ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesKenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes Error Code F012: 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 F012 means: Touch control panel and oven user interface control board mismatch. [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 | F012 |
|---|---|
| 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) | Touch control panel and oven user interface control board mismatch. [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 F012 means on a Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes
Touch control panel and oven user interface control board mismatch. [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 F012 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (F012) 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.
- Use your range model number. Use your range model number to check the part number and install the correct replacement part.
- 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 F012 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
When to call a technician
- This code appears when you replace the touch control panel or the oven user interface control board using the wrong part.
- 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
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code F012 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 F012 as follows: Touch control panel and oven user interface control board mismatch.
Is it safe to keep using the Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes with F012?
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 F012 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.