Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error code22
ApplianceCooktop
Summary
Number shown: 22
Condition: Timer Up key defective
Scope: Kenmore induction cooktops with a 790 start
Steps in the listing
Take power away from the cooktop first. The harness cables and connections are tested next. A center touch control board goes in once those connections are confirmed good, and this is technician work.
Our technicians take Kenmore cooktop repair jobs across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Phone (415) 825-6393 and tell us the code, the model number and what you tried.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so 22 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
Code 22 stands for a defective Timer Up key.
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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