wires connect to the boards and inside the door. (Note: the high voltage board controls the compressor.) You may want to check that the freezer is holding the correct temperature with a refrigerator/freezer thermometer.

Please add a comment with the model number of the freezer (including the three digit prefix) if you'd like me to check for a parts diagram and parts list.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

It may be a sensor. Don't replace a control center unless you have determined it's bad. The sensor has to be wired to the board controller. Usually smaller cable with 2 conductors. If it has an alarm then there may g e as many as 6 or 8 or more wires going to the board. Using your wire diagram Find the sensor for temp. Sometimes the ohm value is given on the wire diagrams. You will also need the temperature at the point the sensor is connected inside. Your ohm reading should be close to the temp given in a table or from the manufacturer. If it's close sensor ok. Take next step.

Going by the service manual it seems that everything is fine. The fan is supposed to run while the door is shut and the compressor is supposed to run 12 hours and then a 30 min defrost cycle comes on then the cycle starts over again. I am posting the service manual, parts and wiring diagram for you to view if you so choose. https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/8a6d6ca4-04b6-4cfa-b435-3980042b3ad3
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need the entire model number from the tag on the unit

If your freezer is Model: 25316082100 then this is the harness you need.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/297022900/0046/253?pathTaken=directMatch&filterPart=&pop=flush&prst=0&shdPart=297022900

no, they do not make a longer wire harness

Sorry to read about your problem. you can have many different problems.

a wiring diagram will not help you in this case. all 3 items below at at the compressor.
odds are you will have to have the compressor replaced.

1. Failing compressor
2. Defective start cap
3. Defective overload protector


I suggest you call a service company.

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Go to sears.com and use the parts link and enter your complete model number. it will take you to the specs. and diagram.
this problem could be one of several so i am going to list the possibilities:
freezer is stuck in defrost mode (the timer will do that so it could be the timer)
thermostat not working

as far as this these two parts control operation
i would start 1st with the t'sat. unplug then get to the t'sat take off the 2 wires and jump out those 2 wires (put the 2 wire together somehow but be careful)
make sure the wires dont touch anything (especially you when you plug in)
if the freezer kicks on replace t'stat
if it doesnt them replace timer

hope this was helpful

hi mel,

green with yellow are ground wires and usually are from compressor to system chassis from your 3 prong plug use the green wire and just find a point on the chassis to pin to if you can get model number you can find on kenmore website