A plain-language snapshot of F4/E1 for Kenmore Range — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeF4/E1
ApplianceRange
Quick answer
F4/E1 on a Kenmore 665 range points to a shorted meat probe. What the chart checks, in order.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so F4/E1 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 thiscode means
F4/E1 means the meat probe is shorted.
If your Kenmore 665-series range flashes F4/E1, the meat probe is reporting a short. This family shows its codes as an F-code and an E-code pair.
What gets checked, in order
First, disconnect power or unplug the range. Then the meat probe is unplugged and its resistance is measured with a volt/ohm meter; it should read 59,000 ohms at 70F, and a probe that does not is replaced. If the probe tests fine, push it firmly into the oven jack and make sure the connection is tight. A damaged or worn jack is replaced. Last, the wire harness at the probe jack is reconnected if loose, and replaced if it is damaged.
The resistance reading is technician work. What an owner can do is unplug the range, remove the probe, and see whether it seats firmly in the jack.
Los Angeles owners can call (310) 554-8899 for Kenmore range repair. Mention the F4/E1 code, your model number and whether you already reseated the probe.
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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