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Kenmore Cooktop F3 Error Code — Surface Element Sensor Open Circuit

Kenmore Cooktop Error Code Reference

F3

Kenmore Cooktop F3 Error Code — Surface Element Sensor Open Circuit

Kenmore Cooktop

Medium Severity
Warning: If your Kenmore appliance displays the F3 error code and you are unsure how to proceed, turn off the appliance and contact a qualified technician. Some errors require professional repair to avoid further damage or safety risks.

The F3 error code on a Kenmore cooktop indicates the control board detected an open circuit in a surface element temperature sensor. The cooktop cannot monitor element temperature and has disabled the affected zone.

Causes

  • Broken or disconnected sensor wire
  • Failed surface element temperature sensor (thermistor)
  • Corrosion at sensor connector caused by moisture or boil-overs

What To Do

  1. Note which burner zone triggered the error — the error is isolated to that element.
  2. Do not use the affected zone until repaired.
  3. A technician will need to test and replace the element sensor or its wiring harness.

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