Kenmore Elite 79046709600 electric range Parts

Kenmore Elite debuted in 1999 as a premium Kenmore line; the first Kenmore Elite product introduced was a top-load washer. For your Kenmore Elite electric range model 79046709600, the exact manufacture year is best confirmed using the model and serial number information in the 79046709600 owner's manual.

How to confirm the year for model 79046709600

We use the model and serial number on the range to identify the production date range.

• Locate the serial plate on the range (the manual shows where it’s placed).
• Write down the full model number 79046709600 and the complete serial number.
• Compare the serial number format to the identification details in the manual.
• If you’re ordering parts, match the model number exactly to avoid fit issues.

Where to find the model and serial number

The serial plate is on the appliance body (not on removable parts). The 79046709600 owner's manual includes a “Serial Plate Location” section to help you find it quickly.

What you need	Where it’s used	Why it matters
Model number (79046709600)	Parts lookup	Ensures correct part fit
Serial number	Date identification	Helps narrow the production year
Purchase date (if known)	Service history	Useful for warranty and maintenance records

Why it matters

Kenmore Elite is a long-running product line, so the debut year (1999) does not tell you the build year of a specific range. Using the serial plate details is the most accurate way to date your 79046709600 and select compatible parts.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Kenmore Elite range model 79046709600, the model and serial number are printed on the serial plate located on the oven front frame behind the oven door; on some versions it’s behind the storage drawer. Use the plate information anytime you order parts or request service (see the 79046709600 owner's manual).

Where to look on the range

Check these common label locations first:

• Open the oven door and look along the front frame/door jamb area
• Look on the oven front frame behind the oven door (most common)
• Pull out the storage drawer and look behind it (some models)
• Use a flashlight and look for a serial plate with model and serial fields

What the serial plate typically shows

The serial plate usually includes the key identifiers below.

Label item	What it’s used for
Model number	Matching the correct Kenmore Elite parts list
Serial number	Identifying the production run for service and support
Lot number or letter	Helps narrow down exact part variations

Why it matters

We use the model number to match your exact control panel, oven sensor, surface element parts, and wiring configuration. Even small model variations can change which replacement part fits.

Quick tips before you write it down

• Copy the model number exactly as printed (for this unit: 79046709600)
• Take a clear photo of the serial plate for future reference
• If the plate is hard to read, wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it

Last updated: January 2026

Yes. Kenmore Elite is Kenmore’s higher-end line; it’s positioned above standard Kenmore models and typically adds upgraded styling, stronger performance features (like convection on some ranges), and more advanced electronic controls on models such as the Kenmore Elite electric range 79046709600. See the 79046709600 owner’s manual for the feature set on your exact range.

What “high end” means for Kenmore Elite ranges

Kenmore Elite models are designed to deliver a more premium cooking experience than entry-level ranges.

Common high-end traits include:

• More precise electronic oven control for bake, broil, and timed functions
• Convection cooking on some models (fan-assisted baking/roasting)
• Self-clean capability with controlled preheat and element cycling
• Warmer drawer on some models
• Premium finishes and control panel styling

Quick feature check you can do at home

Our installation and use-and-care guidance supports verifying key functions after setup.

Use these checks:

• Bake: set to 350°F; the lower bake element should glow red
• Broil: set to BROIL; the upper broil element should glow red
• Self-clean: during preheat, the upper element should glow red (then the lower cycles)
• Convection (if equipped): fan runs and the convection element cycles on and off
• Warmer drawer (if equipped): set to HI and confirm the drawer heats

Parts that support “premium performance” when issues show up

Higher-end performance depends on key control and sensing parts working correctly.

Symptom	Often involved system	Example part for this model
Oven temperature seems off	Temperature sensing	Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002
Oven heats unevenly or won’t maintain temp	Heating circuit	Bake/broil elements and wiring connections
Controls act erratically	Electronic control panel	Control panel and harness connections

Why it matters

“High end” is most noticeable when the oven holds temperature accurately and the controls respond consistently. If baking results change, checking operation and the temperature-sensing system first usually saves time and prevents unnecessary part replacement.

Last updated: January 2026

To reset a Kenmore Elite electric range like model 79046709600, we recommend doing a power reset (turning the range off at the breaker, then restoring power) and then confirming the control is not in a locked mode. Use the steps in the 79046709600 owner's manual to match the exact keypad labels on your control.

Quick reset steps (power reset)

• Turn OFF the range circuit breaker for 1 minute.
• Turn the breaker ON.
• Set the clock (if it flashes or shows an incorrect time).
• Test Bake at 350°F for a few minutes to confirm the control responds.
• If the display shows “Loc” or “DOOR LOCKED”, unlock the control (next section).

If the oven is locked (display shows “Loc”)

This model uses an Oven Lockout feature that prevents the oven from turning on.

• Press and hold the Oven Lockout pad for 3 seconds.
• Wait for the “DOOR LOCKED” indicator to stop flashing and go out.
• Try starting Bake again.

If the door will not unlock after Self-Clean

After a Self-Clean cycle, the door stays locked until the oven cools.

What you see	What it means	What to do
“DOOR LOCKED” after cleaning	Oven is still hot	Wait about 1 hour for cooldown
“Loc” on display	Lockout feature is on	Hold the lockout pad 3 seconds
No display response	Possible power issue	Check breaker and terminal block connections

Why it matters

A reset clears minor control glitches, but a locked control or a still-hot self-clean cycle can look like a failure. Unlocking the control and allowing cooldown prevents unnecessary parts replacement.

Last updated: January 2026