Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error code10
ApplianceCooktop
Reading the 10 on your Kenmore cooktop
If the display shows 10, the Down key that belongs to the right rear element has gone bad. The entry covers Kenmore induction cooktops whose model number begins with 790, and those cooktops show plain numbers with no letter in front.
Order of work in the manual
Disconnect power to the cooktop.
Test the wire harness cables and connections.
When they test good, replace the right-side touch control board.
Everything after step one needs a technician.
Neighbouring key codes
Code 11: the Up key of the same right rear element
Code 14: the Down key on the right front side, which reads much like this one
Cooktop service in San Francisco
A technician can take over from the power disconnect on your Kenmore cooktop repair call in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Ring (415) 825-6393 and quote code 10, the model number and anything you already tried.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so 10 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The right rear element Down key is defective.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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