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Kenmore Elite 790 Slide-In Range Code F045 / F046: Cooling fan speed

Kenmore Elite electric slide-in ranges with 790. model numbers use the Electrolux-built four-digit codes, and F045 and F046 are about the cooling fan. F045 means the fan is running too slowly, and F046 means it is…

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Code
F045 / F046 (790-prefix Elite slide-in)
Appliance
Range
Brand
Kenmore
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F045 / F046 (790-prefix Elite slide-in) means

Kenmore Elite electric slide-in ranges with 790. model numbers use the Electrolux-built four-digit codes, and F045 and F046 are about the cooling fan. F045 means the fan is running too slowly, and F046 means it is running too fast. That fan keeps the control area cool. You may hear the fan sounding weak, loud, or wrong, and the oven may stop a cycle to protect the electronics.

Common causes of F045 / F046 (790-prefix Elite slide-in)

  • Cooling fan motor
  • Anything blocking or rubbing the fan
  • Wiring to the fan
  • Control board speed feedback
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Let the range cool completely and cancel any cycle. 2. Check that nothing is stored against or beneath the range that could block airflow. 3. Clear lint and dust from the front vents, using a dry cloth only. 4. Reset by turning the breaker off briefly and back on. 5. If the code returns, call us with whether it was F045 or F046.

! Why to stop there
  • A fan speed code can come from the fan, from restricted airflow, or from the board's reading
  • We check airflow and fan movement before any part is suggested
  • We quote in writing and cover our work for 30 days
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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How do F045 and F046 differ?

F045 says the cooling fan turns too slowly, and F046 says too fast. Both tell us the fan speed is outside the range the control expects.

Can dust cause this?

Restricted airflow can contribute to a slow fan reading, so we look at it. Please do not open panels yourself to clean the fan, since that area is not safe to work in.

How can I help you pinpoint the cause?

Tell us whether F045 or F046 showed, and whether the fan sounded weak, loud, or silent. We check airflow and the fan, and the price is written before work.

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