Is your Kenmore oven temperature not accurate or does your oven not maintain the temperature? In this article, we will talk about Kenmore oven temperature problems and how to fix them.
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Kenmore Oven Temperature Not Accurate — How To Fix
If your Kenmore oven temperature isn’t accurate, the temperature sensor is most likely faulty. We will show you how to replace the sensor in a Kenmore electric oven and a Kenmore gas oven. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your electric Kenmore oven temperature sensor…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord.
Step 3: Open the door of the oven.
Step 4: Flip the locks on the door hinges forward using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 5: Close the door till you feel it stop.
Step 6: Grip the sides of the door and lift it off.
Step 7: Set the door on a cloth lined surface.
Step 8: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 9: The sensor is on the upper left corner of the oven’s back wall. Take out the two screws which hold it in place using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 10: Pull the sensor out and disconnect the wire plug.
Step 11: Make sure the wire plug doesn’t fall through the oven’s back wall.
Step 12: Get a new sensor.
Step 13: Take the sensor to the oven and connect the wire plug to it.
Step 14: Push the sensor into the oven.
Step 15: Secure the sensor to the oven using the two Philips head screws.
Step 16: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 17: Lift the oven door.
Step 18: Insert the door hinges into the slots in the sides of the oven.
Step 19: Open the door fully and flip the hinge locks back.
Step 20: Shut the oven door.
Step 21: Plug the oven’s power cord back in.
Step 22: Push the oven back to its usual position.
Also follow the steps to replace your temperature sensor if your Kenmore oven is not heating to the right temperature.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your electric Kenmore oven temperature sensor.
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your gas Kenmore oven temperature sensor…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 3: Shut off the oven’s gas supply.
Step 4: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 5: Lift the panel off and set it aside.
Step 6: The temperature is on the right side of the oven’s rear. Disconnect the wire plug from the temperature sensor.
Step 7: Take out the two screws which hold the temperature sensor in place using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 8: Pull the sensor out.
Step 9: Get a new Kenmore oven temperature sensor.
Step 10: Push the sensor in and hold it in place with the two Philips head screws.
Step 11: Reconnect the wire plug to the temperature sensor.
Step 12: Reposition the oven’s back panel.
Step 13: Hold the panel in place with the Philips head screws.
Step 14: Plug the oven’s power cord back in.
Step 15: Turn the oven’s gas supply on.
Step 16: Return the oven to its usual position.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a gas Kenmore oven temperature sensor.
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How To Test Kenmore Oven Temperature Sensor
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to test your Kenmore oven sensor…
Step 1: First, take the sensor out of the oven. If you don’t know how to do this, read the section above this one.
Step 2: Get a multimeter.
Step 3: Turn the multimeter dial to the lowest ohms setting.
Step 4: If you are using an analog multimeter, calibrate it. Do this by touching the two probes together as you adjust the needle on the multimeter’s display to 0. If you are using a digital multimeter, skip this step.
Step 5: Touch each multimeter probe to the pins in the temperature sensor wire connector.
Step 6: Look at the multimeter’s display. The multimeter should show a reading anywhere from 1000 to 1100 ohms of resistance at room temperature. If the reading is far off from this, it is faulty. Get a new temperature sensor.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to test a Kenmore oven temperature sensor.
How To Change Kenmore Temperature From Celsius To Fahrenheit
To change your Kenmore oven temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Press the “Broil” button.
Step 2: Hold down the “Broil” button till you see “C” on the display.
Step 3: Use the up arrow to change from C to F.
Step 4: Press “Start” to save the changes.
Also do the same to change your oven from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to change your Kenmore oven from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Kenmore Oven Not Holding Temperature — How To Fix
If your Kenmore oven is not holding temperature, it may be because the bake element has started to fail. To determine if this is the case, test the element with a multimeter. Read this article: Kenmore Oven Element [Problems & Proven Solutions] to learn how to do this. If the bake element is not faulty, check the temperature sensor. Read how to test the temperature sensor in the section above. If both the bake element and sensor aren’t faulty, your oven may be losing heat because the door doesn’t close properly.
If your oven door doesn’t close properly, the door hinges or door gasket may be faulty. Follow the steps below to replace the hinges of your Kenmore oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord and open the door.
Step 2: Line a flat surface with a cloth.
Step 3: Flip the locks on the door hinges forward with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further then grip the sides.
Step 5: Lift the door off and set it on a cloth lined surface.
Step 6: Use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the door handle in place.
Step 7: Next, take out the screws which hold the oven door’s top trim.
Step 8: Take out all the screws which hold the inner door to the outer door.
Step 9: Lift the inner door off.
Step 10: Take out the screws which hold the door hinges in place and remove them.
Step 11: Get new door hinges and screw them to the inner door.
Step 12: Position the inner door on the outer door and secure with the screws.
Step 13: Return the top trim and the screws which hold it in place.
Step 14: Return the door handle as well and secure it with the screws.
Step 15: Position the door hinges into the slots in the sides of the oven and open the door fully.
Step 16: Flip the locks back and shut the door.
Step 17: Plug the oven back in.
The video below will show you how to replace the hinges of your Kenmore oven door.
If the door of your oven still doesn’t close properly after replacing the hinges, follow these steps…
Step 1: Unplug the oven and open the door.
Step 2: Pull out the door gasket clips from the sides of the oven door.
Step 3: Pull out the ends from the bottom of the oven and get a new gasket.
Step 4: Insert the clips into the holes around the oven door.
Step 5: Push the ends of the gasket into the bottom of the oven with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 6: Shut the door and plug it back in
Kenmore Oven Temperature FAQ
Where Is The Temperature Sensor In My Kenmore Oven?
If you are using a gas Kenmore oven, the temperature sensor is located on the right side of the oven’s rear, behind the panel. If you are using an electric Kenmore oven, the sensor is in the oven interior. Once you open the oven door, you should see the sensor on the upper left corner of the back wall.
Is My Kenmore Oven Celsius Or Fahrenheit?
If your Kenmore oven can’t go over 288 degrees on bake, it’s Celsius. If your oven can get up to 550 degrees, it’s Fahrenheit.
What Is The Maximum Temperature On Kenmore Ovens?
The maximum temperature on Kenmore ovens is 550 degrees F or 288 degrees C.
What Is The Kenmore Oven Warming Drawer Temperature?
You can set the temperature of your Kenmore oven warming drawer anywhere from 85 to 210 degrees F.
