Kenmore Range Error Code F10: Meaning and Fix
Reading the range display
On a range or oven the fault appears on the clock or oven display, often with a beep. Press Cancel or Clear once to silence it, and write the code down first. Check the model-number prefix first: the same Kenmore code can mean different things depending on the manufacturer.
Kenmore is a private label, and the factory that built your unit decides which fault codes it shows. The first digits of a Kenmore model number (110, 417, 665, 795, 796 and so on) tell you whether Whirlpool, LG, Electrolux or Frigidaire made it. Check the model label on your unit before using any chart.
What causes F10
- A weak or burned-out bake or broil element or igniter
- Faulty oven sensor sending low readings
- A faulty oven temperature probe (RTD) reading the wrong resistance
- A damaged wiring harness or relay on the oven control
How to fix it
- Turn off the range at the breaker (and gas valve if gas) and let it cool.
- Look at the bake and broil elements or igniter for blisters, cracks or breaks.
- Test the sensor resistance and replace if far from 1080 ohms.
- Measure the oven sensor at room temperature (about 1080 ohms is typical for a probe) and check the element resistance.
- Replace the part that is out of range and reseat connectors that look heat-damaged.
- Restore power and run a bake cycle at 350 F, checking the temperature with an oven thermometer.
Parts you may need
| Part | Part no. | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Range Oven Temperature Sensor | 12001656 | Find part |
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Questions
What does error F10 mean on a Kenmore range?
The oven temperature climbed far above the set value. Kenmore sells units built by several manufacturers, so the code table that applies depends on who made your model; use the model number to confirm.
Can I keep using my range while F10 is showing?
Cooktop burners may keep working, but avoid the oven until the fault is cleared.
How do I clear F10, and can I fix it myself?
Cancel the program, switch the appliance off and leave it unplugged (or the breaker off) for about five minutes, then restart. The code only stays cleared if the underlying problem is fixed, so work through the steps above. Parts here involve electronics, heating or sealed components, so consider a qualified technician if the basic checks do not clear it.
Other Kenmore range codes
Sources
Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.
Applies to models including Kenmore 790 series (Frigidaire/Electrolux-built), Kenmore Elite 974 series (Frigidaire-built), Kenmore 970 series (Frigidaire-built).