Kenmore Elite 721 model electric range Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore Elite 721 model electric range error code in the Kenmore Elite 721 model electric range 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 Elite 721 model electric range 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
F1, F2	Defective upper oven temperature sensor. Also: F8	Heating	Service
F3	Stuck key. The code displays on the affected control display (oven or cooktop control display).	Control / electronics	Service
F4, F5	Defective lower oven temperature sensor. Also: F18	Heating	Service
F6	Upper oven too hot. The control senses upper oven temperature above 650 degrees F in bake or broil modes.	Heating	Reset only
F9	Upper oven not heating. A voltage supply problem could prevent all elements in the range from heating.	Heating	Reset only
F10	Upper oven door lock failure.	Door / lock	Service
F11	Communications error between the oven control board and cooktop control board.	Control / electronics	Service
F16	Lower oven too hot. The control senses lower oven temperature above 650 degrees F in bake or broil modes.	Heating	Reset only
F19	Lower oven not heating. A voltage supply problem could prevent all elements in the range from heating.	Heating	Reset only
F20	Lower oven door lock failure.	Door / lock	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore Elite 721 model electric range error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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