Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF12
ApplianceRange
Neither the elements nor the door are involved in F12. The fault is in the circuit board that controls oven operation.
How each range words it
Kenmore range
Meaning of F12
790-prefix electric freestanding self-cleaning, 2004 onward, and the 2014 self-cleaning electric
The microprocessor identification on the oven control board is faulty
Electric freestanding with glass touch panel
The electronic board has failed
Elite slide-in gas or dual-fuel: 790.3264, 790.4276, 790.4261, 790.4275, 790.3263 and 790.4260
The board has failed
Reset first
Disconnect electrical power (on the glass touch range, unplug it).
Wait half a minute.
Reconnect power and see whether the code reappears.
If it does come back, the manual replaces the oven control board. On the 790-prefix ranges the keypad is built into the board, so it goes with it. A technician does this job.
Sibling codes
f13 reports memory trouble in the control and begins with the identical reset.
f17 blames the board too, on glass touch and slide-in models.
Kenmore range repair in San Francisco
A Kenmore range in San Francisco that still shows F12 after the power cycle can be arranged through (415) 825-6393. Say which control it has, glass touch or keypad, and give the model number. Kenmore range repair is the page to read for background.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F12 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
F12 is a faulty microprocessor identification or failure of the oven 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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