KitchenAid KESC307HBS8 electric range Parts

To reset your KitchenAid KESC307HBS8 electric range oven, we recommend doing a power reset: turn the breaker OFF for 1 minute, then turn it back ON. This clears many control glitches, restores the display, and cancels stuck cooking modes.

Quick reset steps (most common)

• Turn the range breaker OFF at your home electrical panel.
• Wait 60 seconds.
• Turn the breaker ON.
• Confirm the display is back and the oven responds to Cancel/Off.
• Set the clock if it reset.

If the display comes back but the oven still acts up

These checks help narrow down whether the issue is a keypad/control problem, an overheat protection event, or a wiring connection.

• If the oven beeps or shows an error after reset, look up the code in KitchenAid slide-in electric range error codes.
• If the oven will not heat after reset, follow the steps in oven wont heat troubleshooting electric range problems video.
• If the cooktop has issues (element not heating or cycling oddly), a failed radiant element is common; for a 7-inch element match, see range radiant surface element, 7-in W10823698 or range radiant surface element, 7-in W10823699.
• If the range seems completely dead (no display, no oven light), inspect the power cord connection area and terminal block for heat damage; the part commonly involved is terminal block WP8203546.

Safety first (before any checks)

• Turn power OFF at the breaker before removing any panels.
• Do not touch exposed wiring or terminals.
• If you smell burning or see melted wiring, keep the breaker OFF and have the range serviced.

What the reset does (and does not do)

Action	What it helps	What it will not fix
Breaker reset (1 minute)	Frozen display, stuck mode, minor control glitches	Burned wiring, failed control board, failed heating element
Cancel/Off on keypad	Stops an active cycle	Restores power after an outage

Why it matters

A proper power reset is the fastest way to clear a temporary electronic control fault on the KESC307HBS8. If symptoms return quickly, the pattern (error code, no-heat, dead display) points us to the right next repair, such as a surface element, wiring connection, or control-related issue.

If you need replacement parts for your KitchenAid KESC307HBS8, order from the parts list for this model or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

To estimate the age of your KitchenAid electric range model KESC307HBS8, we decode the manufacture date from the serial number format. On many KitchenAid ranges, the date is embedded as a day-of-year code plus a year code, so you can convert that into an exact build date.

How to decode the serial number date

Use the serial number length and the position of the date code to identify the build date.

• 9-digit serial number: the 2nd character is the date code
• 10-digit serial number: the 3rd character is the date code
• Day and year method (common format):
  • First 3 digits = day of the year (001 to 365)
  • Last 2 digits = year (for example, 07 = 2007)

Quick conversion guide (day-of-year to month)

If your serial uses the first-3-digits day-of-year format, this table helps you narrow the month quickly.

Day-of-year range	Approximate month
001 to 031	January
032 to 059	February
060 to 090	March
091 to 120	April
121 to 151	May
152 to 181	June
182 to 212	July
213 to 243	August
244 to 273	September
274 to 304	October
305 to 334	November
335 to 365	December

Example (how the math works)

If the serial number begins with 123 and ends with 09:

• 123 = the 123rd day of the year (early May)
• 09 = 2009
• That puts the manufacture date in early May 2009.

Why it matters

Knowing the manufacture date helps us match the correct KitchenAid range parts and revisions for KESC307HBS8, especially for items that can vary over production runs (surface elements, wiring, and oven light components).

Parts you may commonly replace as the range ages

• Oven light components such as the oven light bulb 8009 and light socket W11594027
• Cooktop heating components such as the range radiant surface element, 7-in W10823698
• Door wear items such as the range oven door hinge WP9782033

You can order replacement parts for KESC307HBS8 from the parts list for this model, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

On a KitchenAid electric range like model KESC307HBS8, error code F3 points to an oven temperature sensor (RTD) circuit problem, most commonly an open sensor circuit. The usual fix is checking the sensor wiring and replacing the oven temperature sensor if it tests bad; use our KitchenAid slide-in electric range error codes reference to confirm the code meaning.

What F3 means and what to check first

Before replacing parts, we recommend these quick checks because a loose connection can trigger the same code.

• Turn off power at the breaker for safety before touching wiring
• Reset the range by restoring power after 1 minute and see if F3 returns
• Inspect the sensor harness connection at the back of the control area (loose plug, corrosion, pin damage)
• Look for damaged wiring near hot spots (rear panel, oven cavity pass-through)
• If the code returns quickly, test the sensor resistance with a multimeter (room-temp reading should be in the typical RTD range)

Common repair outcomes (what usually fixes it)

In most cases, F3 is resolved by addressing the sensor circuit, not by replacing surface elements or the oven light.

What you find	What it usually means	Typical next step
Connector loose or oxidized	Intermittent open circuit	Reseat/clean connector, retest
Sensor reads open (infinite resistance)	Failed RTD sensor	Replace the oven temperature sensor
Wiring damaged	Open circuit in harness	Repair/replace wiring as needed
Sensor and wiring test good	Control not reading sensor correctly	Control board diagnosis/replacement

Why it matters

The control uses the RTD sensor signal to regulate bake and broil temperatures. When the sensor circuit is open, the range cannot reliably control heat, so it stops operation and displays F3 to prevent overheating or unsafe temperature control.

Parts and resources for KESC307HBS8

If you are ordering parts for your KitchenAid KESC307HBS8, start with the parts list for this model, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Helpful related parts on this model page (not specific to F3, but commonly replaced during service):

• Terminal block WP8203546 (power connection block)
• Oven light bulb 8009 (interior light)

Last updated: February 2026