Kenmore Range Error Code PF

PF stands for Power Failure. The code appears on the Kenmore range display whenever the electronic control board detects that power was interrupted, including during a power outage, after a tripped breaker, or when the range is first plugged in. It is not a malfunction code. The range is prompting you to reset the clock.

Yes, you can use the cooktop burners while PF is displayed. However, timed bake, delayed start, and any other clock-dependent oven functions will not work until the clock is programmed. Setting the clock takes less than a minute and restores full oven functionality immediately.

In most cases the fix costs nothing. Pressing the CLOCK key and entering the correct time clears PF after any normal power interruption. If a loose outlet connection is the cause, outlet replacement typically runs $10 to $25 in parts for a DIY repair. If the electronic control board has failed and needs replacement, parts typically range from $150 to $350 depending on the model, with professional labor adding another $100 to $200.

Press the CLOCK key on the control panel and enter the correct time of day. Once the clock is set and confirmed, the PF code will clear. If the code returns without any known power interruption, check your home's circuit breaker panel and inspect the connection at the range's wall outlet or terminal block for looseness.

Repeated PF codes under stable power conditions usually point to a loose wire connection at the wall outlet, the range's terminal block, or the control board harness. Check that the range's power cord is fully seated and the outlet is secure. If wiring checks out and the code persists, the electronic control board may be failing and will need to be replaced.