Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF046
ApplianceRange
F046 is the over-speed counterpart of a fan code: the cooling fan is turning faster than the control expects. It is listed for Kenmore Elite electric slide-in ranges 790.4131, 790.4255 and 790.5256.
What the manual calls for
Disconnect electrical power to the range.
Replace the cooling fan.
If F046 is still on the display after the new fan, replace the relay control board.
Both parts are changed by a technician, so the practical move is to leave the range off and arrange a visit.
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f045 is the slow-speed version of the same fan fault. f033 belongs to the meat probe and has nothing to do with the fan.
Kenmore range service around San Francisco
For an Elite range with F046 in San Francisco or the wider Bay Area, phone (415) 825-6393. Give the model number and note that the display reads F046. The Kenmore range repair page describes what a visit covers.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F046 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
F046 means the cooling fan speed is too high.
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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