What F030 / F031 / F033 (790-prefix, four-digit) Means
F030 and F031 on four-digit 790-prefix Kenmore ranges report the oven temperature sensor probe as failed. F033 concerns the separate meat probe, and the documented trigger is the probe reading above 392 degrees Fahrenheit, which usually means it is not fully inserted.
Common Causes of F030 / F031 / F033 (790-prefix, four-digit)
- An oven temperature sensor probe out of specification
- A meat probe not pushed fully into its socket
- A meat probe damaged at the cable or left in during self-clean
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
For F033, unplug the meat probe and check the code clears; the chart also notes that the probe must be fully inserted, which is a common and completely free fix.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Let the cavity cool before reaching in for a probe; oven interiors stay hot long after the display goes dark.
- The oven sensor is reached behind the cavity, on a circuit that is live with the breaker on.
- A sensor fitted without its harness checked reports exactly as the old one did.
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.