Kenmore Premature Shutdown / Overheat Protection

Oven shuts off by itself before reaching set temperature

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

Overheating control area, Faulty high-limit thermostat, Failing EOC, Blocked cooling vents

Safety first: Turn off power before accessing internal components.

Check ventilation: Ensure the oven has proper cabinet clearances and that cooling vents are not blocked.
Inspect high-limit thermostat: Locate the high-limit thermostat on the oven chassis and test continuity. Replace the high-limit thermostat if it opens at normal temperatures.
Control board: If thermostats and ventilation are good, the EOC may be misreading temperature; replace the electronic oven control.

Hard 4/5

High-Limit Thermostat

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