Kenmore Range Error Code SAb

SAb on a Kenmore range means Sabbath mode is active on the oven control. This mode suppresses all audible tones and prevents the display from reacting to door openings or other normal inputs, while the oven continues to hold its set temperature. It is not a fault or error code. It requires a specific button combination to deactivate.

Yes, the oven is safe to use while SAb is displayed. Sabbath mode does not affect the heating elements, temperature regulation, or any safety systems. The only differences are that audible alerts are silenced and the display does not update in response to door activity. If you did not intend to use Sabbath mode, simply deactivate it using the COOK TIME and DELAY START pad combination.

Deactivating Sabbath mode costs nothing because it is resolved entirely through the control panel with no parts or service required. If for some reason the control panel does not respond to the COOK TIME and DELAY START pad combination after multiple attempts, there may be an underlying issue with the control board, which could cost anywhere from $150 to $400 or more to diagnose and repair depending on parts and labor in your area.

To deactivate Sabbath mode, press and hold both the COOK TIME pad and the DELAY START pad at the same time for at least 3 seconds. The SAb indicator should disappear from the display and the oven will return to normal standby operation. No tools or service call are needed.

Cutting power to the range may not reliably clear Sabbath mode because the electronic control board can retain mode settings in memory through a power interruption. The correct way to exit Sabbath mode is to press and hold the COOK TIME and DELAY START pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds. Using the proper key combination is the only guaranteed method to deactivate the mode.