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Kenmore Range Error Code F11: Meaning and Fix

F11
How F11 appears on a Kenmore range display.
Kenmore range control board part photo, the component usually involved when F11 (shorted keypad / key stuck) appears
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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 F11

How to fix it

  1. Press each button once, firmly, to free anything sticky, and wipe the panel with a barely damp cloth.
  2. Unplug the machine for five minutes and plug it back in.
  3. Clean around the keypad and let it dry.
  4. Open the console and check that the ribbon cable to the interface board is fully seated and dry.
  5. Look for liquid damage or burned tracks on the interface board.
  6. Replace the touch panel or UI board if the code persists after a reset.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Range Oven Control Board5304518661Find part

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Questions

What does error F11 mean on a Kenmore range?

The control sees a key as held down. 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 F11 is showing?

Usually yes if the buttons you need still respond, but erratic key signals can start or stop cycles on their own.

How do I clear F11, 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

Kenmore range temperature sensor part photo, the component usually involved when F10 (runaway oven temperature) appearsF10Runaway oven temperatureKenmore range temperature sensor part photo, the component usually involved when F13 (open oven sensor / control fault) appearsF13Open oven sensor / control faultKenmore range control board part photo, the component usually involved when F14 (keypad or control stuck) appearsF14Keypad or control stuckKenmore range temperature sensor part photo, the component usually involved when F30 (open oven sensor) appearsF30Open oven sensorKenmore range temperature sensor part photo, the component usually involved when F31 (shorted oven sensor) appearsF31Shorted oven sensorKenmore range door latch part photo, the component usually involved when F90 (latch / lock motor fault) appearsF90Latch / lock motor fault

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).