Kenmore 79096419401 electric range Parts

If you’re trying to identify your Kenmore range, the fastest way is to match the model number on the appliance ID tag to your paperwork. For this page, the model is Kenmore 79096419401 electric range; confirm your tag shows 79096419401 to be sure you have the same unit.

Check these common locations on a Kenmore electric range:

• Open the oven door and look along the door frame or front frame of the oven cavity
• Check the lower drawer area (warming drawer or storage drawer) frame
• Look behind the control panel area (less common)
• Compare the tag to your purchase receipt or warranty paperwork

For diagrams and feature callouts that help you match what you see on your range, use the 79096419401 owner’s manual.

The ID tag usually includes several numbers. Use this quick guide:

The model number is what ensures you get the right parts and instructions for your exact Kenmore range. Even small differences between similar models can change the bake element, control panel, or surface element parts.

If you’re ordering parts after you identify the model, common examples on this model include the range oven light bulb 316538904 and the frigidaire range bake element 316413800.

Last updated: January 2026

A Kenmore electric range like model 79096419401 typically lasts 13 to 15 years with normal household use and basic maintenance. Keeping the oven door sealed, elements heating evenly, and controls working correctly helps you reach that lifespan; see the 79096419401 owner's manual for care and operating guidance.

• Heavy high-heat cooking (broil and self-clean use)
• Power surges and loose electrical connections
• Worn heating components (bake and broil)
• Heat loss from a damaged door seal
• Spills and moisture getting into the control area

• Wipe up spills after the range cools to protect wiring and controls.
• Avoid slamming the oven door; it stresses hinges and the door seal.
• Use cookware that matches burner size to reduce radiant element cycling.
• If you run self-clean, remove racks and ventilate well; high heat is hard on components.

Knowing the typical 13 to 15 year lifespan helps you plan: if your 79096419401 is near that range and needs multiple major parts (elements, control board, wiring), comparing repair cost to replacement is usually the smartest next step.

Last updated: March 2026

For Kenmore electric range model 79096419401, the most commonly replaced parts are the oven heating elements, oven light components, and door sealing/latch parts because they see the most heat and wear. Use the diagrams and part references in the 79096419401 installation guide to match the correct part to your exact symptom.

• Oven not heating or uneven baking: frigidaire range bake element 316413800
• Broil not working: frigidaire range broil element 316203301
• Surface burner not heating correctly: range dual radiant surface element 316555800
• Oven light out or flickering: range oven light bulb 316538904 and/or range light socket 316116400
• Heat leaking, poor temperature control: frigidaire range oven door seal 316405000
• Door won’t lock or unlock (self-clean issues): universal/multiflex (frigidaire) range oven door latch 316405800
• Control panel issues (worn or unreadable): range control overlay 139091301 or range control panel 316402717

• Confirm your model number is 79096419401.
• Match the failed function to the part category (bake, broil, surface, light, door).
• Compare the part name and ID to your parts list to avoid look-alikes.
• If you are replacing an element, inspect wiring terminals for heat damage.

Starting with the high-wear parts saves time and money: elements, bulbs, and door seals fix a large share of “no heat,” “won’t broil,” and “long preheat” complaints on electric ranges.

Last updated: March 2026