Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF003
ApplianceRange
F003 stands apart from its neighbours: it names a board, not the touch panel. The user interface control board has failed. Kenmore 790 freestanding ranges show it, as do the Elite electric slide-ins 790.4131, 790.4255 and 790.5256.
Steps by range type
Range
What the manual lists
790 freestanding
Electrical power is disconnected and the user interface board is exchanged. Because that board comes in several versions, fit the newest revision.
Elite slide-in
Power off for 30 seconds, then on. If F003 shows again, power off a second time and exchange the oven user interface control board; it is mounted directly behind the touch control panel and carries the clock display.
In both cases a technician carries out the board swap.
To have a technician look at an F003 display, call (415) 825-6393 from San Francisco or the Bay Area. Tell us whether the range is a freestanding 790 or an Elite slide-in, and give the full model number and the code. Find out more under Kenmore range repair.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F003 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 user interface control board has failed; steps differ for 790 freestanding and Elite slide-in ranges.
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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