Kenmore 79094102702 electric range Parts

The F10 error on Kenmore model 79094102702 means the oven control detected an unsafe, runaway temperature condition. We fix it by stopping the oven, resetting power, and then checking the most common causes: the oven temperature sensor, wiring, and the electronic control.

Step 1: Make it safe and reset the range

• Press STOP/CLEAR to stop beeping and clear the display.
• Turn OFF the range at the breaker (or unplug if accessible) for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Restore power and test BAKE at 350°F.
• If the code returns quickly, stop using the oven until the cause is corrected.

What usually causes an F10 on this model

In most cases, F10 is triggered by a bad temperature reading or a control problem.

• Failed or drifting oven temperature sensor
• Loose, damaged, or shorted sensor wiring/connectors
• Electronic oven control (clock/control board) fault
• Overheating from restricted airflow or heavy soil buildup

Quick part check (most common)

If the oven heats erratically or throws F10 during preheat, the first part we check is the sensor: frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000.

Basic troubleshooting flow (fastest path)

1. Reset power and retest.
2. Inspect the sensor harness at the back of the oven cavity and at the control area for heat damage or loose pins.
3. If wiring looks good, replace the sensor.
4. If F10 continues after a known-good sensor, the control is the next likely cause.

What you can expect after each fix

What you do	What it tells us	Next step
Reset power and F10 is gone	Temporary control glitch or intermittent issue	Monitor during several bake cycles
F10 returns during preheat	Sensor circuit or control issue	Check wiring, then replace sensor
Oven overheats (burning smell, extreme temps)	High-risk runaway heat condition	Stop use; repair before cooking

Why it matters

F10 is a safety-related over-temperature condition. Addressing it quickly protects the bake element, wiring harness, and control, and helps prevent repeated shutdowns mid-cook.

For control features and error-code behavior specific to this range, use the 79094102702 owner’s manual and the Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes reference.

Last updated: January 2026

To reset the Kenmore electric range model 79094102702, turn the range OFF, then restore power by resetting the household breaker (or unplugging and plugging back in). After power returns, reset the clock and any oven function as needed; this is the normal post-reset step in the 79094102702 owner's manual.

Quick reset options (most common)

• Breaker reset (best overall): Switch the range breaker OFF for 1 minute, then ON.
• Unplug reset (if accessible): Unplug for 1 minute, then plug back in.
• Clear a control lockout: If the display shows “LOC”, press and hold the oven lockout pad for 3 seconds to toggle lockout off.
• After any reset: Set the time of day and reselect Bake/Broil settings.

Step-by-step: breaker reset

1. Turn all surface knobs to OFF and press Cancel/Off on the control.
2. At your home electrical panel, switch the range breaker OFF.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Switch the breaker ON.
5. Set the clock and test Bake for a few minutes.

What a reset fixes (and what it does not)

Symptom	Reset helps?	What to check next
Control frozen, wrong display, beeping after outage	Yes	Set clock, retry a cooking mode
Oven won’t heat but display works	Sometimes	Bake element, sensor, wiring
“LOC” appears and buttons don’t respond	Yes	Cancel lockout (hold 3 seconds)
Repeated error codes	Sometimes	Use the error code chart and test components

Why it matters

A power interruption can leave the electronic oven control in an unstable state. A full power reset clears the control memory and forces the range to restart cleanly; the manual also notes that once power resumes you should reset the clock and oven function.

If the oven still won’t heat after resetting

These parts commonly cause no-heat or poor-heating symptoms on this model:

• Range bake element 316075103 (burned or broken element)
• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 (sensor out of range)
• Loose or overheated wiring at the element terminals

For model-specific control features and lockout behavior, use the 79094102702 owner's manual. For fault displays, use Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Kenmore 79094102702 electric range, the oven temperature sensor is mounted inside the oven cavity on the rear wall (upper area). You typically access it from inside the oven by removing the racks, then removing the sensor’s mounting screws and pulling it forward.

Where to look (quick locator)

• Open the oven door and remove all oven racks.
• Look at the back wall inside the oven, usually near the top.
• You will see a thin metal probe held by two screws.
• The sensor wiring passes through the rear wall to a connector behind the range.

Safe access and replacement overview

• Disconnect power at the breaker before touching wiring.
• Remove racks for working room.
• Remove the sensor’s mounting screws from inside the oven.
• Gently pull the sensor toward you until the wire connector is reachable.
• Disconnect the plug, connect the new sensor, and reinstall.

If you need the exact access steps and any model-specific notes, use the 79094102702 owner’s manual.

What a bad temperature sensor can cause

A failing sensor can make the oven heat incorrectly or behave inconsistently. Common symptoms include:

• Oven too hot or too cool compared to the set temperature
• Long preheat times
• Temperature swings during baking
• Error codes related to oven temperature sensing

For code lookups that commonly relate to sensor or temperature issues, use Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes.

Sensor vs. calibration: which is more likely?

Issue	What you notice	Best next step
Calibration offset	Oven is consistently off by a similar amount	Adjust oven temperature offset in the control settings (see manual)
Sensor problem	Temps are erratic, or oven overheats/underheats unpredictably	Inspect wiring/connector; replace sensor if needed

Why it matters

The temperature sensor is the feedback device the control uses to regulate bake and broil heat. If it is loose, damaged, or out of spec, the oven can’t maintain stable temperatures, which affects baking results and can trigger fault codes.

Last updated: January 2026