Kenmore Oven Error Codes
6 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes
Your Kenmore oven uses 6 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around temperature sensor (3), temperature (2), control board (1). Of these, about 6 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 3 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $20 for simple DIY fixes up to $450 for professional component replacement.
Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.
Documented Kenmore oven codes on this page: F1 — electronic oven control (eoc) fault — runaway or internal failure; F2 — oven over-temperature detected; F3 — oven temperature sensor open circuit; F4 — oven temperature sensor shorted; F10 — runaway temperature detected; F31 — oven temperature sensor shorted (frigidaire-platform models).
⚠️ Serious Errors — Act Quickly
No Code on the Display?
Start from what the oven is doing instead: