Kenmore Range Error Code ERR

ERR on a Kenmore range means the function knob was turned to a new setting without first being turned to Off. The range requires the knob to pass through or stop at the Off position before a new function can be selected. This is a control sequence alert, not a mechanical or electrical failure. Turning the knob to Off and then selecting the desired function will clear the code.

No, the ERR code is not a safety hazard. It is a protective interlock that prevents the range from receiving conflicting mode inputs. The range will not operate in an unintended or unsafe mode when ERR is displayed. Normal operation resumes as soon as the correct knob sequence is followed.

In most cases there is no repair cost at all, since ERR is caused by operator input and clears when the knob is turned to Off correctly. If the error persists due to a faulty selector switch, replacement parts and labor could range from a modest to moderate cost depending on the specific switch and service rates in your area. A control board replacement, if ever needed, would fall at the higher end of the repair cost spectrum.

To fix the ERR code, simply turn the function knob to the Off position and then rotate it to your desired cooking function. No tools or service are required. If the code continues to appear even after following this sequence correctly, inspect the function knob for stiffness or debris, and check whether the knob is seating properly on the selector switch shaft.

Turning the function knob to Off is the correct way to clear the ERR code, and it works immediately. A full power reset by unplugging the range or tripping the circuit breaker is generally unnecessary for this code. If the ERR code reappears after using the correct knob sequence, a power reset can be attempted as a secondary step, but a component issue may be the underlying cause.