Kenmore 79078653601 gas range Parts

A Kenmore gas range like model 79078653601 typically lasts 15 years with normal household use. Consistent cleaning, good ventilation, and fixing small burner or oven-heating issues early help you reach (and often exceed) that lifespan; see the 79078653601 owner's manual for care and maintenance guidance.

What affects lifespan the most

• Cleaning habits: grease and food spills accelerate wear on burners, igniters, and finishes
• Ventilation: using a vent hood reduces heat and grease buildup around controls
• Oven use patterns: frequent high-heat baking or broiling increases component wear
• Self-clean frequency: high heat is hard on door locks, sensors, and wiring
• Timely repairs: replacing a weak igniter or failed sensor prevents bigger failures

Maintenance checklist (high impact, low effort)

• Wipe up spills quickly, especially around burner heads and the oven bottom.
• Keep burner ports clear; remove and wash burner heads when flames look uneven.
• Use the range hood or ventilation fan during heavy cooking.
• Before running self-clean, remove heavy spills from the oven bottom (this reduces smoke and overheating).
• If baking temperatures drift, follow the oven temperature adjustment steps in the manual.

Common wear items and what they do

Part	What you’ll notice when it’s failing	Typical fix
Oven temperature sensor	Oven runs hot or cold, inconsistent baking	Replace the sensor
Oven light bulb	Oven light out	Replace bulb
Surface burner head	Uneven flame, poor ignition	Clean or replace burner head

Model-matched examples for 79078653601 include the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 and the range surface burner head 316212400.

Why it matters

A 15-year lifespan assumes safe operation and steady performance. When burners ignite reliably and the oven holds temperature, you avoid overcooking, gas-ignition delays, and heat stress on controls and wiring.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore gas range model 79078653601, the model and serial number are printed on an identification (serial) plate located on the right side of the oven front frame, inside the storage drawer or warmer drawer compartment. Use the plate information anytime you order parts or request service; see the 79078653601 owner's manual.

How to find the model and serial plate

1. Make sure the oven is off and cool.
2. Pull the storage drawer (or warmer drawer) straight out.
3. Look at the right-hand side of the oven front frame (the frame opening behind the drawer).
4. Record the model number, serial number, and any lot number/letter shown.

Quick checklist

• Check the storage drawer first (most common location)
• If your range has a warmer drawer, check there instead
• Look on the right side of the front frame, not the back panel
• Write the numbers down before ordering parts
• Match the model exactly: 79078653601

Why it matters

The identification plate lists the exact model and serial information used to match the correct Kenmore parts and specifications for your range. It can also list burner ratings and the fuel and pressure settings the range was adjusted for at the factory.

What you will typically see on the plate

Item on plate	What it’s used for
Model number (79078653601)	Ensures correct parts diagrams and replacements
Serial number	Helps identify production run and service history
Lot number/letter (if shown)	Helps narrow down version-specific parts

Last updated: February 2026

For the Kenmore 79078653601 gas range, the most commonly replaced parts are the ones tied to heating, ignition, and everyday wear: oven temperature sensing, igniters, burner components, and the oven light. Use the owner's manual to match symptoms to the right part and safe service steps.

Commonly needed replacement parts

These are frequent wear items and high-use components for this model:

• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000: helps the control maintain accurate oven temperature
• Range broil igniter 316489401: lights the broil burner; a weak igniter can cause slow or no ignition
• Range bake burner 316404400: the main oven heat source for baking
• Range oven light bulb 316538904: interior light; the manual specifies a 40-watt appliance bulb
• Range surface burner head 316212400 and range surface burner cap, 9,500-btu (black) 316213500: common cleaning-related wear and flame issues
• Range oven door seal 5304498835: helps prevent heat loss and uneven baking

Quick symptom-to-part guide

Symptom	Most likely part(s) to check	What you may notice
Oven temperature seems off	Oven temperature sensor	Overbakes, underbakes, long preheat
Broil will not light or is slow	Broil igniter	No flame, gas smell, clicking but no ignition
Bake will not heat properly	Bake burner (and ignition system)	Weak heat, uneven baking
Oven light out	Oven light bulb, light socket	No interior light
Burner flame uneven	Burner head, burner cap	Yellow tips, uneven flame pattern

Why it matters

Replacing the correct part restores safe ignition, stable oven temperature, and efficient cooking. For example, keeping burner ports clean and replacing worn burner heads or caps helps prevent improper ignition and uneven flames.

Before you order

We recommend these checks first so you get the right part the first time:

• Confirm the model and serial number from the identification plate (typically at the storage or warmer drawer area)
• Compare your symptom to the troubleshooting section in the manual
• Inspect for obvious wear: cracked igniter, torn door gasket, clogged burner ports
• Turn off power and let the range cool before servicing any component

Last updated: March 2026