Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF013
ApplianceRange
When F013 lights up on a Kenmore range, the user interface control board is reported as failed. Kenmore prints it in the manuals of its 790 freestanding ranges and of the Elite slide-ins 790.4131, 790.4255 and 790.5256.
What to do
Switch the power to the range off at the source and leave it for 30 seconds.
Turn the power back on and see whether F013 returns.
If it does, the user interface control board is replaced. On the slide-in this part is the oven user interface control board.
The board replacement is a technician job.
Related codes
F012: panel or board fitted that does not match the model.
Once the power cycle has been tried and F013 is back, a technician can replace the board. Our Kenmore range repair team covers San Francisco and the Bay Area at (415) 825-6393; tell us the model number and that the 30-second reset did not clear the code.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F013 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.
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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