How many watts does a Kenmore oven use?
For the Kenmore 91147829100 electric built-in double oven, total wattage depends on which heating elements are on at the same time. The most accurate watt and amp information for your exact unit is listed on the rating plate and supported by the electrical requirements in the 91147829100 installation guide.
Wall ovens do not draw one fixed wattage all the time. Power use changes based on:
- Bake vs. broil selection (each uses a different element)
- Whether both ovens are heating at once (double ovens can stack loads)
- Preheat (higher, steadier draw) vs. cycling at temperature (on and off)
- Convection fan use (small load compared to heating elements)
- Self-clean cycle (typically the highest demand mode)
Use these model-specific checks:
- Rating plate: Located on the oven frame (commonly visible with the door open)
- Electrical requirements section: Confirms the oven must be on an individual, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a breaker or fuse sized per the rating plate
- Installation wiring details: Confirms proper junction box and conduit strain relief practices
If you are trying to size a circuit or troubleshoot nuisance breaker trips, we recommend using the rating plate values first.
Most 30-inch electric built-in double ovens fall into these common ranges:
| Oven mode / component | Typical wattage range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bake element (per oven) | 2,000 to 3,500 W | Cycles during normal baking |
| Broil element (per oven) | 3,000 to 4,500 W | Often higher draw than bake |
| Convection fan | 20 to 150 W | Motor load is relatively small |
| Oven light | 40 W | Many models use a 40-watt appliance bulb |
Knowing wattage helps you confirm the correct breaker size, avoid overloaded circuits, and diagnose heating problems. For example, if the oven light is out, the manual specifies a 40-watt appliance bulb; you can match that with the oven lamp 40A15 if you need a replacement.
- Shut off power at the main circuit breaker before removing covers or accessing wiring
- Do not shorten the flexible conduit; use the correct strain relief clamp size
- Use proper connectors when joining aluminum house wiring to copper leads
You can also search additional Kenmore parts and diagrams by model number on Sears PartsDirect.
Last updated: February 2026
What was the size of the Kenmore 91147829100 oven?
The Kenmore 91147829100 is a 30-inch built-in double electric wall oven. For installation sizing, the key “size” is the cabinet cutout: a 30-inch cabinet with a cutout width of 28 1/2 inches minimum (28 5/8 inches maximum) and a cutout height of 51 13/16 inches minimum (51 15/16 inches maximum). See the installation guide for the exact cutout diagram and clearances.
When people ask for the “size,” they often mean one of these:
- Nominal oven size: 30-inch built-in double wall oven
- Cabinet cutout size: the opening the oven fits into (most important for replacement)
- Overall exterior dimensions: varies by trim and overlap; use the installation diagram for exacts
Use these measurements to confirm your cabinet opening for the 91147829100 double oven installation:
- Cabinet width: 30 inches
- Cutout width: 28 1/2 inches min. to 28 5/8 inches max.
- Cutout height: 51 13/16 inches min. to 51 15/16 inches max.
- Cutout depth: 23 1/2 inches minimum
- Clearance: allow at least 21 inches clearance to adjacent corners, drawers, or walls when the door is opened
| Measurement | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Cutout width | 28 1/2 in. | 28 5/8 in. |
| Cutout height | 51 13/16 in. | 51 15/16 in. |
| Cutout depth | 23 1/2 in. | Not specified |
Matching the cutout width, height, and depth prevents fit problems, door interference, and installation stress on the oven frame. It also helps you avoid ordering a replacement wall oven that will not mount correctly.
If you are measuring for a replacement or planning a repair, we recommend confirming the model tag and then using the parts list for Kenmore 91147829100 first; you can also search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.
Last updated: February 2026
Why is my Kenmore Elite double oven not working?
If your Kenmore 91147829100 electric built-in double oven will not work at all, the most common cause is a power problem (tripped breaker, blown fuse, or lost supply). If the control shows an “F” code, clear it and retry after the oven cools; repeated codes point to a control-related fault.
- Reset the household breaker for the oven (turn it fully OFF, then back ON).
- Confirm the oven has the correct supply (typically 240/120V, 60 Hz for this installation type).
- If the display is flashing “F” plus a number/letter, press CLEAR/OFF, let the oven cool for 1 hour, then try Bake again.
- If the oven is stuck locked after self-clean, wait for the cavity temperature to drop below the unlock temperature.
- If only the light is out (but the oven heats), check the bulb and light switch; use owner's manual.
When the display works but the oven will not heat, we focus on the heating circuit and temperature feedback.
- Inspect the bake and broil elements for visible damage (blisters, cracks, burn spots).
- Test the oven temperature sensor for an out-of-range reading; a failed sensor can prevent normal heating. Consider wall oven temperature sensor WB23T10015.
- If the oven overheats or shuts down, a safety device can open; check the wall oven safety thermostat WB24T10060.
- If the oven runs hot externally or shuts down during use, verify the cooling fan is operating; see wall oven cooling fan assembly WB26K5061.
| Symptom | Most likely area to check | Typical next step |
|---|---|---|
| No display, no response | Power supply, breaker/fuse | Reset breaker; verify supply wiring |
| “F” code flashing | Control detected a fault | Clear code; cool 1 hour; retry |
| Display works, no heat | Elements, sensor, safety thermostat | Visual check; meter tests |
| Won’t unlock after clean | Normal cool-down lock | Wait for cool-down; retry CLEAR/OFF |
This model is a built-in double oven; it relies on a stable 240/120V supply and multiple safety and temperature-control parts. A simple power reset can restore operation, but repeated fault codes or no-heat symptoms usually trace to the sensor, safety thermostat, or airflow from the cooling fan.
For replacement parts for Kenmore model 91147829100, use the parts list for this model or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.
Last updated: February 2026





