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Kenmore Elite Range F046 Error Code

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code F046 on Range — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of F046 for Kenmore Range — 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 F046
Appliance Range
Quick answer

Cooling fan speed too high. Here is what the owner's manual says to check on a Kenmore range.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F046 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

Cooling fan speed too high.

Seeing F046? The range is reporting that its cooling fan runs faster than it should. Only the Elite slide-in electric models 790.4255, 790.5256 and 790.4131 carry this entry.

Manual instruction

Begin by disconnecting electrical power to the range. The listed repair is a replacement cooling fan, and a relay control board replacement is named only if the code continues. Fan replacement is parts work, so a service call is the sensible route.

Related codes

  • F045 is the low speed counterpart for the same fan.
  • F050 is a door switch detection code.

Kenmore range service in Los Angeles

Kenmore range service in Los Angeles is a call away at (310) 554-8899. Tell the dispatcher that the display shows F046 and give the model number from the range. Our range repair page lists what we handle, and it helps to mention what you already tried.

Source: Kenmore Elite 790 electric slide-in range error code reference

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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