April 19, 2023

Kenmore 665 model range error codes

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These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Kenmore 665 model range. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section, which includes repair help for ranges, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your range.

Error Code
Condition
DIY advice
F0

Default F code-no failure

Check/Repair

The F0 code displays if there are no previous fault codes and you hold the Cancel key for 5 seconds. Press Cancel to clear the display.

Possible parts
No parts needed
F1

Defective electronic oven control

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Replace the electronic oven control.

F2/E0

Keypad wire harness is disconnected

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the keypad wire harness if loose. Restore electrical power to the range and press Cancel. If the error code returns after 60 seconds, replace the keypad. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.

F2/E5 or F2/E6

Cancel key is defective

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the keypad wire harness if loose. Restore electrical power to the range and press Cancel. If the error code returns after 60 seconds, replace the keypad. If the problem persists, replace the electronic oven control.

F3/E0

Defective oven temperature sensor or open oven temperature sensor circuit

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the oven temperature sensor wire harness connection if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the oven temperature sensor resistance and wire harness connections are okay, replace the electronic oven control (EOC).

F3/E1

Defective oven temperature sensor or shorted oven temperature circuit

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the oven temperature sensor wire harness if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the oven temperature sensor resistance and wire harness connections are okay, replace the electronic oven control (EOC).

F3/E2

Oven temperature is more than 575 degrees F in Bake mode

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the oven temperature sensor wire if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the oven temperature sensor resistance and wire harness connections are okay, replace the electronic oven control.

F3/E3

Oven temperature is more than 950 degrees F in Clean mode

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect the oven temperature sensor wire if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Measure the oven temperature sensor resistance using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 1080 ohms at 70F, replace the oven temperature sensor. If the oven temperature sensor resistance and wire harness connections are okay, replace the electronic oven control.

F4/E1

Meat probe shorted

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Unplug the meat probe and measure the resistance of the meat probe using a volt/ohm meter. If the resistance isn't 59,000 ohms at 70F, replace the meat probe. If the resistance of the meat probe is okay, insert the meat probe in the jack and check for a firm connection between the probe and jack in the oven. If the jack is damaged or worn out, replace it. Reconnect the wire harness connection on the meat probe jack if loose. Replace the wire harness if damaged.

Possible parts
Meat probe, Meat probe jack, Wire harness
F5/E0

Door is open, but latch is locked (door switch communicates an open door, but latch switch communicates a locked door)

Check/Repair

If the oven light doesn't turn on and off when you open and close the oven door, replace the oven door switch. If the switch works correctly, disconnect power or unplug the oven and then reconnect any loose wires on the oven door lock assembly wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door lock assembly if it's visibly damaged.

How-to help
Possible parts
Oven door switch, Oven door lock assembly, Wire harness
F5/E1

Self-clean latch won't lock/unlock

Check/Repair

Disconnect power or unplug the range. Reconnect any loose wires on the oven door lock assembly wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door lock assembly if it's visibly damaged.

How-to help
Possible parts
Oven door lock assembly, Wire harness

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