Kenmore Elite 79098023801 electric range Parts

For your Kenmore Elite electric range model 79098023801, the model and serial number are printed on the serial plate. On this style of range, the serial plate is typically located on the oven frame behind the door area or around the drawer opening; confirm the exact spot using the owner's manual.

Common places to check on model 79098023801

Look for a sticker or metal tag with Model and Serial information in these areas:

• Along the oven frame behind the oven door (door jamb area)
• Around the storage or warming drawer opening (upper frame edge)
• On the back panel near the power cord access area
• On a side frame rail if the range has been pulled out

What the label looks like (and what to write down)

The serial plate usually includes:

• Model number (example format: 790.9802xxxx)
• Serial number
• Electrical ratings (volts/amps)
• Manufacturer information

We recommend recording both numbers in a safe place because parts lookups and troubleshooting steps often depend on the full model and serial.

Item	Why you need it	Where it’s used
Model number	Identifies the exact range design	Parts diagrams, compatible parts
Serial number	Identifies production run details	Service history, certain part revisions

Why it matters

Kenmore Elite ranges can share similar styling across multiple model numbers, but internal parts (like an oven control board, temperature sensor, or surface element) can differ. Using the correct model number helps us match the right replacement parts and avoid returns.

If the label is hard to read

• Wipe gently with a damp cloth and mild dish soap; dry completely
• Use a flashlight at an angle to make faint printing easier to see
• Take a close-up photo and zoom in
• Avoid abrasive cleaners that can remove the printing

If you need to order parts after you find the model number, you can use the parts list for this model or search by model on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

If your Kenmore Elite electric range 79098023801 is not working, the most common causes are a power supply problem (tripped breaker, blown fuse, loose connection), control settings that are not set correctly, or an electronic control fault (an “F” code). Start with power and control checks, then test key heating components.

Quick checks first (most fixes start here)

• Check for a power outage: verify other kitchen lights and outlets work.
• Reset the breaker: electric ranges typically use a 240V double-pole breaker; reset it fully OFF, then ON.
• Confirm the range is not in a “stuck” mode: press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
• If the clock reset after an outage, reset the clock and reselect the cooking function (the range can resume operation when power returns).
• If an “F” code is showing, clear it with STOP; if it returns, focus on the control and wiring.

What the symptoms usually mean

Symptom	Most likely cause	What to do next
Nothing works (no display, no heat)	No power to range, breaker/fuse, cord/terminal connection	Verify breaker, then inspect power connection at the terminal block
Cooktop works but oven does not	Control settings, oven control fault, failed bake element or sensor	Confirm settings in the owner's manual, then test bake element and sensor
Oven beeps and shows an “F” code	Electronic control detected a fault	Press STOP, reprogram; if it repeats, check wiring and control board
One surface element will not heat	Wrong knob used, low setting, failed element or relay	Try another element setting; then test element and relay board

Parts that commonly fix “not working” complaints

If testing points to a failed component, these are common on this model:

• Terminal block 5304409888 (burned or loose power connection symptoms)
• Oven element 318601604 (oven not heating or weak baking)
• Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002 (temperature issues, erratic baking)
• Frigidaire range oven relay control board 316443927 (repeating fault codes, no heat commands)

Why it matters

An electric range can look “dead” from a simple power issue, but repeated fault codes or no-heat symptoms often trace back to the bake circuit (element, sensor, relay/control) or a loose high-voltage connection. Checking in the right order prevents unnecessary parts replacement.

You can order replacement parts for model 79098023801 from the parts list for this range, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

To reset your Kenmore Elite electric range model 79098023801, use a power reset (breaker off, then on) or clear stored recipes from the keypad; then reset the clock and any cooking settings. For the exact button names on your control, use the 79098023801 owner's manual.

Reset options (most common)

• Power reset: turn the oven off, switch the range breaker OFF for 1 minute, then ON.
• After a power failure: once power returns, reset the clock and oven function before cooking.
• Factory-style reset: clear stored recipes; this also resets several user adjustments.
• If it seems “stuck”: cancel any active mode (Bake, Broil, Clean) and try the reset again.

Keypad reset: clear stored recipes (resets adjustments)

Clearing stored recipes also resets common settings such as 12/24-hour clock display, energy-savings mode, silent control, Fahrenheit/Celsius display, and oven temperature adjustments.

Action	What to do	What it resets
Erase stored recipes	Press and hold the recipe pad until the first beep (about 6 seconds), then press the start/confirm pad once	Recipes plus multiple user adjustments

If “LOC” or “LOCKED” is showing

• Press the lockout pad.
• Press and hold it for about 3 seconds until it clears.
• If “DOOR” flashes, wait about 15 seconds for the latch cycle to finish.

Why it matters

A reset clears control glitches after a power interruption and helps prevent unexpected heating by making sure the clock and oven functions are set correctly.

When a reset does not fix it

If the oven still will not heat or temperatures are inaccurate, a common cause is a failed sensor. For this model, see the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002.

You can order parts for model 79098023801 from the parts list for this model, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

The Kenmore Elite electric range model 79098023801 is a 30-inch class freestanding electric range with a smooth cooktop and a double-oven configuration (upper and lower ovens). For the exact exterior width, height, depth, and oven capacity for your specific unit, use the dimensions chart in the installation guide.

What “size” means for model 79098023801

Most customers are looking for one (or more) of these measurements:

• Overall exterior width, height, and depth (including handle projection)
• Oven capacity (upper, lower, and total cubic feet)
• Cutout and clearance requirements to cabinets and walls
• Usable cavity space (rack positions and interior dimensions)

Typical size ranges for this type of range

This model fits the standard 30-inch range footprint used in most kitchens; these ranges help you sanity-check your measurements before you move the appliance.

Measurement	Typical for 30-inch freestanding electric ranges	What to confirm for 79098023801
Overall width	29 7/8 in to 30 in	Width at the widest point (often cooktop edge)
Overall height	36 in to 38 in	Leveling leg adjustment range
Overall depth	25 in to 28+ in	Depth to door front and to handle

How we recommend getting the exact dimensions (fast)

Use the installation specs, then verify with a tape measure on your unit.

• Pull the dimension diagram from the installation guide
• Measure width at the cooktop edge (widest point)
• Measure height floor to cooktop; include leveling legs
• Measure depth to the front of the closed door and to the handle
• If fitting between cabinets, confirm side clearances and anti-tip bracket placement

Why it matters

Correct sizing prevents a range that will not slide in fully, a door that hits adjacent cabinetry, or inadequate clearances that trap heat and affect cooking performance.

Parts that often come up during moving or reinstalling

If you are disconnecting power or reinstalling, these parts are commonly inspected:

• Terminal block 5304409888 (power cord connection point)
• Range wire harness 318532133 (wiring that can be stressed during a move)
• Electrolux range screw 5304414648 (mounting hardware used on panels and assemblies)

You can order replacement parts for model 79098023801 from the parts list for this model, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026