How to read Kenmore model numbers?
Kenmore model numbers are designed to tell you who built the appliance and which exact version you own. For Kenmore electric ranges like model 79092203015, the first 3 digits are the manufacturer prefix, and the remaining digits identify the base model and its specific feature or production variations.
Most Kenmore model numbers follow this pattern:
- Prefix (first 3 digits): identifies the original manufacturer (OEM) that built the unit for Kenmore
- Middle digits: identify the base design or series
- Ending digits: identify the exact variation (color, control style, feature package, production run)
| Model number example | What it tells you | Why you care |
|---|---|---|
| 79092203015 | 790 = manufacturer prefix; 92203 = base model; 015 = variation | Helps match the correct parts list and wiring configuration |
Using the full model number (not just the prefix) helps us match parts that fit your exact range configuration, including the correct electrical setup and safety hardware.
This matters most when ordering or installing items tied to wiring and fit, such as:
- Terminal block and power cord connections
- Surface element switches and radiant elements
- Oven temperature sensor and heating elements
- Control panel and overlay components
- Use the entire model number, including the last digits (variation)
- Match the model number exactly on your range’s ID plate
- When installing or moving the range, follow the anti-tip and electrical requirements in the 79092203015 installation guide
If you are reading the model number because you are chasing a fault code, use the prefix to pick the right error-code family. Many Kenmore ranges with a 790 prefix use the same style of fault-code logic.
- Reference: Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes
Why it matters: The prefix gets you into the right “family,” but the full model number gets you the right parts and installation details for safe, correct repairs.
Last updated: January 2026
What was the size of the Kenmore 79092203015 oven?
For the Kenmore 79092203015 electric range, the installation information focuses on required clearances (the space around the range), not the oven cavity capacity. Most 30-inch freestanding electric ranges have an oven capacity in the 4.8 to 5.7 cu. ft. range; confirm the exact spec in the 79092203015 owner's manual.
When customers ask for oven size, it typically refers to one of these:
- Oven capacity (cu. ft.): how much fits inside the oven
- Range width (in.): usually 30 inches for most freestanding ranges
- Overall dimensions (H x W x D): used for fit and installation
- Required clearances: safe spacing to cabinets and walls
From the installation guidance for this model, we can directly confirm key clearance requirements; see the 79092203015 installation guide.
Use these common planning points from the installation instructions:
- 30 inches minimum from cooktop to the bottom of an unprotected wood/metal cabinet
- 24 inches minimum if the cabinet bottom is properly protected
- 0 inches minimum clearance at the rear of the range (follow all dimension requirements in the guide)
- Avoid storage cabinets above surface units when possible
- A range hood that extends at least 5 inches beyond cabinet bottoms helps reduce reach-over risk
| What you need | Typical value for this type of range | Best place to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Oven capacity | 4.8 to 5.7 cu. ft. | 79092203015 owner's manual |
| Range width | 30 inches | 79092203015 installation guide |
| Cabinet clearance above cooktop | 24 to 30 inches | 79092203015 installation guide |
Getting the right “size” prevents two common problems: buying a range that does not fit your cabinet cutout, and installing a range without the correct clearances (which can create overheating and safety issues). The manual and installation guide keep your measurements aligned with Kenmore requirements.
Last updated: January 2026
Who makes Kenmore 79092203015?
Kenmore model 79092203015 is made by Frigidaire. We identify the manufacturer by the 790 prefix in the model number, which is the Kenmore source code used for Frigidaire-built ranges.
Check the model and serial tag on the range (commonly on the oven frame behind the door, or on a side frame). You are looking for the full model number 79092203015.
- Match the prefix: 790
- Confirm the full model number: 79092203015
- Record the serial number too (helpful for parts lookups)
- Use the documentation for model-specific details: 79092203015 installation guide
Knowing Frigidaire built this Kenmore range helps ensure you get compatible components like surface element switches, heating elements, and sensors.
| What it affects | Example part type | Example part on this model page |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop burner heat control | Surface element control switch | Frigidaire range surface element control switch 316436001 |
| Oven temperature accuracy | Oven temperature sensor | Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 |
| Oven won’t bake | Bake element | Frigidaire range bake element 316407501 |
If you are diagnosing a display fault or beeping, use the error code charts for Frigidaire-built Kenmore 790 ranges: Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes.
Kenmore is a brand label; different manufacturers built different Kenmore models. Using the 790 prefix to identify Frigidaire prevents ordering the wrong range parts and speeds up troubleshooting.
Last updated: January 2026
How to reset Kenmore oven model 79092203015?
To reset a Kenmore electric range model 79092203015, we recommend doing a full power reset: turn the range off, shut off power at the circuit breaker for 1 minute, then restore power and set the clock. This clears many control glitches and false error displays.
- Turn all surface element knobs to OFF.
- If the oven is running, press Cancel/Off on the control.
- Switch the range circuit breaker OFF.
- Wait 60 seconds (2 to 5 minutes is fine if the control seems “stuck”).
- Switch the breaker ON.
- Reset the clock and test Bake and Broil.
For control-specific button sequences and display behavior, follow the steps in the 79092203015 owner’s manual.
A reset helps, but recurring codes usually point to a failed component or wiring issue.
Common next checks:
- If the oven temperature seems wrong, inspect the sensor connection; a failed sensor can trigger heating faults (see frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000).
- If the oven will not heat after reset, check for a failed bake or broil element.
- If the range was recently moved, verify the power cord and terminal block connections are tight.
- If the control is unresponsive, power reset again for 5 minutes, then retest.
A good reference for interpreting Kenmore range codes is the Kenmore 790 self-cleaning range error codes guide.
Resetting the control restores normal operation after a power surge, keypad glitch, or interrupted cooking cycle. If the problem returns quickly, the reset is acting like a “symptom clearer” and the real fix is usually a sensor, heating element, or control-related part.
| What you see | What a reset can do | What to do next if it returns |
|---|---|---|
| Blank or frozen display | Reboots the control | Check house breaker, then wiring connections |
| Error code appears | Clears temporary faults | Use error code guide; test sensor/heating circuit |
| Oven won’t heat | Sometimes restores relay logic | Check bake/broil elements and sensor |
Last updated: January 2026




