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amelia Posted on Oct 02, 2013

My electric oven & broiler elements are not heating up when the they are turned on. kenmore model # 790.94422300

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IF it is a electronic control look at the control panel when u turn it on see if it is flashing a F12 IF IT IS YOUR CONTROL IS NOT WORKING may need to call an appliance guy if its a clock style stove with a couple of knobs u turn for the time u may be in manual mode push the knob in to put it back on automatic also check your fuses

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore oven will not turn off

yes sounds like your bake/broiler relay is sticking closed. this could possibly be a $400.00 repair. look in your owners manuel sometimes they give extended warrenties in there. so all you would be responible for is the labor. let me know how it goes.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 25, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore electric range - oven temp low and takes forever to heat

if lower element tests open with continuity meter then it for sure is bad. i would also check the wire ends that connect to the element and/or the control board, they could have loosened allowing a bad connection and low voltage to elementor burnt off.. most ovens do not use the broil element at all during the bake cycle, only during the broil cycle.. some however do utilize the broil element during baking, but at a lower wattage or something..
best of luck,
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2010

SOURCE: Kenmore electric oven will not heat, broiler and stove work fine

I also have the exact same problem, is ther a possible fix-it-yourself solution for this???????????? if not what should a repair cost?????

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Michael Thomas

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2010

SOURCE: F3-error. Kenmore classic oven

Hello there:
Whenever you get the dreaded f-3 code this is the code that tells you that the temperature sensor is going bad or already has gone bad and needs to be replaced immediatly. It should look something like this and cost about 50 dollars
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 01, 2010

SOURCE: Kenmore electric range model 790.94359700 oven

It appears your heating element/coil has failed in this instance.

First - unplug the unit for 40 minutes and re-try.

For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.





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