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Kenmore Oven Error Code F83
Fire detected in microwave oven: the Microwave Control Board sensed sudden changes of the microwave thermistor value indicating a fire in the cavity.
SourceKenmore Frigidaire Oven - Tech Sheet: Electronic Control Board (790 Series)p. 19
Diagnostic procedure
The full F83 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Clear the condition that possibly created a fire in the cavity and test the microwave again.
SourceKenmore Frigidaire Oven - Tech Sheet: Electronic Control Board (790 Series)p. 19
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