Kenmore oven display not working
Common reasons your Kenmore oven display is not working
The most common reasons your Kenmore oven display is not working are a defective electronic control board, defective control panel or a dead power supply.
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Electronic Control Board21% of the time it's the
Control Panel13% of the time it's the
Power Supply26% of the time it's the
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Kenmore oven
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Control Panel Replacement
A defective oven control panel can produce various symptoms affecting the appliance's performance. The control panel may be unresponsive, failing to register inputs or adjust oven mode and temperature settings. The display might show erratic readings or become entirely blank. Additionally, a malfunctioning control panel could lead to issues with the ovens heating, resulting in uneven cooking, failure to reach the desired temperature or the inability to heat at all.
Power Supply Replacement
If the power supply board is dead, the oven will not power up. The burners won’t heat and the oven light won’t come on. This is because the power supply in an oven connects the incoming power from your home’s electrical supply to the components inside the oven. It also sends power from the control board to the oven. A defective power supply may interfere with the display on the control panel, and fail to protect the oven from power surges, potentially causing damage to electronic components like the main control board. If your oven is not powering up, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect it and replace the power supply board if necessary.
Why is the digital display not working on my Kenmore oven?
The most common reasons for the digital display not working on an oven are a defective electronic control board, bad control panel or dead power supply.
Check the Oven Power Supply
Reset the house circuit breaker for the oven in case it tripped.
Open the oven door and see if the oven cavity light works to see whether the appliance has electrical power.
If you suspect that the oven has no power supply, schedule service to have an electrician or technician check the power supply going to your oven.
Check Control Panel Settings
Pushing and holding buttons such as the Clock key when attempting to change the time can cause the clock display to disappear on some ovens and ranges.
View this popular video that shows how to change the clock on common ovens without having the display go dead and how to recover the clock display when it disappears:
Check the owner’s manual for your range to guide you in using oven display settings properly.
How to Reset the Electronic Control Board in an Oven
Sometimes, resetting the electronic control board can fix a problem with a dead display. Follow these steps to reset the control board.
- Unplug the power cord or shut off the house circuit breaker for the oven to completely disconnect electrical power.
- Leave the power disconnected for 2 minutes.
- Reset the house circuit breaker or plug the oven power cord back in to restore electrical power.
The electronic control board will reboot and reset. The display may begin working properly after resetting the control board.
If not, you’ll likely need to have a service technician diagnose and repair the oven display failure.
If you have a range and you’re fairly certain that the electronic oven control board is bad, you can try to fix the problem with the dead display yourself by replacing that part. Here’s a video that shows how to replace the electronic oven control in a common type of range:
What to expect when you experience a Kenmore oven display not working issue
How is the display not working problem fixed?
Correcting most display not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, control panel or power supply. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven display that is not working
When the oven display is not working it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven display not working diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When your Kenmore oven’s display goes dark, you lose critical feedback for temperature and timer settings. Loose connections or a failing control board may be behind the blackout. Rather than risking underdone meals, arrange oven technician near me for a thorough electronic inspection. A working display helps you accurately manage each dish, from quick bakes to complex roasts.
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