Kenmore 79078618504 gas range Parts

A Kenmore gas range like model 79078618504 typically lasts 15 years with normal household use. Regular cleaning and basic maintenance (especially keeping grease from building up around burners and inside the oven) helps you get the full expected lifespan.

Typical lifespan and what affects it

Most gas ranges reach their full service life when these factors stay in check:

• Cooking frequency (daily heavy use shortens life)
• Grease and spill cleanup (grease buildup can create heat and ignition problems)
• Proper gas supply and pressure (steady flame and reliable ignition)
• Door seal condition (heat retention and bake performance)
• Electrical health (spark ignition, controls, wiring connections)

Maintenance that helps your range reach 15 years

The Kenmore use and care guidance emphasizes keeping the range clean and free of grease. Use these habits as your baseline:

• Clean cooktop and burner areas regularly; do not let grease accumulate
• Keep the area under surface burners clean and dry after boilovers
• Avoid leaving heavy cleaner residue; follow product directions
• Remove items from the oven before self-cleaning and follow the cycle instructions
• If the range has been in temperatures below 32°F, let it sit above 32°F for at least 3 hours before powering it on (helps protect the electronic control)

For model-specific cleaning and self-clean steps, use the 79078618504 owner's manual.

Parts that commonly impact performance over time

When a range starts heating unevenly, struggling to ignite, or losing temperature accuracy, these parts are often involved:

Symptom	Common cause	Example part for 79078618504
Oven temperature swings	Sensor drifting out of spec	Oven temperature sensor 316490000
Oven will not heat (bake)	Weak igniter	Bake igniter 5304534663
Heat leaks, longer preheat	Worn door gasket	Oven door seal 5304498835

Why it matters

A 15-year lifespan assumes the range can maintain safe, consistent ignition and stable oven temperatures. Simple cleaning plus timely replacement of wear-related parts helps prevent nuisance failures and keeps cooking performance consistent.

Last updated: February 2026

A Kenmore 79078618504 gas oven is built around a gas burner and an electric igniter that lights the gas, plus temperature sensing and safety controls that cycle heat to hold your set temperature. Your model also includes key user parts like racks, the oven light, and a self-clean door latch system (on equipped models). See the owner's manual for the full feature list and diagrams.

Main parts you will find in a gas oven

• Oven burner (bake burner): produces heat for baking
• Hot surface igniter: glows to ignite gas and allow the oven valve to open
• Oven gas valve: opens to feed gas when the igniter is hot enough
• Oven temperature sensor: tells the control how hot the oven is
• Oven cavity and bottom panel: the insulated cooking box and its removable panels
• Oven racks: support cookware at different heights
• Oven light and socket: illuminates the cavity
• Door, gasket (seal), and latch (self-clean models): keeps heat in and locks during self-clean

How the heating system works (what each part does)

When you set BAKE, current flows to the igniter; it glows like a light bulb. Once hot, the oven valve opens and the burner lights, typically after a short delay. The igniter and burner then cycle on and off to maintain temperature.

Part	What it controls	Common symptom when it fails
Igniter	Lighting the bake burner	No bake heat, long preheat, weak flame
Gas valve	Gas flow to burner	No ignition even with glowing igniter
Temperature sensor	Temperature feedback	Overheats, underheats, erratic temps
Door seal	Heat retention	Slow preheat, uneven baking, hot handle

Model-specific notes from the installation information

• This cooktop is not removable; do not attempt to remove it.
• Do not operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure; reset controls to OFF.
• Surface burners can be lit with a match during an outage (use extreme caution).

Parts we commonly replace for oven performance issues

If you are troubleshooting heat or temperature problems, these model-matched parts are common starting points:

• Frigidaire range bake igniter 5304534663
• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000
• Range oven gas valve 316404901
• Range oven door seal 5304498835

Why it matters

Knowing the core oven parts helps you diagnose symptoms faster (no heat, slow preheat, inaccurate temperature, heat loss at the door) and choose the right replacement part for your Kenmore 79078618504.

Last updated: February 2026

On the Kenmore gas range model 79078618504, the model and serial number are printed on an identification plate located on the right side of the oven front frame in the storage or warmer drawer compartment. The owner's manual also notes this as the primary serial plate location.

How to find it (quick steps)

• Turn the range off and let it cool.
• Pull the storage drawer (or warmer drawer) fully open.
• Look at the right-hand side of the oven front frame (the frame you see around the oven opening).
• Check the lower front frame area near the drawer opening if you do not see it immediately.
• Write down the model number, serial number, and any lot number/letter shown.

Common label locations for this model

Location	What you will see	When to check it
Right side of oven front frame (drawer compartment)	Identification plate with model and serial	First choice for model 79078618504
Right-hand surface of the oven front frame at the drawer opening	Same identification plate	If the plate is not visible from the first angle
Lower panel area near the drawer opening	Identification plate (some installations)	If your range has a different lower front layout

Why it matters

We use the serial number (along with the full model number) to match the correct Kenmore gas range parts, fuel setup details, and burner ratings for your exact build. That helps avoid ordering the wrong igniter, sensor, or gas valve.

If you are ordering parts

When you look up parts for model 79078618504, keep the ID plate info handy. Common oven-related parts customers replace include the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 and the frigidaire range bake igniter 5304534663.

Last updated: February 2026

On the Kenmore 79078618504 gas range, the cooktop (top) is not removable, so we do not remove it for service. For cleaning and most repairs, we access components by removing burner parts, the oven bottom panel, or by pulling the range out after shutting off utilities; see the installation guide for safety notes.

What you can remove for access (typical steps)

• Turn all burner knobs to OFF and let everything cool.
• Remove the burner grates.
• Lift off burner caps.
• Lift off the burner heads (if your configuration allows); clean and reinstall in the same positions.
• For oven access, remove the oven bottom panel (inside the oven cavity) as outlined in the owner's manual.

Safe ways to access parts when the top will not lift

If you need deeper access (spark module, wiring, gas connections), use one of these approaches:

Access method	What it helps with	What to watch for
Remove burner caps/heads and grates	Cleaning, burner flame issues	Keep parts matched to the correct burner location
Access through oven cavity (remove bottom panel)	Bake burner and igniter inspection	Hot surfaces; sharp edges
Pull range forward from the wall	Rear connections, harness routing	Shut off gas and unplug first; verify anti-tip bracket engagement after

Why it matters

Trying to lift a non-removable cooktop can bend the top, damage igniters, or pinch the wire harness. Using the correct access points protects the manifold, spark system, and burner alignment so the range lights and heats properly.

Parts that commonly relate to “top access” symptoms

If the reason you want to lift the top is clicking, no spark, or uneven flames, these model-matched parts are often involved:

• Cooktop spark module 5304505695
• Range surface burner head 316212400
• Igniter and orifice holder 316237805

Last updated: February 2026