F93
Kenmore
Door Lock Motor Circuit Failure
F93 is displayed; the oven will not start self-clean or may stop mid-cycle.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Open or shorted door lock motor, broken wiring harness to the lock, failed door lock switch, defective electronic oven control output to the lock.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing.
- Visual inspection:
- Remove the rear or top panel to access the door lock motor assembly.
- Inspect the wiring for burns, cuts, or loose connectors.
- Test lock motor:
- Disconnect the motor connector.
- Measure resistance across the motor terminals; compare to the tech sheet if available.
- Open or very high resistance indicates a failed motor.
- Check lock switches:
- Test the continuity of the lock/unlock switches while manually moving the latch.
- Replace if the switches do not change state.
- Harness continuity:
- Check continuity from the control board connector to the lock assembly.
- Repair or replace any open wires.
- Replace faulty parts:
- Replace the door lock motor assembly if the motor or switches are defective.
- If all lock components and wiring test good, replace the electronic oven control (EOC).
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Oven Door Lock Motor Assembly
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