Kenmore 790 Range Code F9 / F096: Two different door messages
On Kenmore ranges with a 790. prefix, F9 and F096 are two different codes from two different code sets, not one code written two ways. F9 appears on the two-digit display of an Electrolux-built platform and…
- Code
- F9 / F096
- Appliance
- Range
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F9 / F096 means
On Kenmore ranges with a 790. prefix, F9 and F096 are two different codes from two different code sets, not one code written two ways. F9 appears on the two-digit display of an Electrolux-built platform and means the oven door lock has failed; the same F9, along with FC, means a door lock failure on 362. ranges built by GE. F096 is a four-digit code that means the door was detected open during self-clean. You may find the oven refusing to clean or the door staying locked.
Common causes of F9 / F096
- Door lock motor and latch switch
- Door that was opened or not fully closed during a clean cycle
- Wiring from the lock to the control
- Which code set your range uses
1. Check whether the display shows two digits, F9, or four digits, F096. 2. Let the oven cool completely before touching the door. 3. Close the door fully and clear anything from the latch area. 4. Switch off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then restore power. 5. Do not force the door if it stays locked.
- The same characters belong to different platforms, so the model number matters
- We test the lock circuit and the door position switch
- A written price comes before any repair
Other Range codes
Are F9 and F096 interchangeable?
No. F9 is a door lock failure on the two-digit 790 display, and F096 is a four-digit code about the door being open during a clean cycle. We identify the platform before choosing the checks.
Why would a clean cycle report an open door?
The control saw the door switch change during the cycle. A door pushed or not fully shut, or a switch that does not read properly, can cause it.
What should I read off the range before calling?
The model number prefix and the exact characters on the display, including whether it is two digits or four. That tells us which code set applies. Our price is written before work, and our workmanship is covered for 30 days.
Still seeing F9 / F096?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.