Kenmore Range 790.31042802 (79031042802, 790 31042802) Parts

Specs: 8 x 0.750

This oven lower bake element is the heating element that warms the oven cavity for baking and roasting. It restores proper baking heat so food cooks evenly and reaches set temperatures. What it does:

• Generates heat for the oven's bake function to cook and brown food
• Commonly causes no-heat or weak-heat oven symptoms when failed
• Can cause uneven baking or longer preheat times if damaged
• May show visible breaks, burn spots, or arcing when defective

• Disconnect electrical power to the appliance before starting any work
• Handle carefully and avoid bending the element; use gloves to protect hands
• Verify proper wire connections and secure mounting during reassembly

This outer housing cover restores the refrigerator's finished appearance and protects internal components from dirt and accidental contact. It provides a clean trim surface and helps maintain proper airflow around covered areas. What it does

• Covers and protects internal components and wiring from spills, dust, and impact.
• Restores a secure, finished appearance where a cracked or missing cover leaves exposed parts.
• Helps eliminate rattles or gaps caused by broken or loose trim pieces.
• Prevents accidental contact with moving parts or electrical connections behind the cover.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work.
• Most installs require removing adjacent trim or fasteners; keep screws and clips for reassembly.
• Handle plastic clips and tabs carefully—damaged clips may require replacement.
• If alignment is difficult, check for obstructing components or bent mounting tabs before forcing the part into place.

This retainer is a small mounting clip that secures interior components so they stay in place and operate quietly. Replacing a worn or broken retainer restores proper fit and prevents parts from shifting or rattling. What it does:

• Secures shelves, panels or trim to the appliance cabinet to maintain correct alignment
• Prevents interior parts from shifting, rubbing or producing vibration noise
• Helps keep seals and trim seated properly to maintain a tight fit
• Commonly replaced when clips are cracked, missing or fail to hold components

• One retainer clip as pictured

• Disconnect power before servicing to avoid shock or injury
• Remove only the panels or shelves necessary to access the damaged retainer
• Install clip in the original orientation; retained component sits flush and is secure
• Use basic hand tools as needed

This control panel provides the user interface for your appliance, restoring a clean, functional console so buttons and displays operate correctly. It matches the original style and mounts in the appliance's front console area. What it does:

• Replaces a damaged, cracked, or faded front console panel to restore normal control access
• Secures and supports the appliance's buttons, touchpads, and display area
• Helps stop dirt and moisture from reaching internal electronics behind the console
• Common symptom fix: visible damage, non-sealing panel edges, or loose/missing console trim

• One control panel

• Disconnect power before starting any repair to avoid shock or damage
• Requires basic hand tools; remove screws and retaining clips to swap panels
• Handle carefully to avoid scratching the finish or damaging attached brackets
• If the original overlay or electronic components are attached, transfer them exactly as removed

This decorative trim piece restores the finished appearance on the appliance door or control area and covers the mounting edges for a clean, factory look. Replaces a scratched, dented, or missing trim to improve appearance. What it does:

• Covers and protects the edge of the door or control opening to keep a finished appearance
• Hides fasteners and gaps for a smoother exterior surface
• Prevents dirt and moisture from collecting in the trim gap
• Restores original aesthetics after damage or during panel replacement

• One decorative trim piece

• Install with basic hand tools; align trim over mounting area before fastening
• Do not force or bend trim; inspect adjacent mounting tabs for damage
• Disconnect power to the appliance if installation requires removing electrical panels or access behind the trim
• Replace with OEM-specified fasteners for a secure fit