Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF5
ApplianceRange
Same letter, different part
Whether F5 means a sensor or a board depends on the series printed in the model number. A 721 prefix, on an Elite electric range or a double-oven gas range, blames the lower oven temperature sensor. A 362 freestanding range blames the electronic control board.
If it is a 721
A technician unplugs the range and reads the lower sensor. The target is 1,090 ohms at 77 degrees F, and a sensor more than 100 ohms away from it is replaced.
If it is a 362
The first move is something an owner can do. Unplug the range, give it 3 minutes to reset the board, and plug it in again. A returning F5 means a replacement electronic control board.
If F5 keeps returning on your Kenmore range, a technician can come to your San Francisco or Bay Area home; call (415) 825-6393. Tell us whether the model starts 721 or 362, what the display showed and whether the 3-minute reset made a difference. More at Kenmore range repair.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F5 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
Defective lower oven temperature sensor, or defective electronic control board on 362 ranges.
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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