What F60 (Kenmore electronic oven control) Means
F60 reports the oven control board as running too hot. The published first check is whether the cooling fan is running at all, and the Kenmore wall oven manual confirms that this blower runs automatically to cool internal parts and may keep running after the oven is switched off.
Common Causes of F60 (Kenmore electronic oven control)
- A cooling fan that has stopped running
- Wiring between the fan and the oven control damaged
- Cabinet ventilation around a built-in oven blocked or never provided
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Listen for the cooling blower during and after a bake; silence where the manual says it should be running is the single most useful observation you can make here.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- An oven control running hot inside kitchen cabinetry is a fire-safety concern, so this is not one to keep using through.
- Let the cavity cool and isolate the oven at the breaker before any panel is opened.
- A fan fitted while the cabinet cutout is undersized or blocked overheats again on the next long bake.
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.