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Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF030
ApplianceRange
F030 flags a failure of the oven temperature sensor probe on a Kenmore range. The manual covers 790 freestanding ranges and Elite slide-in electrics 790.4131, 790.4255 and 790.5256. F031 is part of the same entry and is handled identically.
Technician test
Power to the range is disconnected.
The probe resistance is measured with a multimeter. About 1,100 ohms at room temperature is the expected value.
The resistance test is quick for a technician, and Kenmore range repair is available to San Francisco and Bay Area owners at (415) 825-6393. Please have F030 and the range model number ready.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F030 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 oven temperature sensor probe 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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