Kenmore Clock Retention / Backup Circuit Failure

Clock or timer loses time or resets to 12:00 frequently, especially after brief power interruptions.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Weak backup capacitor on control board, No non-volatile memory for time, Power line fluctuations, Failing control board

Safety first: Unplug before accessing the control board.

Use stable power: Plug the coffee maker into a surge protector to reduce the effect of brief outages.
Minimize unplugging: Leave the unit plugged in to maintain clock settings.
Board repair (advanced): On some boards, a backup capacitor can be replaced, but typically the entire control board is replaced in home repair scenarios.
Manual workaround: If replacement is not practical, set the time only when using the auto-brew feature and accept that it may reset after outages.

Medium 3/5

Main Control Board (Clock Backup Circuit)

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