Kenmore 79094173316 electric freestanding range Parts

To replace the oven control board on your Kenmore electric freestanding range model 79094173316, we shut off power at the breaker, access the control area from the back, move each wire to the matching terminal on the new board (one at a time), reconnect the ribbon cable, then reinstall the rear cover and restore power.

• Turn OFF the range circuit breaker (240V) and confirm the display is dark.
• Let the range cool completely.
• Pull the range forward carefully; protect the floor.
• Take clear photos of wire locations before moving anything.
• Keep screws organized by location.

1. Disconnect power at the breaker.
2. Remove the rear access panel to reach the control area (and terminal block area).
3. If your control uses a ribbon cable, release the connector lock, then remove the ribbon.
4. Transfer wires from the old board to the new board one wire at a time (match terminal labels and your photos).
5. Reinstall the ribbon cable fully seated, then lock the connector.
6. Mount the new board securely and reinstall the rear panel.
7. Restore power and test Bake, Broil, and clock functions.

The installation instructions for this style of freestanding electric range emphasize keeping terminal block connections secure and reinstalling the rear access cover after wiring work. If you are working near the power cord connection area, do not loosen factory-secured terminal block nuts. Use the grounding method that matches your 3-wire or 4-wire setup as shown in the installation guide.

If the issue is a dead display, wrong temperatures, or erratic heating, these parts are often checked along with the control board:

A miswired control board or a loose connection can cause incorrect heating, error codes, or no operation. Moving wires one at a time and following the grounding and access-cover steps in the installation instructions helps keep the repair safe and reliable.

Last updated: February 2026

On the Kenmore 79094173316 electric freestanding range, an oven that “stops working” is usually caused by a power supply problem (tripped breaker, loose terminal block connection), a failed heating component (bake or broil element), or a control/temperature feedback issue such as a bad oven temperature sensor.

• Confirm the range has power; reset the double-pole breaker fully OFF, then ON.
• If the cooktop works but the oven does not heat, suspect an oven heating circuit issue (element, sensor, control).
• If the display is dead or the unit is intermittent, suspect a supply connection issue at the cord/terminal block.
• If the oven quit after self-clean, suspect a door lock or control issue.
• If the oven heats unevenly or never reaches set temp, suspect the sensor.

For the 79094173316, the installation instructions emphasize tight, correct terminal block connections and warn not to loosen factory-installed nuts at the terminal block. A loose or overheated connection can cause the range to lose power or behave intermittently.

• Oven temperature sensor 316490000 if temps are inaccurate or the oven shuts down during heating
• Bake element (inspect for visible damage; replace if open)
• Broil element (same checks as bake)
• Control board/clock if outputs to elements are missing
• Terminal block if connections are burned or won’t tighten (example: range terminal block 5303935271)

• Turn off the breaker before removing the rear access cover or touching wiring.
• Use a meter for electrical checks; see how to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video for safe testing basics.
• If you see melted wires, arcing marks, or a burning smell, stop and have the range serviced.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore electric freestanding range model 79094173316, the model and serial plate is located on the lower right front frame of the appliance; an alternate location may be under the cooktop. For pictures and exact label wording, use the 79094173316 installation guide.

• Open the oven door and look along the lower right front frame (front edge of the range body).
• Look under the cooktop (alternate label location on some units).
• Check for a metal or foil serial plate rather than a paper sticker.
• Use a flashlight and wipe dust or grease off the plate to read it clearly.
• Write down the full model number and serial number exactly as shown.

1. Make sure the range is cool and the oven is off.
2. Open the oven door fully.
3. Look at the front frame area near the bottom, focusing on the right side.
4. If you do not see it, check under the cooktop area for the alternate plate location.

The model number is the key to ordering the correct Kenmore range parts (like a bake element, oven temperature sensor, or surface element control switch) and matching the right installation and wiring instructions.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore electric freestanding range model 79094173316, the overheat safety device is normally a high-limit thermostat mounted to the back of the oven cavity and reached by removing the rear access panel. Use the wiring diagram and component views in the 79094173316 owner’s manual to match the exact part on your range.

After the range is cool and power is off, we access the overheat protector from the back.

• Behind the rear sheet-metal cover (rear access panel)
• Fastened to the oven cavity back (small round or oval thermostat body)
• Wired in series with the bake and or broil heating circuit
• Usually has 2 wires on spade terminals
• Positioned near where the bake and broil wiring routes across the rear

Follow the clearances and electrical safety basics in the 79094173316 installation guide before moving the range.

• Switch off the 240V range breaker and confirm the oven is off
• Let the oven cool completely
• Pull the range forward carefully; avoid stressing the power cord
• Remove the rear access panel screws; lift the panel off
• Photograph wire positions before disconnecting anything

Many customers say “thermal fuse” when they mean the oven’s high-limit thermostat.

If you search only for a “thermal fuse,” you can miss the real overheat protector. Identifying the correct high-limit thermostat location on model 79094173316 helps you test the right circuit and avoid replacing unrelated parts like the oven temperature sensor.

Last updated: February 2026

If your Kenmore electric range model 79094173316 oven is not getting hot, the most common causes are a failed bake element, a bad oven temperature sensor, or a control problem that is not sending power to the heater. Start with a quick visual check, then test the heating circuit.

• Confirm the oven is set to Bake (not Delay Start or Sabbath mode, if equipped).
• Make sure the range has correct power; electric ovens typically need 240 VAC to heat properly.
• Look for a blister, crack, or hole on the bake element.
• If the oven heats on Broil but not Bake, the bake circuit is the likely issue.
• If the oven heats but is consistently off-temperature, the sensor is the likely issue.

Here are the most frequent fixes for this symptom on electric ranges like the Kenmore 79094173316:

If you find damage or failed testing, replace the matching part:

• Frigidaire range bake element 316407501
• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000

• Shut off power at the breaker before removing panels or touching wiring.
• Pull the range forward carefully and inspect the power cord and terminal area for heat damage.
• Check the bake element for continuity with a multimeter.
• Check the oven temperature sensor resistance at room temperature; a sensor that is far out of range typically causes poor heating control.
• If both test good, the issue is commonly wiring connections or the electronic control.

For wiring and access details specific to this model, follow the installation guide.

An oven that will not heat is often a simple heater or sensor failure, but it can also be a power supply or wiring problem. Correct diagnosis prevents repeat failures and helps avoid overheating terminals and connectors.

Last updated: February 2026