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Kenmore Cooktop F4 Error Code — Surface Element Sensor Short Circuit

Kenmore Cooktop Error Code Reference

F4

Kenmore Cooktop F4 Error Code — Surface Element Sensor Short Circuit

Kenmore Cooktop

Medium Severity
Warning: If your Kenmore appliance displays the F4 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 F4 error code is the opposite of F3 — the surface element sensor is shorted rather than open. The control board reads an impossibly low resistance value from the temperature sensor and shuts down the zone.

Causes

  • Moisture in the sensor connector
  • Pinched or melted sensor wiring
  • Failed surface element thermistor

What To Do

  1. Inspect the cooktop surface for boil-over damage near the affected element.
  2. Do not use the shorted zone.
  3. Professional replacement of the sensor is required to clear this fault.

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