The kenmore ice maker optical sensor is meant to raise or lower the temperature inside the freezer.
Kenmore ice maker optical sensor.
Check the ice maker manual shutoff slide and make sure that it is in the on open position on the infrared receiver module.
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If the kenmore elite refrigerator ice maker is not working and the red light is blinking you may need to override the sensor using the manual controls.