Kenmore Oven Parts Diagram: Model Number Lookup Guide

Quick Answer

You can usually find your Kenmore oven model number on a sticker inside the door frame or behind the bottom storage drawer. The first three digits before the decimal point are crucial because they identify which manufacturer actually built the unit for Sears.

Ordering parts without the model number is a total gamble with Kenmore because four or five different manufacturers actually built these ovens over the years. A bake element for a 790 series looks almost identical to one for a 665, but they won't interchange. Get that tag number first, pull up the exact exploded diagram for your specific unit, and you avoid the week-long return-and-reorder nightmare.

KenmoreOvenSeverity: low

Time to Fix

5–10 min

Difficulty

beginner

Parts Cost

$0 (no parts needed)

Tools Needed

Flashlight, Phone camera

Kenmore Oven Parts Diagram: Model Number Lookup Guide

Look, most Kenmore ovens I run into are either 790 series (Frigidaire-built) or 665 series (Whirlpool). Ran into three 362s last month, those are GE-built. The manufacturer prefix is honestly the most important number on that whole sticker, because ordering parts without knowing it is basically a coin flip. Wrong part shows up, you wait another week, and the family's still eating takeout.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

FlashlightPhone camera

Diagnostic Checklist

Follow these steps in order. We start with the easiest external fixes before opening up the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the model number on a Kenmore oven?

Usually it's right inside the door frame, the left or right edge where the door closes against the oven body. If it's not there, pull out the bottom storage drawer and look at the back of that cavity, low on the left side. Wall ovens are trickier, those usually have the tag on the side trim panel or up near the control panel edge. I'd say 80% of the time it's on the door frame though, so start there and work your way back.

What do the first three digits of a Kenmore model number mean?

Those are the manufacturer code. Kenmore is a Sears brand, they don't actually build anything themselves. They contracted out to Frigidaire, Whirlpool, GE, LG, and a few others depending on the era. So 790 at the front means Frigidaire built your oven. 665 or 110 means Whirlpool. 362 or 363 means GE. This really matters because parts cross-reference between the brands, and sometimes the OEM version is cheaper or just easier to find in stock.

Can I find parts using just the serial number?

Nope. Serial number tells you where and when it was manufactured, basically just date and factory codes. You need the model number for the parts diagram. A lot of people confuse the two because they're usually printed on the same sticker, but they serve totally different purposes. The model number is the longer one, usually with a decimal point in it like 790.74333. That's what you search with. The serial number won't pull up a diagram anywhere.

Why does my Kenmore oven look exactly like a Frigidaire?

Because it probably IS a Frigidaire, just with a Kenmore badge on the front. Check the first three digits of your model number. If it starts with 790, it came out of a Frigidaire factory, same design, same guts, same everything. Sears had this private-label arrangement with a bunch of manufacturers for decades. The good news is you can sometimes find parts under the Frigidaire part number, which are occasionally cheaper or way more available than the Kenmore-branded version of the same exact part.

How do I read a Kenmore parts diagram?

It's basically an exploded view drawing, imagine the oven pulled apart and spread out flat so you can see every single component and how it connects. Each part has a small reference number on the drawing. You find that number in the parts list next to or below the diagram, and that list gives you the actual manufacturer part number you need to order. Sounds complicated but it really isn't once you've used one. Usually takes about two minutes to find what you need.

What if the model number tag is completely gone or unreadable?

Happens more than you'd think, especially on units that sat close to the broiler vent for 20 years. Your best bet is to call Sears Parts Direct with the serial number and see if they can cross-reference it in their system. Also check any paperwork that came with the oven, purchase receipt, installation manual, warranty card. Last resort is visual matching by control panel style and approximate manufacture year, but that's a lot less reliable and I wouldn't bet money on it.

Models Known to Experience MODEL-LOOKUP Errors

This repair applies to most Kenmore ovens with this error code. Common model numbers include:

790.74333, 665.75012, 362.75121, 790.9611, 665.7203, 790.4661, 110.4508

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on May 20, 2024