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Where can I find my Kenmore Elite oven model number?
On the Kenmore Elite gas range model 79078413012, the model and serial number identification plate is located on the right-hand surface of the oven front frame. You access it by opening the storage drawer, warmer drawer, or broiler drawer (depending on your range configuration); see the installation guide.
Check these spots in this order:
- Open the bottom drawer (storage, warmer, or broiler drawer) and look at the right-hand oven front frame
- Look for an identification plate with the model and serial numbers
- Write down the model number, serial number, and any lot number or letter shown
- If the label is greasy, wipe it gently with a damp cloth and a drop of mild dish soap, then dry
The identification plate is more than just the model number. It also lists key details used for correct parts matching and safe setup, including burner ratings and the fuel type and pressure the range was adjusted for at the factory.
| You need this | Why we ask for it | When it’s used |
|---|---|---|
| Model number (79078413012) | Matches the correct parts diagrams | Ordering parts like an igniter or sensor |
| Serial number | Identifies production run | Service history, compatibility checks |
| Lot number/letter (if shown) | Narrows revisions within a model | When multiple versions of a part exist |
- Use a flashlight and take a close-up photo, then zoom in
- Copy the characters exactly (include all digits)
- If you are ordering an oven ignition part, match the model first, then choose the correct igniter (for example, the tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403)
Last updated: February 2026
How do you reset a Kenmore gas oven?
To reset your Kenmore gas oven on model 79078413012, turn every oven control back to OFF, then restore power by unplugging the range (or switching the breaker off) for about 30 seconds and powering it back on. After a power interruption, keeping controls at OFF helps prevent the oven from re-igniting unexpectedly.
- Turn the oven function to OFF and cancel any timed cooking.
- Turn all surface burner knobs to OFF.
- If the display is unresponsive, unplug the range or switch the circuit breaker OFF.
- Wait about 30 seconds.
- Restore power.
- Set the clock, then test Bake 300°F and confirm ignition within about 60 seconds.
During an electrical power failure, we keep all oven controls set to OFF. When power returns, the oven igniter can automatically re-ignite the burner if the thermostat/control was left ON. See the safety notes in the installation guide.
A reset clears many control glitches, but it will not fix an ignition or temperature-sensing failure. These checks narrow it down:
- No glow from igniter: suspect a failed igniter or power supply issue.
- Igniter glows but no flame in 60 seconds: suspect weak igniter or gas valve issue.
- Heats but temperature is inaccurate: suspect a sensor or calibration setting.
| Symptom | Most common cause | Part to consider for 79078413012 |
|---|---|---|
| No bake ignition | Failed bake igniter | Tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403 |
| Temperature swings or wrong temp | Faulty oven sensor | Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 |
Resetting correctly protects the electronic ignition system and helps you confirm whether the problem is a temporary control lockup or a real failure in the igniter, sensor, or gas valve.
Last updated: February 2026
Why is my Kenmore Elite oven not working?
If your Kenmore Elite gas range model 79078413012 oven will not heat, the most common causes are a loss of electrical power to the range, a weak or failed oven igniter (it should glow and light the burner within about 60 seconds), or a gas supply/valve issue. Use the checks below to pinpoint the failure safely.
- Confirm the range has power; this model uses electric ignition for the oven and should not be operated during a power failure (reset controls to OFF after an outage).
- Set Bake 300°F and watch for ignition:
- Igniter glows, but no flame after 60 seconds: igniter is often weak or the gas valve is not opening.
- No glow at all: power, wiring, control, or igniter circuit issue.
- Make sure the oven vent and airflow around the base are not blocked; the range needs fresh air for proper burner combustion.
- If surface burners work but the oven does not, focus on the oven igniter and oven gas valve circuit.
Per the installation guidance for 79078413012, when you turn the oven on, current flows to the igniter and it glows like a light bulb; once hot enough, the oven valve opens and the burner lights after a short delay.
| What you see | What it usually means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Igniter glows, no flame | Weak igniter or valve not opening | Replace igniter first in most cases |
| No glow | No power to igniter, failed igniter, wiring/control issue | Check outlet/breaker, then wiring/igniter |
| Flame lights then goes out | Normal cycling or temperature sensing issue | Verify preheat and temperature accuracy |
- Tappan range oven burner igniter 316489403 (common bake ignition failure)
- Range oven gas valve 316404901 (if igniter is proven good but valve will not open)
- Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 (if temperature is erratic or inaccurate)
On a gas range like the Kenmore Elite 79078413012, the oven still depends on electricity for ignition and safety controls. A weak igniter can glow but still fail to draw enough current to open the gas valve, so the oven never lights.
For operating steps and safety notes specific to this range, use the 79078413012 installation guide.
Last updated: February 2026
