Kenmore Elite 79077513807 gas range Parts

To reset your Kenmore 79077513807 gas range oven, we recommend doing a basic power reset (turn power off, then back on) and then resetting the clock and any oven functions. This clears many control glitches after a power interruption and restores normal operation.

Quick reset options (most common)

• Power reset: Turn the range power off at the breaker (or unplug it) for 1 to 5 minutes, then restore power.
• Reset the clock and oven function: After power returns, set the time of day and reselect your cooking mode (bake, broil, convection).
• Cancel a running cycle: Press the Cancel/Off keypad to stop an active cooking cycle before restarting.
• After a power failure: Keep the oven off during the outage; when power returns, reset the clock and oven function.

Factory settings reset (clears stored settings)

If your control has recipe memory or custom settings, you can clear them to return many options to factory defaults. In the owner's manual, this is described as erasing stored recipes, and it also resets common adjustments such as time display format, energy-saving mode, silent control operation, temperature display units, and any oven temperature offset.

What this reset typically affects

Item	What you may notice after reset	What to do next
Clock/time of day	Time is blank or incorrect	Set the clock again
Custom settings	Preferences return to defaults	Re-enable preferred options
Temperature offset	Calibration returns to normal	Recalibrate only if needed

Why it matters

A reset is the fastest way to recover from a control lockup, power interruption, or odd keypad behavior without replacing parts. If the oven still will not heat after a reset, common causes on gas ranges include an igniter or temperature sensing issue.

Parts that commonly relate to “won’t heat” symptoms

• Tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403 (bake ignition)
• Range oven igniter 5304506545 (broil ignition)
• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 (temperature feedback)

Last updated: February 2026

A Kenmore gas range like model 79077513807 typically lasts 15 years with normal household use. Keeping burners clean, ensuring proper ignition, and addressing weak oven heating early (often an igniter issue) helps you reach that expected lifespan; see the 79077513807 owner's manual for care guidance.

Typical lifespan and what affects it

Most ranges reach their full service life when heat, gas flow, and airflow stay consistent.

• Cooking frequency (daily cooking shortens life compared to occasional use)
• Cleaning habits (spillovers and grease accelerate corrosion and clog burners)
• Ignition health (slow lighting strains components)
• Ventilation (a clean hood filter reduces grease buildup around the range)
• Timely part replacement (small fixes prevent bigger failures)

Quick checks that protect the range

These are the most common, high-impact maintenance steps for a Kenmore Elite gas range:

• Keep burner heads and ports clear so flames stay even
• If a surface burner is slow to light, confirm it lights within about 4 seconds after air is purged from the gas line (normal after installation or gas work)
• If the oven takes a long time to ignite, remember a 30 to 60 second delay can be normal for a hot-surface igniter system
• Replace a weak oven igniter if the oven struggles to light or maintain temperature (a common wear item)
• Replace the oven light when it burns out to avoid working in a hot, dark cavity

Common wear items for this model

If performance drops, these parts are frequently involved on model 79077513807:

Symptom	Common cause	Example part on this page
Oven won’t heat or heats inconsistently	Weak igniter	Tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403
Oven temperature seems off	Sensor drifting out of range	Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000
Oven light out	Burned-out bulb	Appliance light bulb, 40-watt 316538904

Why it matters

A gas range usually does not fail all at once; it loses performance first. Fixing ignition and temperature issues early helps your Kenmore range cook evenly, light reliably, and avoid unnecessary strain on the gas valve and controls.

Last updated: February 2026

Kenmore is a brand name, and different companies have manufactured Kenmore ranges over the years. For the Kenmore Elite gas range model 79077513807, the 790 model prefix identifies it as a range built for Kenmore by Frigidaire (Electrolux/Frigidaire family); you can confirm the model series details in the 79077513807 owner's manual.

How to tell who made a Kenmore appliance

We use the model number prefix (the first three digits) to identify the original manufacturer behind many Kenmore products.

• Find the full model number on the oven frame (often behind the storage drawer or on the door frame)
• Use the first three digits as the manufacturer prefix
• Match the prefix to the manufacturer family
• Use the full model number when ordering parts to avoid fit issues

Quick prefix guide (common Kenmore range prefixes)

Kenmore prefix	Common manufacturer family	What it means for parts
790	Frigidaire / Electrolux	Many replacement parts cross to Frigidaire-style components
911	GE	Parts often align with GE-built designs
665	Whirlpool	Parts often align with Whirlpool-built designs

Why it matters

Knowing who built your Kenmore Elite range helps you troubleshoot faster and choose the right replacement parts (for example, an oven igniter or temperature sensor that matches the correct design).

If you are diagnosing a no-heat or weak-heat oven issue on this model, common repair parts include the tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403 and the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000.

Last updated: February 2026