Kenmore Oven F5 error code
The electronic oven control (EOC) has failed. The board cannot manage the oven's functions, so the oven locks out and shows F5.
Also shown as: F5
Last updated: October 6, 2026
What causes the F5 error?
- Failed electronic oven control board
- Power surge damaging the board
- Failing oven temperature sensor confusing the control
- Loose or burnt wiring at the control
How to fix Kenmore F5 — step by step
Work through these in order, from simplest and safest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.
- Power-cycle for 30 minutes
Flip the range breaker off for 30 minutes to fully drain the control, then turn it back on. If F5 is gone, it was a glitch. - Check whether the oven sensor is the cause
On some models a bad temperature sensor can trigger control faults. If F5 keeps returning, a technician will test the sensor (about 1100 ohms at room temperature) before condemning the board. - Stop using the oven
Do not bake with F5 showing. The control cannot be trusted to regulate heat, so keep the oven off until it is repaired.Safety warning: A failed oven control can overheat the oven. Keep the oven off.
When to call a technician
- F5 returns after a 30-minute breaker reset
- The control board shows burn marks
- The temperature sensor tests fine but F5 persists
- The electronic oven control needs replacement
Frequently asked questions
What does F5 mean on a Kenmore oven?
It means the electronic oven control board failed. One long breaker reset is worth trying; if F5 returns, the board needs replacement.
Is oven F5 the same as washer F5?
No. Oven F5 is a control-board failure. Washer F5 (F05) is a water temperature sensor error. Same number, different appliance.
Can I use the cooktop with F5?
The cooktop usually still works, but keep the oven off until the control is repaired.
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