Kenmore Cooktop Error Code SF

The SF code on a Kenmore cooktop stands for Sabbath Failure. It appears on the power level indicators when a power interruption occurs while the cooktop is actively running in Sabbath mode. Sabbath mode is a specialized operating state that allows the appliance to remain on continuously without user interaction, as required by certain religious observances. When utility power is cut and then restored, the cooktop cannot automatically resume Sabbath mode, so it exits that state entirely and displays SF across its indicators to alert the user that the mode was interrupted.

When the SF condition is present, the unit wakes up in Ready mode with all displays illuminated simultaneously. This is a deliberate design behavior, not a component fault. The cooktop is fully operational in this state; it is simply waiting for the user to acknowledge the power interruption and manually resume cooking activity. No internal control board failure, sensor fault, or wiring problem is implicated by this code under normal circumstances.

To clear the SF notification and resume cooking, press and hold any element's On/Off keypad for approximately half a second. The element will activate at the same power level that was in use before the outage, or default to Single size if no prior selection is stored. If the user needs to re-enter Sabbath mode, that must be done manually through the cooktop's mode selection process after the SF condition is cleared.