Kenmore 79680272900 dryer Parts

On Kenmore dryer model 79680272900, the model and serial number are printed on the identification plate located inside the dryer door opening. Open the door and look on the cabinet frame area around the opening; that label is what we use to match the correct parts and manual.

Check these common label locations first:

• Inside the door opening on the cabinet frame (most common)
• Along the inner edge of the door opening near the top
• On the back of the dryer cabinet near the top (less common)

For a picture-based walkthrough, use the 79680272900 use & care manual.

Record these exactly as shown on the label:

• Model number (example: 79680272900)
• Serial number (unique to your dryer)
• Type (gas or electric, if listed)
• Any suffixes or revision codes printed with the model

Kenmore 796-series dryers can look similar across model numbers, but parts like a door switch, heating element, or lint screen can vary. Using the exact model number helps prevent ordering the wrong replacement part.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Kenmore dryer model 79680272900, PF stands for power failure. It means the dryer’s control detected an interruption in electrical power during or right after a cycle, so the cycle may have paused or stopped. See the 79680272900 use & care manual for control-panel behavior.

• Press Start/Pause to resume the cycle if the load is still wet.
• If the dryer won’t resume, press Power to clear the display, then reselect the cycle.
• Check the home breaker (electric dryers can run but not heat if one leg of power is lost).
• Make sure the power cord plug is fully seated in the outlet.
• Avoid using an extension cord; plug the dryer directly into a properly grounded outlet.

Repeated PF codes usually point to an unstable power supply or a loose connection.

A power interruption can leave clothes damp and can also cause the dryer to stop mid-cycle. Fixing the underlying power issue helps prevent repeat interruptions and protects components like the electronic control.

For more Kenmore dryer code help, we also recommend Kenmore 796 model dryer error codes.

Last updated: January 2026

To hard reset your Kenmore 79680272900 dryer, we recommend a power reset: turn it off, disconnect power for 1 minute, then restore power and start a cycle. This often clears temporary control glitches without changing any settings.

• Press Power to turn the dryer off.
• Unplug the dryer (or switch the breaker off).
• Wait 1 minute.
• Restore power.
• Press Power, select Normal, then press Start/Pause.

For control-panel details and cycle behavior specific to this model, use the 79680272900 use & care manual.

On the Kenmore 79680272900, CL indicates Control Lock is enabled (controls are locked), not a failure.

• Press and hold Control Lock for 5 seconds to toggle it off
• Try starting the cycle again
• If the dryer has been stopped for more than 4 minutes, it turns off automatically; press Power and restart the cycle

A reset won’t correct airflow restrictions or a failed switch or sensor. Check these common items:

• Door closes firmly; the door switch must engage
• Lint screen is clean and fully seated
• Vent duct is not crushed, kinked, or heavily restricted
• House power is correct (electric dryers can sometimes run but not heat if one breaker leg trips)

A hard reset puts the electronic control back into a normal operating state. If the issue is actually vent restriction or a failing component, fixing that root cause prevents repeat shutdowns and helps protect the heating system.

Last updated: January 2026