ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesKenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes Error Code F090: 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 F090 means: Oven door lock failure. The relay control board doesn't detect the door lock motor operating. [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 | F090 |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes |
| System | Door / lock |
| Meaning (service chart) | Oven door lock failure. The relay control board doesn't detect the door lock motor operating. [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 F090 means on a Kenmore Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes
Oven door lock failure. The relay control board doesn't detect the door lock motor operating. [1]
This is a door / lock 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 F090 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (F090) 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.
- Close the door or lid fully. Try again to lock the oven door by initiating the Oven Lockout or starting a Clean Cycle.
- Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If F090 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.
- Oven door lock assembly
- Wire harness
- Relay control board
When to call a technician
- If the door lock motor doesn't run, disconnect power to the range and check the wire harness connections between the door lock assembly and the relay control board.
- Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
- If the wiring is okay, a technician should replace the door lock assembly.
- If the problem continues, a technician should replace the relay 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
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code F090 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 F090 as follows: Oven door lock failure. The relay control board doesn't detect the door lock motor operating.
Is it safe to keep using the Elite model 790 electric slide-in range, 4-digit codes with F090?
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 F090 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.