Kenmore Oven Error Codes
Kenmore oven F-codes match Whirlpool ERC logic on 790.xxx electric and gas ranges.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many Kenmore oven faults without parts.
- 1Dry panel after spills on 790.90103013
- 2Cool before self-clean retry
- 3Verify probe fully seated
- 4Tighten power connections
- 5Reset breaker 60 seconds
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their Kenmore oven:
- F11 shorted keypad
- F3 or F4 RTD probe faults
- F5 door lock during clean
- Bake element open circuit
- Display frozen after surge
All Kenmore oven error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| F03 | Open oven temperature sensorF03 on Kenmore 790-series ranges means the oven temperature sensor (RTD) circuit is open. The electronic range control cannot regulate bake or broil without a valid probe signal. | View fix → |
| F04 | Shorted oven temperature sensorF04 means the oven temperature sensor reads a short circuit. The ERC disables heat to prevent uncontrolled temperature rise. | View fix → |
| F05 | Oven door latch motor faultF05 appears on self-cleaning Kenmore ovens when the door latch cannot lock or unlock on command. Clean and convection cycles may be blocked until the latch reports correct position. | View fix → |
| F06 | Door lock switch circuit faultF06 means the door lock switch circuit failed verification. The ERC detected an unexpected open or short in the lock position feedback. | View fix → |
| F07 | Lock motor circuit failureF07 specifically targets the lock motor output circuit. The ERC commanded latch movement but did not detect motor response. | View fix → |
| F08 | Cooling fan circuit faultF08 means the oven cooling fan did not start when required. Electronic controls and door components depend on airflow during heat operation on Kenmore wall ovens. | View fix → |
| F09 | Oven exceeds maximum temperatureF09 is a safety over-temperature fault. The ERC detected oven temperature above the safe limit—often from a welded relay or failed sensor reading low. | View fix → |
| F10 | Runaway temperature or RTD mismatchF10 indicates the oven heated without proportional control—similar to F09 on Kenmore 790 platforms. The ERC shuts down all heat outputs. | View fix → |
| F11 | Shorted keypad or touch panelF11 means the oven user interface detected a short on the keypad matrix. Buttons may be unresponsive or trigger randomly. | View fix → |
| F12 | Touch pad key stuck closedF12 is a stuck-key fault distinct from F11 short. One button appears continuously pressed, blocking other inputs on the Kenmore range console. | View fix → |
| F13 | ERC internal memory faultF13 means the electronic range control failed a memory checksum at power-up. Stored calibration and timing tables may be corrupt. | View fix → |
| F14 | ERC EEPROM data corruptionF14 is a secondary EEPROM data fault on the Kenmore ERC platform. Cooking functions may be unpredictable until the board is replaced. | View fix → |
| F15 | ERC processor communication faultF15 indicates internal communication failure within the ERC or between ERC and the touch UI. Display may freeze or show garbage characters. | View fix → |
| F16 | Communication error between ERC and UIF16 specifically flags lost serial communication between the display UI and the ERC—common after replacing only one of the two assemblies on Kenmore ranges. | View fix → |
| F17 | Probe or meat thermometer circuit faultF17 appears on Kenmore models with a temperature probe jack. The ERC detected an open or short in the external meat probe circuit during convection roast or probe bake. | View fix → |
15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.