Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8E2
ApplianceRange
Quick read
Model numbers starting 664 on Kenmore slide-in electric ranges are the ones that list F8E2. The cooling fan is judged to be spinning faster than it should.
Where the fault may sit
The cooling fan carries a hall sensor, which is also called a tachometer. It reports the fan speed, and it could be defective.
The oven control board might be the culprit instead, if it misreads the speed signal that sensor sends.
The manual’s remedy
Take power away from the range by unplugging it or switching off its house breakers.
Put in a new cooling fan.
If the code returns, replace the oven control board.
Anyone uneasy about working inside the range should hand the fan and board steps to a technician.
Related codes
F8E0: the fan-speed code for a fan that is too slow.
F8: a defective upper oven temperature sensor, which starts with the same letters.
Call (415) 825-6393 about Kenmore range repair if a Kenmore slide-in range in the Bay Area shows F8E2. The 664 model number and the code are the two details to have in hand.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E2 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
F8E2 means the cooling fan speed is too fast on Kenmore 664-prefix slide-in electric 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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