F31
Kenmore · 790.95073 Elite Double Oven Range
Door lock motor cannot disengage after self-clean. Allow oven to cool below 550°F. Try disconnecting power for 60 seconds. Replace door lock assembly if still locked.
Error F31 on the Kenmore 790.95073 Elite Double Oven Range means: Door Lock Motor — Won't Unlock. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Door Lock Assembly” (medium difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $15-$25). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · oven
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While many oven repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.
Surface Burner Won't Light
Electric Oven Element Not Heating
Oven Temperature Sensor — Runaway
Oven Temperature Sensor Shorted
Oven Temperature Sensor Open
Oven Temp Sensor Shorted — Upper
Door Lock Motor — Won't Lock
Door Lock Motor Running Continuously
The Kenmore 790.95073 Elite Double Oven Range has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F31 also appears on 1 other Kenmore model:
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