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Kenmore Cooktop 3 Error Code

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code 3 on Cooktop — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of 3 for Kenmore Cooktop — confirm the model series before you act.

Lena Hart Written by Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code 3
Appliance Cooktop
Quick answer

Code 3 on Kenmore 790 induction cooktops reports a defective left front element Up key. The manual says to disconnect power and test the harness connections.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so 3 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

3 means the left front element Up key is defective.

Why 3 appears

Code 3: the left front element Up key is defective. Expect it on a Kenmore induction cooktop whose model number begins 790.

Technician steps

Unplug the cooktop or switch off its circuit. A technician follows the manual from there, testing the wire harness cables and connections and replacing the left-side touch control board if the connections are good.

Other messages

For reference:

  • Code 25: Power (Main Power) key; easy to confuse with this one.
  • Lock key code: often confused with it, handled the same way.

Los Angeles cooktop repair

When the 3 code stays, cooktop repair in Los Angeles starts with a call to (310) 554-8899. Share the code, model number and anything you tried.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 790 model induction cooktop 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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