Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes Error Code F017: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error code F017 means: User interface board is unable to configure the touch panel. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	F017
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes
System	Control / electronics
Meaning (service chart)	User interface board is unable to configure the touch panel. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician
Source document	Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code F017 means on a Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes

User interface board is unable to configure the touch panel. [1]

This is a control / electronics code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error code F017 (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (F017) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes and order the right parts.
Give it time. Disconnect electrical power, wait 30 seconds and restore power.
Use your range model number. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F017 comes back after these checks, stop using the range for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

User interface control board
Touch panel

When to call a technician

If the error code returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the touch panel and the user interface control board.
Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
If you just replaced the user interface control board or the touch panel, you may have used the wrong part.
If you didn't replace a part before the code appeared and the wire harness connections are okay, a technician should replace the user interface control board.
If the problem continues, a technician should replace the touch panel.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code F017 mean on a Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes?

The Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart lists F017 as follows: User interface board is unable to configure the touch panel.

Is it safe to keep using the 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes with F017?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error F017 myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 790 model freestanding range, 4-digit codes error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.