Parts for Kenmore 790.78853601 (79078853601, 790 78853601): Backguard Parts

Burner won't turn off or element light stays on? This range burner control switch regulates temperature and power. Moderate DIY repair, 30-60 minutes.

Signals when your range burners or oven are active. Replace when light fails to illuminate or stays on constantly. Confirm fit with your model number.

Black graphic overlay that adheres to your range control panel. Replaces worn, bubbled, or damaged film to restore clear button labels and a clean look.

Color: black. Measures about 2 inches in diameter.

This trim is a decorative finish piece for select ranges and wall ovens. It covers gaps and raw edges for a clean look and helps keep adjacent panels properly seated when the original becomes cracked, bent, or missing.

• Provides a finished appearance by covering exposed edges or gaps
• Helps maintain alignment of nearby panels or glass
• Replace if cracked, warped, missing, or no longer seats securely
• Common symptoms include loose/rattling panels and exposed or sharp edges

• Disconnect power; for gas models, also shut off the gas supply
• Wear gloves—edges can be sharp
• Remove old trim and transfer/reuse original screws or clips
• Align the new trim and secure with existing fasteners; confirm proper fit before reassembly

Protects and diffuses your range's indicator light that signals when burners are on or surfaces are hot. Replace if cracked or missing. Easy install.

Shield for gas ranges. Protects internal components from heat and debris. Replace if cracked, bent, or missing to maintain proper appliance protection.

This truss-head machine screw secures a switch to its mounting bracket or panel. Replacing a worn or missing screw restores a solid, aligned switch fit for reliable operation.

• Fastens the switch body to a bracket or chassis panel
• Helps keep the switch aligned for consistent actuation
• Replaces stripped, corroded, or missing mounting hardware
• Common symptoms: loose or wobbly switch, misalignment, rattling or vibration around the switch area

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Verify thread size and length match the original hardware
• If multiple screws secure the switch, replace them in a consistent pattern to maintain alignment

This repair parts list is the factory parts diagram and reference sheet that helps identify service parts and part numbers for repairs. Keep it on hand when ordering parts or component locations. What it does:

• Shows exploded views and part callouts so you can identify the correct replacement parts
• Helps match part numbers to physical components during diagnosis or ordering
• Speeds up parts lookup to reduce ordering errors and delays
• Useful for service techs and DIYers needing clear component references

• No installation required — this is a reference document for parts identification
• Store with appliance paperwork or service kit for quick access during repairs
• Handle carefully to avoid tearing or smudging printed callouts

Replacement care guide and instruction manual for your range. Needed when original documentation is lost, damaged, or missing. Provides setup and usage info.