Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes Error Code F011: Meaning & How to Fix It

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

Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes error code F011 means: Stuck key on the touch control panel. The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more. [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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	F011
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes
System	Control / electronics
Meaning (service chart)	Stuck key on the touch control panel. The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more. [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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in 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 F011 means on a Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes

Stuck key on the touch control panel. The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more. [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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes error code F011 (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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in 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 (F011) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes and order the right parts.
Make sure nothing is pushing. Make sure nothing is pushing against the keypad.
Clear the code at the controls. Press the Stop key to clear the display.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F011 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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in 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.

Touch control panel
Oven user interface control board
Wire harness

When to call a technician

If the code won't clear, disconnect electrical power to the range and check the wire harness connections between the touch control panel and the oven user interface control board.
Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
If the wiring is okay, a technician should replace the touch control panel.
If the problem continues, a technician should replace the oven user interface control board.
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 F011 mean on a Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes?

The Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes error-code chart lists F011 as follows: Stuck key on the touch control panel. The control detects a key has been pressed for 30 seconds or more.

Is it safe to keep using the Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes with F011?

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

Can I fix Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes error F011 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 Elite model 790 electric slide-in 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.