Kenmore Elite 79048139801 wall oven Parts

An electric wall oven like Kenmore Elite model 79048139801 is built around heating elements, controls, airflow parts, and door and rack hardware. Key components include the broil element (top heat), bake element (bottom heat), oven vent, convection fan (some models), oven light, and adjustable racks; see the 79048139801 owner's manual for the feature layout.

Main electric oven parts (what they do)

• Electronic oven controls: set bake, broil, convection, timer, and temperature.
• Broil element: provides high heat from the top for broiling.
• Bake element: provides primary heat for baking and roasting.
• Convection fan system (some models): circulates hot air for more even cooking.
• Cooling fan (some models): cools electrical and electronic components; it can keep running after you turn the oven off.
• Oven vent and racks: vent manages airflow; racks support cookware at different heights.

Parts you can replace on this model (common examples)

If you are troubleshooting or doing a repair, these are common service parts listed for this Kenmore Elite wall oven:

Symptom	Part to check	Example part for this model
Oven light out	Light bulb, socket, lens/cover	Range oven light bulb 316538904, range oven light socket 316116400
Oven temperature off	Oven temperature sensor	Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002
Fan noise or no convection airflow	Fan blade, fan motor	Fan blade 318398302, range convection fan motor 5304463302
Oven overheats or shuts down	High-limit thermostat	Range high-limit thermostat 318004902

Why it matters

Knowing the major components helps you narrow a problem fast. For example, if broil works but bake does not, the bake element or its wiring is a top suspect; if convection is uneven, the fan blade or motor is often involved.

Safety notes before inspecting parts

• Shut off power at the breaker before removing panels or touching wiring.
• Let the oven cool completely before working near elements or the oven light.
• Do not line the oven bottom with aluminum foil; it can create overheating and damage.

For ordering, you can use the parts list for model 79048139801 on this page, or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore Elite wall oven model 79048139801, the model and serial number are printed on the serial plate located along the interior side trim of the oven and visible when you open the oven door (commonly the lower oven door on double-oven styles). See the installation guide for the exact location description.

Where to look on the oven

Check these common label locations first:

• Open the oven door and look along the interior side trim (the vertical trim just inside the door opening)
• If your unit has two cavities, check the lower oven door opening area first
• Look for a serial plate with model, serial, and sometimes a lot number/letter
• Use a flashlight; the plate can be easy to miss against dark trim

What to write down (and why)

When we help you identify parts or troubleshoot, these details prevent ordering the wrong component:

• Model number (for example: 79048139801)
• Serial number
• Lot number or letter (if shown on the serial plate)

Why it matters

Kenmore Elite wall ovens can look similar across model families, but parts like an oven temperature sensor, relay control board, or door glass can vary by model and production run. Using the serial plate information helps match the correct wall oven parts list.

Quick reference table

Item	Where it’s found	What it’s used for
Model number	Serial plate on interior side trim (door open)	Matching the correct parts diagram and part numbers
Serial number	Same serial plate	Identifying the production run
Lot number/letter	Same serial plate (if present)	Narrowing down version-specific parts

If you are ordering a common replacement part

Once you confirm the model number, you can order parts from the parts list for this model, or search by model on Sears PartsDirect. Common examples for this oven include the range oven light bulb 316538904 and the frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316217002.

Last updated: February 2026

If your Kenmore Elite wall oven model 79048139801 is not heating, the most common causes are a power supply problem, incorrect control settings, or a failed heating circuit component (bake element, broil element, temperature sensor, or control). Start with the basic power and control checks in the 79048139801 owner's manual.

Quick checks that fix many “no heat” complaints

• Confirm the display is on; after a power interruption the oven may flash and it will not run until the clock is set.
• Verify you are in Bake (or Broil) and you pressed Start.
• Make sure the door is fully closed (some modes will not run correctly with the door open).
• Check your home breaker or fuses; wall ovens often use a 240V circuit and a tripped breaker can leave the control powered but the elements cold.
• If an error code is showing, press STOP to clear it; if it returns, record the code before further troubleshooting.

Parts that commonly cause “oven won’t heat”

When power and settings are correct, these parts are the usual suspects:

Symptom	Most likely part(s)	What you typically notice
Oven runs but never reaches temp	Temperature sensor	Long preheat, undercooking
No bake heat (broil may still work)	Bake element	Bottom heat missing
No broil heat	Broil element	Top heat missing
Intermittent heat or dead oven after overheating	High-limit thermostat	Works, then shuts down
Fan runs loudly or poor convection performance	Convection fan parts	Uneven baking, noise

Model-matched parts we commonly use for this oven include the range oven temperature sensor 316217002 and the range high-limit thermostat 318004902. You can also search additional parts for your model on this page or by model number at Sears PartsDirect.

Why it matters

A wall oven that will not heat is often a simple control or power issue, but a weak sensor, failed element, or tripped high-limit thermostat can cause unsafe temperatures, poor baking results, and repeated shutdowns. Fixing the root cause restores accurate temperature control and reliable preheating.

Last updated: February 2026