Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit error codes

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f001-f002-f004-or-touch-panel-failure

Listed as touch panel failure.

Disconnect electrical power from the range and wait 30 seconds then restore power. If the error code returns, disconnect electrical power and replace the touch panel. Parts named: touch panel.

• The touch panel has failed, which is the part the chart names for F001, F002, F004 and F005: The code appears on the display and the keypad does not respond normally. Cut power for 30 seconds, restore it and see whether the same code returns
• A one-time glitch in the touch panel that clears with a power reset: The code appears once, clears after the reset and stays away through several oven uses. Use the oven normally for a day and watch for the code
• A power disturbance on the breaker that upset the panel electronics: The code followed a storm, an outage or a breaker trip. Note whether other appliances on the same circuit misbehaved

Switch off the range breaker, not just the controls, and give the electronics the full half minute to discharge before restoring power.

Use the oven for a normal cycle. The chart treats a code that does not come back as cleared.

Disconnect power first and match the part to the model number on the label; the chart names only the touch panel for these four codes.

F001, F002, F004 or F005 (both 790 charts).

Touch panel (touch control panel on the Elite chart).

A screwdriver or nut driver, and a helper to support the panel when it is detached.

Do I replace the panel straight away? No. The chart cuts power for 30 seconds first and replaces the panel only if the code returns.

Is the Elite 790 the same? The Elite chart lists the same four codes as a touch control panel failure with the same steps.

Stop if the display shows a burning smell, arcing or sparking, and leave the breaker off until the range is serviced

The touch panel is a costly part; price it against the age of the range before ordering

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f003-oven-user-interface-control-board-elite-model-790

Listed as oven user interface control board failure.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error code returns, disconnect electrical power and replace the oven user interface control board that’s located directly behind the touch control panel. The oven user interface control board includes the clock display. Parts named: oven user interface control board.

• The oven user interface control board has failed: The display shows F003 on an Elite 790 and the clock display may be dark or wrong. Cut power for 30 seconds, restore it and see whether F003 returns
• A one-time electronics glitch that a power reset clears: F003 appears once and then does not return over several uses. Use the oven normally after the reset and watch for the code
• A board that does not match the range after a repair: The code appeared right after a board or panel was replaced. Compare the part number of the fitted board with the one for your model number

Use the breaker. The Elite chart starts here, because a one-off glitch can clear without a repair.

The oven user interface control board is located directly behind the touch control panel, so the panel must come off to reach it.

The chart says this board includes the clock display, so the clock is replaced with it.

F003 (Elite 790 chart).

Oven user interface control board.

A screwdriver or nut driver and a wrist strap for board handling.

What does F003 mean on an Elite 790 range? An oven user interface control board failure, in the Elite chart's words.

Where is the board? Directly behind the touch control panel, according to the chart.

What else is on the board? The chart says the board includes the clock display.

How is it different from the 790 model chart? The Elite chart adds a 30 second power reset first; the 790 model chart replaces the board directly and warns about board versions.

Stop if there is any burning smell or scorching behind the panel

The board is an expensive part; price it against the age of the range

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f003-user-interface-control-board-failure-790-model-4-digit

Listed as user interface control board failure.

Disconnect electrical power from the range and replace the user interface board. The user interface control board may have more than one version. Use the latest revision of the user interface control board. Parts named: user interface control board.

• The user interface control board has failed: The display shows F003 and the range will not run a bake or clean cycle. The chart replaces the user interface board directly, so confirm the code and the model first
• The board is a different revision from the one your range needs: The code appeared right after a replacement board was fitted. Compare the revision and part number on the board with the one for your model number
• A power surge that damaged the board: The code followed a storm or a breaker trip and the display is otherwise dark. Ask whether other electronics on the same circuit failed at the same time

The user interface control board sits behind the touch panel, so the range must be off before the panel is removed.

The chart warns that the user interface control board may have more than one version and tells you to use the latest revision.

The chart replaces the board directly for F003 on the 790 model, without the power-off test used for the touch panel codes.

F003 (790 model 4-digit chart).

User interface control board, latest revision.

A screwdriver or nut driver and a wrist strap for board handling.

What does F003 mean on a Kenmore 790 range? A user interface control board failure, in the chart's words.

Why does the chart mention versions? The board may come in more than one version, so it tells you to use the latest revision.

Stop if there is a burning smell or scorching at the control area, and keep the breaker off

The board has more than one version, so do not order by name alone; use the model number

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f010-runaway-temperature-oven-temperature

Listed as runaway temperature (oven temperature is over 600 degrees and increasing).

Disconnect power from the range. Check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor probe using a multimeter. You should measure about 1,100 ohms resistance through the sensor probe at room temperature. If not, replace the sensor probe. If the oven overheats and the oven temperature sensor probe is okay, replace the relay control board because a stuck relay on the control board is causing the oven to overheat. Parts named: oven temperature sensor probe, relay control board.

• The oven temperature sensor probe is reading wrong and letting the oven overheat: F010 appears when the oven temperature is over 600 degrees and still climbing. With power off, measure the probe; it should read about 1,100 ohms at room temperature
• A stuck relay on the relay control board keeps the heating element energised: The sensor probe measures correctly but the oven keeps heating. The chart replaces the relay control board once the probe has passed
• A wrong-sized or damaged sensor probe fitted in an earlier repair: The oven overheats soon after a recent sensor or board change. Check the probe part number and its position inside the oven cavity

Do not open the oven door while it is over temperature. Wait until the cavity has cooled completely before any inspection.

The chart expects about 1,100 ohms at room temperature. If the reading is not near that, replace the sensor probe.

The chart says a stuck relay on the control board is what keeps the oven heating when the sensor probe is okay.

F010 (both 790 charts).

Oven temperature sensor probe and relay control board (also called the oven control board on the Elite chart).

A multimeter and a screwdriver or nut driver.

Is it safe to keep using the oven? No. Turn it off and disconnect power. The code means the oven is not controlling its own heat.

What should the sensor probe measure? About 1,100 ohms at room temperature, according to the chart.

Turn the oven off and switch off the range breaker at once, because a runaway temperature is a fire risk and the oven should not be used

Do not open the door on an oven that is far over temperature; let it cool with the power off

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f011-stuck-key-on-the-keypad-790-model-4-digit-range

Listed as stuck key on the keypad.

The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more. Make sure nothing is pushing against the keypad. Press the Stop key to clear the display. If the code won't clear, disconnect electrical power to the range and check the wire harness connections between the touch panel and the user interface control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the touch panel. If the problem continues, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: touch panel,, user interface control board,.

• Something is pressing against the keypad, such as an object or a spill: The code appears with nothing being pressed and a wet or sticky area on the panel. Check the panel and edges for anything pushing on a key and wipe it dry
• A loose or damaged wire harness between the touch panel and the user interface control board: The keypad works intermittently and the code returns after Stop is pressed. Disconnect power and inspect the harness connections between the two
• A failed touch panel: The wiring is good but the code persists after a power reset. The chart replaces the touch panel next, after the wiring check
• A failed user interface control board: A new touch panel still gives the same code. The chart replaces the board last, if the problem continues

The control detects a key pressed for 30 seconds or more. Pressing Stop clears the display if the cause was a spill or an object.

or replace the wire harness if damaged before you go on to replace boards.

The chart's order is panel first and board last, so replace only one part at a time and test.

Touch panel and user interface control board, plus the wire harness.

A screwdriver or nut driver, and a dry cloth.

Can a spill cause it? The chart says to make sure nothing is pushing against the keypad, and a damp panel can read as a pressed key.

Do I replace the board first? No. The chart replaces the touch panel first and the board only if the problem continues.

Stop and leave the breaker off if liquid has run behind the panel

Do not press repeatedly on the keypad to test it; a damaged panel can worsen

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f011-stuck-key-on-the-touch-control-panel-elite-model-790

Listed as stuck key on the touch control panel.

The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more. Make sure nothing is pushing against the keypad. Press the Stop key to clear the display. If the code won't clear, disconnect electrical power to the range and check the wire harness connections between the touch control panel and the oven user interface control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the touch control panel. If the problem continues, replace the oven user interface control board. Parts named: touch control panel, oven user interface control board, wire harness.

• Something is pushing on a key of the touch control panel: F011 shows on an Elite 790 with nothing being pressed and the glass is damp. Wipe and dry the panel and check nothing rests against it
• A loose or damaged wire harness between the touch control panel and the oven user interface control board: Keys respond unpredictably and the code returns after Stop. Disconnect power and check the harness between the panel and the board
• A failed touch control panel: The wiring passes and the stuck key code remains on the display. The chart replaces the panel after the wiring
• A failed oven user interface control board: A new touch control panel still gives F011 after it is fitted. The chart replaces the board last, after the panel has been replaced

The control detects a key held for 30 seconds or more. On the Elite touch control panel the glass can read a film of moisture as a press.

Reconnect loose wires or replace a damaged harness. The Elite chart names the wire harness as a part.

Replace one part at a time and test between them, since the chart puts the panel before the board.

Touch control panel, oven user interface control board and wire harness.

A screwdriver or nut driver, and a dry cloth.

Is the 790 model page the same? The wording differs slightly but the steps and parts are the same.

Stop and leave the breaker off if liquid has reached the panel edge or the display

The panel and the board are both costly, so replace one at a time

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f012-touch-control-panel-and-oven-user-elite-model-790

Listed as touch control panel and oven user interface control board mismatch.

This code appears when you replace the touch control panel or the oven user interface control board using the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. Parts named: touch control panel, oven user interface control board.

• The touch control panel or the oven user interface control board was replaced with the wrong part: F012 came up on an Elite 790 just after a panel or board change. Compare the fitted part number against the one for your Elite model number
• The panel and the board come from different Elite versions: One part is new and the other original and they do not pair. Check version marks on both parts against the model's parts list
• A part sold for a similar Elite model: The part name matches but the number does not. Confirm the full model number and reorder the correct part

The chart says F012 appears when a touch control panel or oven user interface control board is replaced using the wrong part.

Use a parts list for your exact model. A visually identical panel can carry a different board interface.

Disconnect electrical power at the breaker before you remove or refit the panel and board.

Touch control panel and oven user interface control board.

Your Elite model number, a parts list and a screwdriver or nut driver.

Why does it happen? You replaced one of the two with the wrong part for your range.

How do I confirm the right part? Use your range model number to check the part number, as the chart says.

Is it the same on the 790 model chart? Yes, but that chart calls the parts the touch panel and the user interface control board.

Do not keep swapping parts until the model number is confirmed, because mismatched boards can be damaged

Return a part that the seller cannot match to your model number

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f012-touch-panel-and-user-interface-control-790-model-4

Listed as touch panel and user interface control board mismatch.

This code appears when you replace the touch panel or the user interface control board using the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. Parts named: user interface control board, touch panel.

• A touch panel or user interface control board was replaced with the wrong part: F012 appeared right after either part was replaced during a repair. Check the part number of the fitted part against the one for your model number
• A replacement board of a different revision from the panel it was paired with: The two parts do not belong to the same version set. Compare the version markings on both parts with your model's parts list
• An incorrect part supplied for a similar model: The range and the part share a series name but not a number. Confirm the full model number and reorder the correct part

F012 appears when the touch panel or the user interface control board is replaced with the wrong part, so start with what changed.

Look the model number up in a parts list and compare it with the number on the fitted part.

Disconnect power at the breaker first. The chart names the user interface control board and the touch panel as the pair to check.

User interface control board and touch panel.

Your model number, a parts list and a screwdriver or nut driver.

When does it appear? When you replace the touch panel or the user interface control board using the wrong part.

Can it appear on a range I have not repaired? The chart describes it as a result of a wrong replacement part, so look at any past repair.

Stop refitting parts until the model number is confirmed, because trying more parts at random risks damaging them

If the seller cannot confirm the part fits your model number, return it

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f013-oven-user-interface-control-board-elite-model-790

Listed as oven user interface control board failure.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error code returns, replace the oven user interface control board. Parts named: oven user interface control board.

• The oven user interface control board has failed: F013 shows on an Elite 790 and returns after a power reset. Cut power for 30 seconds, restore it and see whether F013 comes back
• A temporary electronics fault: The code appears once and does not return over a day of use. Use the oven normally and note whether F013 returns
• Damage from a surge or an interrupted power supply: F013 followed a power outage or a tripped breaker in the house. Check whether other electronics on the same circuit are affected

Switch off the range breaker, then restore it after the half minute, and let the display start up fully.

Run a normal bake cycle. If the code stays away the chart treats the fault as cleared.

Disconnect power first. The Elite chart names only the oven user interface control board for this code.

Oven user interface control board.

A screwdriver or nut driver and a wrist strap.

Stop if there is any smell of burning or scorching around the control panel

Compare the price of the board against the age of the range first

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f013-user-interface-control-board-failure-790-model-4-digit

Listed as user interface control board failure.

Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error code returns, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: user interface control board.

• The user interface control board has failed: The display shows F013 and the code returns after a power reset. Disconnect power for 30 seconds, restore it and see whether F013 returns
• A one-time electronics glitch: F013 shows once and then clears after the reset. Run a normal cycle after the reset and watch for the code
• A board fault from a power surge: The code followed a storm, an outage or a breaker trip. Ask whether anything else on the circuit failed

Use the breaker. This is the whole first check on the 790 chart for F013.

Run a normal cycle and watch the display. A code that does not return is treated as cleared.

Disconnect power first and match the board to your model number. The chart names only this board for F013.

User interface control board.

Stop if there is any burning smell, arcing or scorching near the control panel

Price the board against the age of the range before ordering it

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f015-touch-panel-failure

Listed as touch panel failure.

Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If error code returns, replace the touch panel. Parts named: touch panel.

• The touch panel has failed: F015 shows and the keypad is unresponsive or behaves oddly. Disconnect power for 30 seconds, restore it and see whether F015 returns
• A temporary glitch in the panel electronics: F015 appears once and then clears after the power reset. Use the oven normally for a day and watch for the code
• Moisture or heat damage to the panel: The glass or keypad area has been wet or overheated. Look for damp, discoloration or a warped panel

Use the breaker. The chart's first check for F015 is the same power reset used on the other panel codes.

Run a normal bake cycle and watch the display and the keypad for the code returning.

Disconnect power first and match the panel to your model number. On the Elite chart this part is called the touch control panel.

Touch panel (touch control panel on the Elite chart).

A screwdriver or nut driver.

Do I need to reset first? Yes. The chart cuts power for 30 seconds and restores it before it replaces the part.

Stop if liquid has gone behind the panel or there is a burning smell

The panel is a costly part; price it against the age of the range

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f017-oven-user-interface-control-board-is-elite-model-790

Listed as oven user interface control board is unable to configure the touch control panel.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error code returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the touch control panel and the oven user interface control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the oven user interface control board or the touch control panel, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the oven user interface control board. If the problem continues, replace the touch control panel. Parts named: oven user interface control board, touch control panel.

• The oven user interface control board cannot configure the touch control panel because the harness is loose or damaged: F017 shows on an Elite 790 and the keypad is unresponsive. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the touch control panel and the board
• A touch control panel or board fitted in a recent repair is the wrong part: F017 came up right after the panel or board was replaced. Compare both part numbers with the ones for your Elite model number
• The oven user interface control board has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and F017 remains. The Elite chart replaces the board first, before the touch control panel
• The touch control panel has failed: A new oven user interface control board still gives F017. The chart replaces the panel only if the problem continues

Switch the breaker off and on. The Elite chart starts here for every configuration code.

Reconnect loose wires or replace a damaged harness before buying either part, since a poor connection gives the same code as a failed part.

The chart puts the oven user interface control board before the touch control panel when nothing was replaced and the wiring is fine.

Oven user interface control board and touch control panel.

A screwdriver or nut driver and your model number.

Which two parts are involved? The oven user interface control board and the touch control panel.

Stop swapping parts if the model number does not match the part numbers

Replace one part at a time and test between each

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f017-user-interface-board-is-unable-to-790-model-4-digit

Listed as user interface board is unable to configure the touch panel.

Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error code returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the touch panel and the user interface control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the user interface control board or the touch panel, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the user interface control board. If the problem continues, replace the touch panel. Parts named: user interface control board, touch panel.

• The user interface board cannot configure the touch panel because the harness between them is loose or damaged: F017 appears and the keypad does not respond after a power reset. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the touch panel and the user interface board
• A touch panel or user interface board fitted in a recent repair is the wrong part: F017 appeared just after either of those two parts was replaced. Check both part numbers against your range model number
• The user interface control board has failed: You changed nothing, the harness is good and F017 remains. The chart replaces the user interface control board first at this stage
• The touch panel has failed: A new user interface control board still gives F017. The chart replaces the touch panel last, if the problem continues

Use the breaker and see whether F017 returns. The chart treats a code that stays away as cleared.

or replace the wire harness if it is damaged. This is the link the code names.

If a part was just replaced, verify its number against your model number. If nothing was replaced and the harness is good, the board comes first and the panel last.

User interface control board and touch panel.

Which link does F017 name? The link between the user interface control board and the touch panel.

Can a wrong part cause it? Yes. The chart says you may have used the wrong part if you just replaced either the board or the panel.

Stop refitting parts if the model number and part number do not match, because a wrong board or panel can be damaged

Replace one part at a time so you know which fixed it

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f018-relay-control-board-failure

Listed as relay control board failure.

Disconnect electrical power to the range and replace the relay control board. Parts named: relay control board.

• The relay control board has failed: F018 appears on the display and the oven cannot switch its elements. The chart replaces the relay control board directly, so confirm the code and the model first
• A power surge that damaged the relay control board: The code followed a storm or a breaker trip and other electronics on the circuit were affected. Ask whether other appliances or lights on the same circuit failed
• A loose harness at the relay control board causing an apparent failure: The connectors at the back of the range look disturbed after service. Reseat every connector on the board before you order a new board

The relay control board carries oven heating current, so confirm the power is off before you remove the back cover.

The chart goes straight to replacing the board, but a loose connector costs nothing to reseat first.

Match the board to your model number. The chart names only the relay control board for F018.

Relay control board.

Is there a reset step first? No. The chart disconnects power and replaces the relay control board.

What is the relay control board? The board that switches the oven's heating elements; the Elite chart also calls the oven relay control board the oven control board.

Stop if there is any burning smell or scorching near the back of the range

The relay control board switches heating current, so leave the breaker off if you see damage

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f019-oven-user-interface-control-board-is-elite-model-790

Listed as oven user interface control board is unable to configure the relay control board.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the oven user interface control board and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the oven user interface control board or the relay control board, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the oven user interface control board. If the problem continues, replace the relay control board. Parts named: oven user interface control board, relay control board.

• The oven user interface control board cannot configure the relay control board because their harness is loose or damaged: F019 shows on an Elite 790 and heating is disabled. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the two boards
• An oven user interface control board or relay control board fitted recently is the wrong part: F019 came up right after either board was replaced. Compare both board numbers with the ones for your Elite model number
• The oven user interface control board has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and F019 remains. The Elite chart replaces this board first, before the relay control board
• The relay control board has failed: A new oven user interface control board still gives F019. The chart replaces the relay control board last

The Elite chart starts every configuration code with the same half-minute power reset, and it costs nothing to try.

Reconnect loose wires or replace a damaged harness before you buy a board, because a poor connection gives the same code.

The chart orders the boards this way when nothing was replaced and the harness is fine.

Oven user interface control board and relay control board.

Can a wrong replacement cause it? Yes, the chart says you may have used the wrong part if you just replaced either board.

Stop if there is any burning smell from the back of the range

Replace one board at a time to know which fixed it

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f019-user-interface-control-board-is-unable-790-model-4

Listed as user interface control board is unable to configure the relay control board.

Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the user interface control board and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the user interface control board or the relay control board, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the user interface control board. If the problem continues, replace the relay control board. Parts named: user interface control board, relay control board.

• The user interface control board cannot configure the relay control board because the harness between them is loose or damaged: F019 appears and the oven will not heat after a power reset. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the user interface board and the relay control board
• A user interface control board or relay control board fitted recently is the wrong part: F019 appeared just after either board was replaced during a repair. Check both part numbers against your range model number
• The user interface control board has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and F019 remains. The chart replaces the user interface control board first
• The relay control board has failed: A new user interface control board still gives F019. The chart replaces the relay control board last, if the problem continues

Use the breaker. If F019 does not return, the chart treats the fault as cleared.

or replace a damaged harness. This is the link the code names.

If a board was just replaced, verify its number against your model. Otherwise the user interface board comes first and the relay board last.

User interface control board and relay control board.

Which link does it name? The link between the user interface control board and the relay control board.

Stop if the relay board or its connectors show scorching, because the relay board switches oven heating current

Verify the model number before ordering either board

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f022-communication-failure-between-the-user-790-model-4

Listed as communication failure between the user interface board and the relay control board.

Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, check the wire harness connections between the user interface board and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring harness is okay, replace the relay control board. If the problem continues, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: relay control board, user interface control board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the user interface board and the relay control board: F022 appears and the two boards stop exchanging signals after the reset. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the two boards
• The relay control board has failed: The harness passes but the communication failure remains after the power reset. The chart replaces the relay control board first for F022
• The user interface control board has failed: A new relay control board still gives F022 after it is fitted. The chart replaces the user interface control board last

Use the breaker. A communication failure sometimes clears when both boards restart together at the same moment.

or replace the wire harness if damaged before going on to boards.

F022 puts the relay control board first, which is the reverse of the F019 configuration code.

Relay control board and user interface control board.

Which board does the chart replace first? The relay control board, and then the user interface control board if the problem continues.

Does the chart mention a wrong part? Not for F022; it goes from the harness to the boards.

Stop if there is scorching on the relay control board or its connector

This is a communication fault, not a wrong-part fault, so the chart does not check part numbers

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f023-communication-failure-between-the-user-790-model-4

Listed as communication failure between the user interface board and the touch panel.

Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, check the wire harness connections between the user interface board and the touch panel. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring harness is okay, replace the touch panel. If the problem continues, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: touch panel, user interface control board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the user interface board and the touch panel: F023 appears and the keypad stops answering after the reset. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the panel and the board
• The touch panel has failed: The harness passes but the communication failure remains after the power reset. The chart replaces the touch panel first for F023
• The user interface control board has failed: A new touch panel still gives F023 after it is fitted to the range. The chart replaces the user interface control board last

Use the breaker. A communication failure can clear when both parts restart together at the same moment.

or replace the harness if damaged, before replacing the touch panel or the board.

F023 puts the touch panel first, which is the reverse of the F017 configuration code.

Touch panel and user interface control board.

Stop if there is liquid behind the touch panel or a burning smell

This is a communication fault, so the chart does not check part numbers for F023

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f025-or-f027-communication-between-the-oven-user-elite-model

Listed as communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the oven user interface control board and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the oven user interface control board or the relay control board, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number for the replacement part and install the correct part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the relay control board. If the problem continues, replace the oven user interface control board. Parts named: relay control board, oven user interface board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the oven user interface control board and the relay control board: F025 or F027 shows on an Elite 790 and the boards never establish contact. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the two boards
• An oven user interface control board or relay control board fitted recently is the wrong part: The code came up just after either board was replaced. Check both part numbers against the Elite model number
• The relay control board has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and the code remains. The Elite chart replaces the relay control board first
• The oven user interface board has failed: A new relay control board still gives F025 or F027. The chart replaces the oven user interface board last

Use the breaker and check whether F025 or F027 returns when you run a normal bake cycle afterwards.

or replace a damaged harness before you consider replacing the panel or the board.

If you did not replace a part and the wiring is fine, the Elite chart puts the relay control board first.

F025 or F027 (Elite 790 chart).

Relay control board and oven user interface board.

What do F025 and F027 mean on an Elite 790? Communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated.

Stop refitting boards until the part numbers match your model number

Stop if there is scorching at the relay control board

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f025-or-f027-communication-between-the-user-790-model-4

Listed as communication between the user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated.

Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the user interface control board and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the user interface control board or the relay control board, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number for the replacement part and install the correct part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the relay control board. If the problem continues, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: relay control board, user interface board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the user interface control board and the relay control board: F025 or F027 appears and the two boards never establish contact. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between them
• A user interface control board or relay control board fitted recently is the wrong part: The code appeared just after either board was replaced. Check both part numbers against the range model number
• The relay control board has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and the code remains. The chart replaces the relay control board first
• The user interface board has failed: A new relay control board still gives F025 or F027. The chart replaces the user interface board last

Use the breaker and see whether F025 or F027 returns when you run a normal bake cycle afterwards.

or replace the harness if it is damaged, before you consider replacing either board.

Where nothing was replaced and the harness is good, the relay control board comes first here, unlike F019 where the user interface board comes first.

F025 or F027 (790 model 4-digit chart).

Relay control board and user interface board.

What do F025 and F027 mean on a 790 range? Communication between the user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated, in the chart's words.

Are both codes the same fault? The chart lists them on one row with the same steps.

Stop refitting boards until the part numbers match the model number

Stop if the relay control board shows scorching

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f028-or-f029-communication-between-the-oven-user-elite-model

Listed as communication between the oven user interface board and the touch control panel can't be initiated.

Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the oven user interface control board and the touch control panel. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the oven user interface control board or the touch control panel, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the touch control panel. If the problem continues, replace the oven user interface control board. Parts named: touch control panel, oven user interface control board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the oven user interface control board and the touch control panel: F028 or F029 shows on an Elite 790 and the panel never establishes contact. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the two
• An oven user interface control board or touch control panel fitted recently is the wrong part: The code came up just after either part was replaced. Check both part numbers against the Elite model number
• The touch control panel has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and the code remains. The Elite chart replaces the touch control panel first
• The oven user interface board has failed: A new touch control panel still gives F028 or F029. The chart replaces the oven user interface board last

Use the breaker and check whether F028 or F029 returns when you run a normal bake cycle afterwards.

or replace a damaged harness before you consider replacing the panel or the board.

If you did not replace a part and the wiring is fine, the Elite chart puts the touch control panel first.

F028 or F029 (Elite 790 chart).

Touch control panel and oven user interface board.

What do F028 and F029 mean on an Elite 790? Communication between the oven user interface board and the touch control panel can't be initiated.

Stop refitting parts until the numbers match your model number

Stop if moisture has reached the touch control panel

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f028-or-f029-communication-between-the-user-790-model-4

Listed as communication between the user interface board and the touch panel can't be initiated.

Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the user interface control board and the touch panel. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If you just replaced the user interface control board or the touch panel, you may have used the wrong part. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part. If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, replace the touch panel. If the problem continues, replace the user interface control board. Parts named: touch panel, user interface board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the user interface control board and the touch panel: F028 or F029 appears and the touch panel never establishes contact. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between panel and board
• A user interface control board or touch panel fitted recently is the wrong part: The code appeared just after either part was replaced. Check both part numbers against the range model number
• The touch panel has failed: Nothing was replaced, the harness is good and the code remains. The chart replaces the touch panel first, before the user interface board
• The user interface board has failed: A new touch panel still gives F028 or F029. The chart replaces the user interface board last

Use the breaker and see whether F028 or F029 returns when you run a normal bake cycle afterwards.

or replace the harness if it is damaged, before you consider replacing either board.

Where nothing was replaced and the harness is good, the touch panel comes first here, matching the order for F023.

F028 or F029 (790 model 4-digit chart).

Touch panel and user interface board.

What do F028 and F029 mean on a 790 range? Communication between the user interface board and the touch panel can't be initiated.

Stop refitting parts until the part numbers match your model number

Stop if liquid has reached the touch panel

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f045-cooling-fan-speed-too-low

Listed as cooling fan speed too low.

Disconnect electrical power to the range. Check if cooling fan blades are blocked. Clear any blockage. Replace the cooling fan if blades are damaged. If fan blades are okay and aren’t blocked, check the cooling fan wire harness connection between the cooling fan and the relay control board. and repair any broken wires. If cooling fan wire harness connections are okay, replace the cooling fan. If the problem continues, replace the relay control board. Parts named: cooling fan, relay control board.

• The cooling fan blades are blocked: F045 appears and the fan spins slowly or stops, with lint or an object near it. Disconnect power and check the fan blades for anything that blocks them
• The cooling fan blades are damaged: The fan wobbles, rubs against its housing or the blades look bent. Inspect the blades and replace the fan if they are damaged
• A loose or broken wire in the cooling fan harness: The fan runs intermittently when the harness is moved. Check the harness between the fan and the relay control board
• The cooling fan itself has failed, or the relay control board: The blades and the wiring are fine and F045 remains. The chart replaces the fan, then the relay control board if the problem continues

Clear any blockage you find. The fan pulls air through the control area, so lint and debris are the usual cause of a slow fan.

and repair any broken wires between the fan and the relay control board.

The chart orders it this way on the Elite chart, which is the only one that lists F045.

F045 (Elite 790 chart only).

Cooling fan and relay control board.

A screwdriver or nut driver and a flashlight.

Does the 790 model chart list it? No. F045 and F046 appear on the Elite 790 chart only.

What should I check first? Whether the blades are blocked, then whether they are damaged, then the harness.

Stop using the oven for long cycles if the cooling fan is not moving air, because the control area can overheat

Stop and disconnect power before you reach behind the range

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f046-cooling-fan-speed-too-high

Listed as cooling fan speed too high.

Disconnect electrical power to the range and replace the cooling fan. If the problem continues, replace the relay control board. Parts named: cooling fan, relay control board.

• The cooling fan is running faster than the control expects: F046 appears and the fan is noticeably louder or faster than normal. Listen to the fan when the oven is on and compare it with how it normally sounds
• The relay control board is driving the fan wrongly: The fan has been replaced and F046 remains on the display. The chart replaces the relay control board if the problem continues after a new fan
• A fan with the wrong speed rating from an earlier repair: The code came soon after a fan replacement in an earlier repair. Check the fan part number against your Elite model number

Use the breaker. The cooling fan sits behind the control area and is reached from the back or under the cooktop.

The chart goes straight to a new fan for F046. Match the fan to your model number so the speed is right.

The chart names the relay control board as the second part, and only after the fan has been replaced.

F046 (Elite 790 chart only).

Cooling fan and relay control board.

When is the board replaced? Only if F046 continues after the fan is replaced.

Is it on the 790 model chart? No. F045 and F046 appear on the Elite 790 chart only.

Stop and disconnect power before you reach behind the range

The relay control board is costly, so replace the fan first as the chart says

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f050-oven-relay-board-can-t-detect-the-790-model-4-digit

Listed as oven relay board can't detect the status of the door lock switches.

Disconnect power from the range. Check the wire harness connections between the door lock switches and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. Check to see if the door lock switches work properly using a multimeter. Replace the door lock assembly if the switches don't work. Replace the relay control board if the wires and switches are all okay. Parts named: door lock assembly, wire harness, relay control board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the door lock switches and the relay control board: F050 appears and the oven will not run a clean cycle or lock the door. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the door lock and the relay board
• A door lock assembly whose switches do not work: The wiring is fine but a meter shows the lock switches are not switching. Test the lock switches with a multimeter, as the chart says
• The relay control board has failed: The wiring and switches are all good and F050 remains. The chart replaces the relay control board last

or replace the wire harness if it is damaged, before you test anything else on the lock.

The chart replaces the door lock assembly if the switches do not work when you test them with the meter.

This is the last step, because the board cannot detect a switch that is good and correctly wired.

Door lock assembly, wire harness and relay control board.

What does F050 mean on a 790 model range? The oven relay board can't detect the status of the door lock switches.

Is the Elite version different? The Elite chart says the board can't detect the oven door switch or the oven door lock switch, and checks both.

Stop and disconnect power before you handle the lock wiring

Do not defeat the door lock to run a clean cycle; the oven gets far hotter than in normal use

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f050-relay-control-board-can-t-detect-the-elite-model-790

Listed as relay control board can’t detect the oven door switch or oven door lock switch.

Disconnect electrical power to the range. Check the wire harness connections between the door lock and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. Check the wire harness connections between the door switch and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. Check to see if the door lock switch and door switch work properly using a multimeter. Replace the door lock assembly if its switch doesn’t work. Replace the door switch if it doesn’t work. Replace the relay control board if the wires and switches are all okay. Parts named: oven door lock assembly, oven door switch, wire harness, relay control board.

• A loose or damaged harness between the oven door lock and the relay control board: F050 appears on an Elite 790 and the oven will not lock or run a clean cycle. Disconnect power and inspect that door lock harness and its connectors
• A loose or damaged harness between the oven door switch and the relay control board: The lock wiring is fine but the door switch lead is loose. Inspect the second harness, which the Elite chart checks separately
• A failed door lock switch or door switch: Both harnesses are fine and one switch fails the meter test. Test each switch with a multimeter; the chart replaces whichever fails
• The relay control board has failed: The wires and both switches are all good and F050 remains. The chart replaces the relay control board last

or replace the wire harness if it is damaged, before you test anything else on the lock.

The Elite chart checks this second harness on its own. Reconnect loose wires or replace it if damaged.

The chart replaces the door lock assembly if its switch fails, the door switch if it fails, and the relay control board only if the wires and switches are good.

Oven door lock assembly, oven door switch, wire harness and relay control board.

How is it different from the 790 model version? The Elite chart checks both the door lock and the door switch, and lists the door switch as a part.

Which part is replaced last? The relay control board.

Stop and disconnect power before you handle either harness

Do not defeat the door lock or the door switch to run a cycle

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f090-door-lock-error

Listed as door lock error.

The relay control board doesn't detect the door lock motor operating. Disconnect power to the unit, wait 30 seconds, then restore power. Try again to lock the oven door by initiating the Oven Lockout or starting a Clean Cycle. If the door lock motor doesn't run, disconnect power to the range and check the wire harness connections between the door lock assembly and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wiring is okay, replace the door lock assembly. If the problem continues, replace the relay control board. Parts named: door lock assembly, relay control board, wire harness.

• The relay control board does not detect the door lock motor operating: F090 appears when you start a clean cycle or use Oven Lockout and the door does not lock. Cut power for 30 seconds, restore it and try to lock the door again
• A loose or damaged harness between the door lock assembly and the relay control board: The lock motor does not run when you try to lock the door. Disconnect power and inspect the harness between the lock and the board
• The door lock assembly has failed: The wiring is fine but the lock motor never runs. The chart replaces the door lock assembly when the wiring is okay
• The relay control board has failed: A new door lock assembly still gives F090 after it is fitted. The chart replaces the relay control board last

Use the breaker. Then try again to lock the door by starting Oven Lockout or a Clean Cycle.

or replace the wire harness if it is damaged, before you test anything else on the lock.

The chart puts the lock assembly first and the relay control board last, and it does not test the switches.

Door lock assembly, relay control board and wire harness.

How do I test the lock? Restore power and try Oven Lockout or start a Clean Cycle to see whether the lock motor runs.

Is it the same on the Elite chart? Yes, the Elite chart words it as an oven door lock failure with the same steps.

Stop and disconnect power before you handle the door lock wiring

Do not run a self-clean cycle with a door that will not lock

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f095-door-lock-motor-doesn-t-stop-running

Listed as door lock motor doesn't stop running.

If the door lock motor is constantly running, replace the relay control board because the relay on the circuit board is stuck. If the motor isn't running constantly when this code appears, replace the door lock assembly. Parts named: door lock assembly, relay control board.

• A relay on the relay control board is stuck and keeps the door lock motor running: F095 appears and the door lock motor runs constantly. Listen for the motor running non-stop, even with the oven idle
• The door lock assembly has failed: The lock motor is not running constantly and F095 still appears. The chart replaces the door lock assembly in that case
• A jammed lock mechanism that keeps the motor trying to move: The door will not fully lock or unlock when the oven is asked to. Look at the latch travel for anything that binds it

Listen at the top of the door frame with the oven idle. The chart's decision depends on this one observation.

The chart says the relay on the circuit board is stuck and holding the motor on.

The chart replaces the lock assembly when the motor is not running non-stop at the time the code appears.

Door lock assembly and relay control board.

Which part is replaced? The relay control board if the motor runs constantly; the door lock assembly if it does not.

Is the Elite version the same? Yes, the Elite chart words it as an oven door lock motor with the same two-way decision.

Stop and disconnect power if the motor runs constantly, because a motor left running will overheat

Do not force the door open if it is stuck locked after a clean cycle; let the oven cool first

Kenmore 790 and Elite 790 slide-in range 4-digit code f096-oven-door-has-been-detected-open

Listed as oven door has been detected open during a self-clean cycle.

Make sure the oven door closes fully and pushes the door switch plunger in.

Adjust the oven door hinges or replace the door hinges if damaged. Disconnect electrical power to the range and test the door switch for continuity with the door switch plunger pressed in. Replace the door switch if you don't measure continuity during that test. If the door switch is okay, check the wire harness connections between the door switch and the relay control board. or replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, replace the relay control board. Parts named: door switch, relay control board, wire harness.

• The oven door does not close fully and does not push the door switch plunger in: F096 appears during a self-clean cycle and the door looks slightly open at one side. Close the door and check whether it seats fully against the frame
• Worn or damaged door hinges that let the door sag: The door sits crooked or has play when you lift it. Adjust the hinges and look for wear; the chart replaces damaged hinges
• A door switch that no longer registers when pressed: The door closes properly but the switch fails a continuity test. Test the switch for continuity with the plunger pressed in
• A damaged switch harness, or the relay control board: The switch is good and the F096 code persists after the fix. Check the harness first; the chart replaces the relay control board last

Look at the gap around the door and check that nothing, such as a rack or foil, is holding it slightly open.

Then disconnect electrical power to the range and test the door switch for continuity with the plunger pressed in. Replace the switch if there is none.

Reconnect loose wires or replace a damaged harness. The chart replaces the relay control board only as the last step.

Door switch, relay control board and wire harness.

Is it a safety fault? Yes. The oven reaches very high temperatures during a clean cycle, so the control stops if the door seems open.

Stop the self-clean cycle and let the oven cool before you open the door

Do not run a self-clean cycle again until the door closes and locks properly