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title: "Kenmore Range/Oven F8 Error Code — Shorted Key"
description: "Kenmore Range/Oven F8 Error — Keypad Button Stuck The F8 error code means the control board has detected a key that appears to be continuously pressed…"
url: "https://kenmoreappliancesupport.com/error-codes/range-oven/f8/"
date_modified: "2026-04-08"
Appliance Type: "Range & Oven"
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# Kenmore Range/Oven F8 Error Code — Shorted Key

## Kenmore Range/Oven F8 Error — Keypad Button Stuck

The **F8 error code** means the control board has detected a key that appears to be continuously pressed (shorted). This typically occurs when the keypad membrane deteriorates and an area of the touchpad makes continuous contact, or when a button is physically stuck.

## Common Causes

- Grease or food residue seeping under the keypad membrane
- Moisture causing the membrane to sag and make contact
- Physical damage to the touchpad surface
- Normal wear causing membrane delamination in high-use button areas

## Resolution

- Clean the keypad surface thoroughly with a damp cloth — do not use harsh cleaners.
- Press each button individually to feel for any that stick or do not spring back properly.
- Press and hold Clear/Off and observe whether F8 clears.

## Keypad Replacement

If F8 returns after cleaning, the keypad membrane has failed and must be replaced. This is a common Kenmore range repair that our technicians complete in under an hour with model-specific keypad assemblies.

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