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Kenmore Range F018 Code Relay Control Board

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F018 on Range — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F018 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 F018
Appliance Range
Quick answer

Kenmore code F018: relay control board failure. The manual says to disconnect power and replace the board.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F018 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

Relay control board failure.

Relay control board trouble is what F018 reports on a Kenmore range. Check your model: 790-series freestanding, or Elite electric slide-in 790.4131, 790.4255, 790.5256.

Only one instruction is given. Remove electrical power, then have the board swapped. Book a technician for that.

Codes to look at next

  • F019 (communication setup problem with the relay control board)
  • F010 (oven overheating tied to a stuck relay)

Service for your Kenmore range

Kenmore range service is handled in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Phone (844) 747-3641 and mention the code, the model number and any reset you have done. More on range service.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – 790 model 4-digit range error codes; Sears PartsDirect – Elite 790 electric slide-in range 4-digit error codes

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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