Kenmore Oven Error Code SF

SF stands for Sabbath Failure on a Kenmore oven. It means the oven lost power while the Sabbath feature was active, causing the oven to shut off as a safety response. The oven will not restart on its own and requires manual steps to clear the code after the observance period has ended.

Food can be safely removed from the oven when the SF code is displayed. Since the oven has shut off entirely, it will no longer maintain any temperature, so perishable food should be removed and handled according to standard food safety guidelines. There is no electrical or fire hazard associated with the SF code itself.

In most cases the SF code requires no repair at all, just the button sequence described above, making the cost zero. If the code returns repeatedly under normal power conditions and a control board fault is suspected, control board replacement on a Kenmore oven typically runs between $150 and $400 depending on the model and whether you hire a technician. Checking the power supply and connections first is a good step before spending money on parts.

After your Sabbath or holiday observance is complete, press and hold both the Cook Time and Delay Start buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds. This turns off the Sabbath feature and clears the SF error, allowing the oven to return to normal operation. No tools or parts are needed for this process.

A standard power reset by itself will not clear the SF code or restore oven operation. The correct way to clear it is to press and hold Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for at least 3 seconds after your observance concludes. Attempting to bypass the code before the observance ends is not recommended per the feature's intended design.