Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF13
ApplianceRange
F13 is a memory problem on some Kenmore ranges and a plain board failure on others.
790-prefix self-cleaning electric, 2004 and newer, and 2014 models
The control reports a faulty EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) identification, or a checksum error in its internal memory. On this circuit board the keypad is part of the assembly.
Other ranges
These call it a failure of the oven control board:
Elite slide-in electric, 790.4671
Elite slide-in gas or dual-fuel: 790.4260, 790.4275, 790.3264, 790.4261, 790.4276 and 790.3263
Glass touch freestanding electric (named as the electronic oven control board)
What the owner does
Disconnect electrical power, count 30 seconds, restore power. A code that stays away needs nothing more.
If it returns
The oven control board is replaced, and that is not an owner repair.
Related codes
f12 is the microprocessor ID type of control fault.
f14 is the touch panel losing contact with the control board.
Where F13 survives the reset, ring (415) 825-6393 to arrange Kenmore range repair in San Francisco or the surrounding Bay Area. Have the model number ready and mention how long the power was off.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F13 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
F13 is a control memory fault or an oven control board failure, depending on the range.
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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