Kenmore Temperature / Pressure Calibration Drift

Food is consistently undercooked or overcooked compared to recipe times.

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 heating element, Faulty temperature sensor, Inaccurate pressure sensor, Lid not sealing fully

Safety first: Use caution when testing with water; steam can burn.

Run water test: Cook a measured amount of water on a standard program and compare boil/pressure times to the manual.
Check sealing components: Ensure gasket, float valve, and steam release valve are in good condition and sealing properly.
Adjust recipes: Temporarily adjust cook times while you diagnose hardware issues.

If timing is significantly off despite proper sealing, the heating element or sensors may be out of spec and should be tested and replaced.

Medium 3/5

Heating Element Assembly

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