A plain-language snapshot of F029 for Kenmore Range — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeF029
ApplianceRange
Quick answer
F029 on a Kenmore range: communication between the user interface board and the touch panel cannot be initiated. Steps from the manual and when to call.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F029 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 thiscode means
Communication between the user interface board and the touch panel cannot be initiated.
Reading F029
A Kenmore range displaying F029 has not managed to start communication between its user interface board and the touch panel. Applicable models are the Elite electric slide-in range, models 790.4255, 790.4131 and 790.5256, along with freestanding ranges with 790 model numbers.
Owner-level actions
Power down for half a minute (30 seconds) and restore. If the code returns, disconnect electrical power and check the wiring between the user interface control board and the touch panel for loose wires or damage. Fit the correct part number if you had just replaced the board or panel. Beyond that, the manual replaces the touch panel and, when needed, the user interface control board.
On the Elite slide-in range, read touch control panel and oven user interface control board.
Also see
F027 concerns initiating the link to the relay board, while F022 is a communication failure toward that relay board.
Kenmore range service in your area
Our service center takes Kenmore range calls across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Phone (844) 747-3641 and have the model number, the F029 code and a note of what you tried ready. Details are on the range repair page.
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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