My kenmore 790 oven will not lite is there a pilot light?

To light the pilot light on a Kenmore Maxitrol oven, please follow these steps:

1. Locate the pilot light assembly. It's usually at the bottom of the oven, behind a small metal cover.
2. Turn the oven control knob to the "off" position.
3. Remove the metal cover by pulling it out or lifting it up, depending on the model.
4. Locate the pilot light and the pilot light valve. The valve is usually a small red button located near the pilot light.
5. Press and hold the pilot light valve in for a few seconds while you use a long match or lighter to light the pilot light.
6. Once the pilot light is lit, continue holding the pilot light valve in for another 30 seconds.
7. Release the pilot light valve and make sure the pilot light stays lit. If it doesn't, repeat the process.
8. Replace the metal cover and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting.

Note: If you're having trouble lighting the pilot light or keeping it lit, it may be best

no, it could be control board. I would call for service rather than thow parts at it.
Kenmore Range Stove Oven Model 790 92320302 79092320302 790 92320302 Parts

it shouldnt have a pilot light
there is a hot surface igniter under the pan below the racks
two screws in the back then lift from back (tabs in front)
is the oven not working or lighting?
you cant light with match or lighter
if you are having problems lighting change the igniter
simple to do 15 min get part un piug old plug in new

you may need to replace thermocouple and re-try it....good luck.

the polit light lights but when you let the nob go for the oven burner to come on the polit light goes out

make sure the thermocouple is positioned above pilot light this part needs to be heated up by the pilot light to keep gas going to the pilot light. if the thermocouple is positioned above pilot light and it doesn't stay light, replace thermocouple.

You have an ignitor that is probably bad. And since you're working with gas, just be careful. You do have a pilot light that's electronic that usually allows the burners to ignite. Give us a call and we will be happy ro ship the ignitor to you. Hope this helps! Ella

your oven lest its very,very old dose not have a standing pilot.it lites by demand when you turn on

It could be that the sensor wire that controls the main gas valve is out of position. It should sit in the pilot light flame.
Look, and adjust if needed.
If it's ok, then you need a replacement main gas safety valve.
This should only be fitted by qualified personnel.
They do give up eventually after years of heating, and fail safe.