Kenmore 790 range F033: meat-probe temperature fault
Sears PartsDirect says F033 can occur when the meat probe senses excessive temperature, is not fully inserted in food, or its plug is not fully seated.
What this guide covers
Error codes: F033
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
Start with the observations and external checks that can be verified without opening energized assemblies. The interactive version asks these in order and changes the path based on your answers.
- Check the meat probe externallyAn incompletely inserted probe tip or plug can trigger this code.
What the answers can lead to
Fully seat the probe tip and plug
Correct the two external conditions Sears identifies before assuming an internal fault.
Evidence strength: Strong
F033 persists after the external probe check
The remaining documented path requires electrical testing of the probe/control circuit.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
The remaining documented path requires electrical testing of the probe/control circuit.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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