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Kenmore Oven F06 Error Code
Door lock switch circuit fault
What this error means
F06 means the door lock switch circuit failed verification. The ERC detected an unexpected open or short in the lock position feedback.
How F06 is detected
When F06 appears on a Kenmore oven, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On Kenmore Elite 790.75903, Kenmore 790.46187300, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most F06 calls are resolved without parts: power off and manually move the latch to feel for binding. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If F06 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Latch switch stuck from carbon after clean cycles
- Switch harness unplugged during prior service
- Failed dual-switch latch assembly
- ERC not reading switch bounce correctly
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Power off and manually move the latch to feel for binding
- 2Inspect the two microswitches on the latch motor
- 3Reseat the latch harness at the ERC
- 4Run a short bake at 350°F before attempting self-clean again
When to call a technician
Replace the door latch assembly when switches test bad or latch motor stalls.
Affected models
- Kenmore Elite 790.75903
- Kenmore 790.46187300
- Kenmore 790.72409410
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use ovens to prevent F06 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when F06 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Kenmore oven—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for F06; Kenmore uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting F06; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.