Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF029
ApplianceRange
Along with F028, F029 says the interface board never got a link going with the touch panel. It is found in the manual for 790 freestanding ranges and for Elite slide-in electrics 790.4131, 790.4255, 790.5256.
Check order
Take the range off power for half a minute and reconnect it.
A returning F029 means removing power again and inspecting the harness connectors between interface control board and touch panel. Fix any that have loosened; replace the harness if it is damaged.
Was a board or panel installed lately? Its number might not match the model number, so compare them.
Nothing replaced recently and wiring fine: the touch panel gets replaced.
Failure continues: the user interface control board gets replaced.
F023: communication lost on the same board and panel link.
F025: the matching could-not-start fault for the relay board.
Kenmore range repair in San Francisco
To have the harness and panel looked at in San Francisco or the Bay Area, call (415) 825-6393 and ask for Kenmore range repair. Quote F029 and the model number, and say whether any board or panel was swapped recently.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F029 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
Communication between the user interface board and the touch panel cannot be initiated.
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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