Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF019
ApplianceRange
The user interface control board of a Kenmore range cannot configure the relay control board, and the display reads F019. Affected: any 790 freestanding range and the Elite slide-ins 790.4131, 790.4255, 790.5256.
Check in this order
Disconnect power for 30 seconds, then restore it.
If F019 comes back, disconnect electrical power and inspect the harness connections linking the user interface control board with the relay control board. Reconnect loose wires; replace a harness that is damaged.
A board replaced shortly before the code showed up may be the wrong part, so compare its number with the range model number.
No replacement made and the harness is fine: the user interface control board is replaced.
Fault continues: the relay control board is replaced.
On the slide-in the interface board goes by oven user interface control board.
Kenmore range repair, San Francisco and the Bay Area
Two boards and a harness are involved, which is why many owners hand F019 to Kenmore range repair. San Francisco and Bay Area callers can dial (415) 825-6393; note the model number, what the reset did, and any board you replaced.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F019 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 cannot configure the relay control board.
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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