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The 4 on the readout belongs to the left front element. Specifically, its On/Off key is defective.
Power to the cooktop comes off before anything else. The cables of the wire harness and their connections are then tested. If they test good, the remedy is a new left-side touch control board.
Only to Kenmore induction models with 790 model numbers, which report numeric codes and no letters.
Other codes for the left front element
- Code 2: the Down key of that element is defective.
- Code 3: the Up key of that element is defective.
- Code 51: the temperature sensor on that element has failed.
Kenmore cooktop service, San Francisco
A technician from Kenmore cooktop repair can test the harness and, if needed, fit the touch board for cooktops in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Call (415) 825-6393, and keep the model number and the code 4 reading ready.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so 4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
