Kenmore Elite 79046703606 electric range Parts

To reset the Kenmore Elite electric range model 79046703606, start with a simple power reset (breaker off, then back on). If you need a full control reset, clearing stored recipes restores factory settings for key control adjustments.

Quick reset options (start here)

• Power reset (most common): Turn the range circuit breaker OFF for 1 minute, then turn it ON.
• Cancel a running function: Press CANCEL/CLEAR once to stop Bake, Broil, or Self-Clean.
• Unlock the control/door (if “Loc” shows): Press and hold the Oven Lockout pad for 3 seconds until the door unlocks.
• After Self-Clean: Wait for the oven to cool; the door typically unlocks after about 1 hour once the “DOOR LOCKED” indicator goes out.

Factory-style reset (clears stored recipes and restores control adjustments)

The manual describes a reset that clears stored recipes and returns several control settings back to factory defaults.

1. Press and hold the recipe keypad until the first beep sounds (about 6 seconds).
2. After the first beep, press the START keypad once to erase stored recipes.

This reset also restores common control adjustments such as:

• 12/24-hour time display
• Continuous Bake or 12-hour energy savings mode
• Silent control operation
• Fahrenheit/Celsius display
• Any oven temperature offset adjustments

For the exact keypad names and sequence on your console, use the 79046703606 owner’s manual.

What gets reset (and what does not)

Reset method	What it affects	What it does not fix
Breaker power reset	Control board reboot, temporary glitches	Failed heating element, bad sensor, wiring damage
Clear stored recipes reset	Stored recipes and multiple control settings	Door lock motor problems, temperature sensor failures
Oven Lockout toggle	Locks/unlocks oven operation	Heating performance issues

Why it matters

A “reset” can clear a frozen display, stuck mode, or incorrect control setting. If the oven still won’t heat or overheats after resetting, the issue is usually a component such as the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002 or a wiring/connection problem.

Last updated: January 2026

Kenmore Elite launched as a premium Kenmore line in the late 1990s (commonly cited as 1999). For your Kenmore Elite electric range model 79046703606, the exact build year is best identified by the serial number on the appliance’s serial plate, then matching it to the date-code format in the 79046703606 owner’s manual.

How to find the date for model 79046703606

The most reliable way to date a specific Kenmore Elite range is to use the model and serial information from the serial plate.

• Locate the serial plate on the range (the manual shows the serial plate location).
• Write down the full model number 79046703606 and the serial number.
• Use the serial number date code format for the manufacturer behind the Kenmore model.
• If the label is hard to read, take a clear photo and zoom in to confirm characters.
• Keep the serial number recorded for parts matching and service history.

What “Kenmore Elite” means versus your range’s build year

“Kenmore Elite” is a product line name, not a single release-year model. The line started in the late 1990s, but individual Elite models were produced across many years.

Item	What it tells you	What it does not tell you
Kenmore Elite name	Premium line tier and features	Exact manufacturing year
Model number (79046703606)	Exact design family for parts lookup	Exact build date
Serial number	Production date code (year and often week/month)	Feature set by itself

Why it matters

Knowing the build year helps us match the correct wiring, control components, and oven temperature calibration parts for your exact production run. It also helps when troubleshooting heating issues where components like the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002 are commonly involved.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Kenmore Elite electric range model 79046703606, the model and serial number are printed on the serial plate located on the oven front frame behind the oven door (and on some versions, behind the storage drawer). Use the exact model number when ordering parts.

Where to look on model 79046703606

Check these common label locations in this order:

• Open the oven door and look along the front frame/door jamb area.
• Look behind the oven door on the front frame (most common).
• Pull out the storage drawer and look on the frame behind it (some versions).
• If the label is hard to see, use a flashlight and look for a silver or white serial plate.

How to record it correctly

Write down the information exactly as shown on the serial plate:

• Model number (example format: 790.4670* family; your full model is 79046703606)
• Serial number
• Lot number or letter (if listed)

Quick checklist

Item	Why you need it	Where it’s used
Model number	Ensures correct part fit	Parts lookup and diagrams
Serial number	Identifies production details	Service and support
Lot number/letter	Helps match revisions	Parts inquiries

Why it matters

Kenmore Elite ranges often have multiple versions that look similar. Using the exact 79046703606 model number helps us match the correct wiring, control parts, and oven components the first time.

For the diagram and label callouts, use the 79046703606 owner’s manual.

Last updated: January 2026