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Error code reference
Kenmore Oven Error Codes
34 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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CFCheck Food reminderCLnSelf-Clean cycle is in progress.d-OOven door is open when it should be closed (displayed when setting Self-Cleaning feature…doorThe oven door was left open while controls were set for the self-cleaning cycle.drDoor is open reminder during broil mode-displayed if the door is left open for one minute…EThe oven control system has detected a fault or error condition (E-type error code…ENDA timed cooking cycle or self-clean cycle has completed and the oven has shut off…ERRThe selector control knob was changed to another function without first turning it to Off.ERRORSensor did not correctly detect steam/humidity during sensor cooking (not popcorn)FThe electronic controller has detected a fault (e.g., F11); a general F-series error code…F10The oven control has sensed a potential runaway condition in the lower oven; the…F11Shorted keypadF13Incorrect EEPROM checksumF14Misconnected flat cableF15Controller self check failedF16Potentiometer failure.F20Communication problem between the User Interface Board and the Appliance Control BoardF21Communication problem between the User Interface Board and the Appliance Control BoardF30Open RTD sensor probe or wiring problemF31Shorted RTD sensor probe/wiring problemF43The microwave external cooling fan speed (as read by the tachometer input of the…F44The microwave external cooling fan speed (as read by the tachometer input of the…F80Communication problem between the User Interface Board and the Microwave Control BoardF81Damper ErrorF82Microwave thermistor open errorF83Fire detected in microwave ovenF84Communication problem between the User Interface Board and the Microwave Control BoardF90Motor Door Latch mechanism failureHOTMeat probe temperature has exceeded the maximum allowed temperature.LocOven Lockout feature is active; oven door is locked and controls are locked.PFPower failure detected; the display flashes 'PF' after the appliance is plugged in or…SAbSabbath feature is active; oven control will not beep or display further changes.SFSabbath mode failure-appears on all control displays after a power outage during Sabbath…SFSFSabbath Failure
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