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Kenmore Range F3 Code Stuck Key or Oven Temperature Sensor

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F3 Stuck key or oven temperature sensor for Kenmore Range — confirm the model series before you act.

Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code F3 Stuck key or oven temperature sensor
Appliance Range
Quick answer

F3 on a Kenmore range means a stuck key on Elite 721 models and an oven temperature sensor problem on 362 and 790 models.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 Stuck key or oven temperature sensor may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Stuck key on Elite 721 models; oven temperature sensor failure on 362 and 790 models.

Match your model to the meaning

Model numbers Range F3 means
721 Elite electric and Elite double-oven gas Stuck key
362 Freestanding Oven temperature sensor defective (electrically open)
790 Self-cleaning and manual-cleaning freestanding Oven temperature sensor failure

What owners can do

  • 721 models: the code appears on the control that has the problem, oven or cooktop. Unplug the range and see whether that control’s ribbon wire is seated on its board. Seat it, then press every key from several angles, put the range back together and restore power.
  • 362 and 790 models: sensor testing needs a meter and is technician work, so unplug the range and call.

On 721 models a code that returns leads to a technician’s test with the ribbon wire unplugged, which decides whether the control board or the control panel is replaced.

Other codes to know

  • F3/E0: open sensor circuit
  • F30: an open sensor circuit message
  • F2E1: a stuck key message

Kenmore range repair across the metro areas

Owners in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can call (844) 747-3641. Tell us the series, the F3 code and the model number. Details are under range repair.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore Elite 721 electric range; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore Elite 721 gas range; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 362 freestanding range; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range; Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 790 manual-cleaning range

Caution

Safety warning

Important safety warning

Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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