Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes Error Code F025: 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 F025 means: Communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated. [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	F025
Also shown as	F027
Brand / appliance	Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes
System	Control / electronics
Meaning (service chart)	Communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated. [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 F025 means on a Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes

Communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated. [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 F025 (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 (F025) 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.
Give it time. Disconnect electrical power to the range, wait 30 seconds and restore power.
Use your range model number. Use your range model number to check the part number for the replacement part and install the correct part.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F025 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.

Relay control board
Oven user interface board

When to call a technician

If the error returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wire harness connections between the oven user interface control board and the relay control board.
Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
If you just replaced the oven user interface control board or the relay control board, 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 relay control board.
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 F025 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 F025 as follows: Communication between the oven user interface board and the relay board can't be initiated.

Is it safe to keep using the Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes with F025?

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 F025 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.

Is F027 the same as F025?

Yes. The source chart lists F027 with the same meaning as F025; the display format depends on the model.

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.