Kenmore 2004 and newer model self-cleaning electric freestanding range error codes
These error code explanations can help diagnose a problem on a Kenmore electric freestanding range with a model number starting with 790.
Kenmore stove error codes appear on the control panel display when the electronic oven control board detects component failures. When you see an error code appear, look up the cause of the code and the DIY troubleshooting advice in the chart below to help you fix the range. Kenmore stove error codes clear once you fix the problems that cause the codes.
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Runaway temperature (oven temperature is >600 and increasing out of control).
If oven isn't overheating, check the oven temperature sensor probe and replace if necessary, If oven is overheating, disconnect power. If oven overheats when the power is restored, replace the electronic oven control board. Severe overheating may require replacing the range, if damage is extensive.
Electronic oven control board's keyboard is shorted,
Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the fault code returns, replace the electronic oven control board. The keypad is incorporated into the electronic control board assembly on this type of circuit board.
Faulty micro-processor identification for the electronic oven control board
Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the fault code returns, replace the electronic oven control board. The keypad is incorporated into the electronic control board assembly on this type of circuit board.
Faulty Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) identification or a faulty Internal Memory Checksum Error
Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power. If the fault code returns, replace the electronic oven control board. The keypad is incorporated into the electronic control board assembly on this type of circuit board.
Electrically open oven temperature sensor probe connection
Check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor probe at room temperature and compare the reading to the oven temperature sensor resistance chart. If the resistance doesn't match the chart, replace the oven temperature sensor probe. Check the oven temperature sensor probe wiring harness in the circuit between the electronic oven control board and the oven temperature sensor probe connector. Replace the harness if necessary.
Shorted oven temperature sensor probe circuit
Shut off electrical power and check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor probe. If the resistance is less than 500 ohms, replace the sensor. If not, plug the sensor back in and check the resistance through the entire circuit. If the resistance is abnormal, have the wiring repaired. If not, replace the electronic oven control board.
Maximum oven door unlock time exceeded.
Check the wiring between the electronic oven control board and the oven door lock motor microswitch. Replace the oven door latch motor assembly if necessary. Check for binding of the latch cam, lock motor rod and lock motor cam. If the lock motor coil is open, replace the lock motor assembly. If the lock motor continuously runs and the microswitch is open, replace the oven door latch motor assembly. If this troubleshooting doesn't resolve the problem, replace the electronic oven control board.
Maximum oven door unlock attempts exceeded.
Check the wiring between the electronic oven control board and the oven door lock motor microswitch. Replace the oven door latch motor assembly if necessary. Check for binding of the latch cam, lock motor rod and lock motor cam. If the lock motor coil is open, replace the lock motor assembly. If the lock motor continuously runs and the microswitch is open, replace the oven door latch motor assembly. If this troubleshooting doesn't resolve the problem, replace the electronic oven control board.
Maximum oven door open time exceeded.
Check the wiring between the electronic oven control board and the oven door lock motor microswitch. Replace the oven door latch motor assembly if necessary. Check for binding of the latch cam, lock motor rod and lock motor cam. If the lock motor coil is open, replace the lock motor assembly. If the lock motor continuously runs and the microswitch is open, replace the oven door latch motor assembly. If the oven door light switch is open, replace it. If the above troubleshooting doesn't resolve the problem, replace the electronic oven control board.
Maximum oven door lock time exceeded.
Check the wiring between the electronic oven control board and the oven door lock motor microswitch. Replace the oven door latch motor assembly if necessary. Check for binding of the latch cam, lock motor rod and lock motor cam. If the lock motor coil is open, replace the lock motor assembly. If the lock motor continuously runs and the microswitch is open, replace the oven door latch motor assembly. If the oven door light switch is open, replace it. If the above troubleshooting doesn't resolve the problem, replace the electronic oven control board.,
Maximum oven door lock attempts exceeded.
Check the wiring between the electronic oven control board and the oven door lock motor microswitch. Replace the oven door latch motor assembly if necessary. Check for binding of the latch cam, lock motor rod and lock motor cam. If the lock motor coil is open, replace the lock motor assembly. If the lock motor continuously runs and the microswitch is open, replace the oven door latch motor assembly If the oven door light switch is open, replace it. If the above troubleshooting doesn't resolve the problem, replace the electronic oven control board.
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