What F10 (Kenmore electronic oven control) Means
F10 on a Kenmore oven running the electronic oven control family reports a runaway temperature — the cavity above 600 degrees Fahrenheit and still climbing, or heating when no cook cycle has been programmed at all.
Common Causes of F10 (Kenmore electronic oven control)
- A relay stuck closed on the electronic oven control
- An oven temperature sensor probe reading far below the true temperature
- A control board failure applying heat without a command
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Switch the oven off at the house breaker straight away and leave it off; this is the one oven code that deserves that response before any diagnosis is attempted.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Leave the power off and let the cavity cool for several hours; a wall oven above 600 degrees is surrounded by kitchen cabinetry.
- A wall oven heating without being asked to is a fire-safety matter rather than an inconvenience to work around.
- Reaching the control on a built-in oven means drawing a heavy appliance out of a cabinet, which is not a one-person job.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.