Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF005
ApplianceRange
On a Kenmore range, F005 means a failed touch panel. It is listed for freestanding models numbered from 790 and for Elite electric slide-ins 790.4131, 790.4255 and 790.5256.
Procedure
Take power away from the range for a full 30 seconds.
Put power back and keep an eye on the display.
If F005 returns, remove power a second time; the touch panel then has to be replaced (touch control panel is the slide-in’s name for it). A technician should handle that.
A technician visit is the next move once the reset has not helped. Call (415) 825-6393 from San Francisco or the Bay Area, and keep the model number, the F005 code and a note of the reset on hand. The Kenmore range repair page tells you more.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F005 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 touch panel has failed on 790 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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