What F010 / F011 (790-prefix, four-digit) Means
F010 on four-digit 790-prefix Kenmore ranges reports a runaway temperature — the oven above 600 degrees Fahrenheit and still climbing. F011 is far less alarming: a key held for thirty seconds or more, which the control treats as stuck.
Common Causes of F010 / F011 (790-prefix, four-digit)
- A stuck relay holding a heating element energised
- An oven temperature sensor reading far below the true temperature
- An object resting against the touch panel holding a key active
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
If F010 is showing, switch the range off at the breaker and leave it off; for F011, check that nothing is leaning against the keypad and press Stop to clear the display.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- A runaway temperature is the one range fault to treat as urgent, and that means isolating the appliance rather than watching it.
- Let the cavity cool completely before anything is opened; an oven above 600 degrees holds that heat for a long time.
- On a gas range, close the appliance gas valve as well as cutting the power.
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.