The Oven on my Kenmore Self Cleaning Electric Range will not turn off without throwing the Breaker. This just started today, and resulted in a near catastrophe as an unattended casserole was burned to a crisp because the heat was too high (had it set at 250/ appeared to be cooking at 450). The oven is turned off at the control, but comes on when I reset the breaker. Any ideas?
possibly you may have a live short bringing power to element in oven ,or the electronic clock is defective ,part #wb27k5127
I have the same problem with Kenmore Elite. In my case, we went for a walk and in our absence the range spontaneously turned itself on, working at full heat. As a result, it partially burned a towel and a pot beside the range, almost igniting a fire in the house. Since then there is no way to turn it off but through disconnecting the breakers.
The range is obviously a source for danger to its unsuspected owners and I believe Kenmore and its distributors are fully liable for recalling them at no cost to the owners. However, Sears Canada (the company I purchased it from) insists that our case is an isolated one and therefore we should repair it at our expense. It is particularly upsetting that Sears and Kenmore ignore such complains, putting peopleâs lives and property in danger because of their negligence. I am considering an action against both companies to force them recalling (replacing or refunding the purchase) the range. Can you contact me at alex.pestov@rogers.com ? I am trying to find people with the similar problem in order to prove that we are not the only one and there is obviously a serious design flaw.
I also have had a similar problem with my Kenmore model #665.92012102 electric range. I was lucky in that when mine decided to heat up, nothing was in it. However, it did ruin the finish on my racks that were of course inside. I am currently contemplating replacing the computer which will cost me $300 to replace it myself, or replacing the entire appliance. Itâs only 6 1/2 years old though.
I have a similar problem. Twice, when I switched the stove top off, the cook top stayed on. I had to turn off the circuit breaker. My range was bought Jan. 2006. This is definitely a fire hazard. The light indicator goes off as if the range is off, but the cook top continues on red hot. If I did not pay attention to the food burning, it would have burned the pan and caused a fire possibly. There are similar problems for a Frigidaire range on another forum that I read about. I called sears and found out that my Kenmore is made by Frigidaire, but I donât know whether the models are the same.
I have a range with a cook top that spontaneously turns itself on and off as well. If anyone has started talking to attorneyâs it would be interesting to hear.
I have a Kenmore oven that is about 5 years old. Last year we had to have the heating element replaced, too soon I think. Now when I use my oven the temp. increases on itâs own and then the oven wonât shut off unless I turn the breaker off. The model is 79092313300.:mad:
Most likely the problem is a bad relay on the Electronic Oven Control (aka a clock). It is recommended by the manufacturer to replace the clock together with the overlay because itâs glued to the clock.
Gene.
I have a Kenmore Elite glass top range and the front right burner, wonât turn off. Could there be a short in the switch. There is no error code in the control board.
Very likely the problem is a shorted infinite switch for this burner. It can be tested for continuity between âL1â & âH1â and âL2â & âH2â terminals while the switch is in Off position.
Gene.
same problem with my range and the bake doesnât work on the ovenâŚsears says my model is not one of the ones that is being recalled..
even though it is having the same problem as the ones being recalledâŚmakes sense,ha ha.. NO!:mad:
Our Kenmore Model 665-92012102 has failed us three times now. When using the oven it had an error code f3. The heating eliment in the oven would not turn off unless the stove is unplugged or the breaker is turned off. We were lucky to be at home when it happened.
[COLOR=#333333]Same thing happened to me. Brand new Kenmore Elite electric top started popping and smoke came out of the control panel. I shut everything down, but it would not shout off. Finally, I had to go into the garage and find the breaker. How can anyone make something like this and not recall the product. Th[/COLOR][COLOR=#333333]ey must know after they repair the top they will be liable in the future.[/COLOR]
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Has there been a recall on this condition? Kenmore range, burner is blazing hot and stays on whatever the temp. If I turn the knob off and on a couple times, sometimes itâll turn off. What should I replace?
I did not hear about such recalls but you can verify it with Sears.
What is the complete model number of the range?
Gene.
790.96119408 black
would it just be the switch for the burner? I donât hear the relay click when I turn it off like other switches.
Infinite switch they call it maybe?
Most likely the problem is a bad infinite switch for this burner. There are three different switches used.
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The infinite switch for small element (6") AP3890378
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The infinite switch for large element (9") AP3885460
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The infinite switch for dual element AP5325508
Gene.
Done! Swapped large element sw. $12 part and 15 mins saved me a couple hundred from $ear$ Support. Thanks so much!
You are welcome. Iâm glad you were able to fix it.
Gene.
Similar problem but with Kennmore gas range. After the oven has been turned off it will turn back on and off and on by itself.
Called to see if this range was part of a Kennmore recall and it isnât.
Any ideas?