ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesKenmore 790 model induction cooktop Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Kenmore 790 model induction cooktop error code in the Kenmore 790 model induction cooktop error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.
Codes by system
All Kenmore 790 model induction cooktop error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Left front element Down key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 3 | Left front element Up key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 4 | Left front element On/Off key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 6 | Left rear element Down key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 7 | Left rear element Up key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 8 | Left rear element On/Off key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 10 | Right rear element Down key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 11 | Right rear element Up key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 12 | Right rear element On/Off key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 14 | Right front element Down key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 15 | Right front element Up key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 16 | Right front element On/Off key is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| 21 | Timer Down key is defective. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 22 | Timer Up key is defective. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 23 | Warm (Keep Warm) key is defective. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 24 | Lock key is defective. | Door / lock | Reset only |
| 25 | Power (Main Power) key is defective. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 30 | Improper power supply (high voltage) or internal wiring failure. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 31 | Power Level Failure. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 32 | Low voltage output from the 12-volt power supply on the filter control board. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 33 | Improper voltage output from the filter control board. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 34 | Communication failure between the filter control board and the main power control board. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 35 | Improper power supply voltage (low voltage) or failed wiring connections. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 36 | Communication error between the main power control board and the filter control board. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 39 | Touch control board software incompatible with the filter control board after a new touch control board is installed. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 40 | Communication error between the main power control board and the filter control board. | Power supply | Reset only |
| 51 | Left front temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Reset only |
| 52 | Left rear temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Reset only |
| 53 | Right rear temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Reset only |
| 54 | Right front temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Reset only |
| H in the display when element off and cold | Element temperature sensor is defective. | Heating | Reset only |
| Multiple codes | Disconnected wires. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 790 model induction cooktop error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.