[jim kent]

Oven Temperature Runaway
Model Number: 66575832002 Brand: Kenmore (Whirlpool) Age: 5 - 10 years

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Error Codes: E2 F3, Oven maintains 350 degrees for a short time, with the gas cycling on/off around 350 degrees (independent thermometer in oven). The "heat" indicator on the stove panel lights, then the gas ignites. The "heat" indicator goes out and a few seconds later the gas shuts off. I hear clicking sounds at the expected times. 350 degrees maintained. Normal operation. After a while of this normal cycling, the gas never shuts off and the oven temp climbs. The "heat" indicator is not lit. The cancel button turns off the "bake" light but the gas never shuts off.

I replaced the oven sensor. Did not solve the problem. What do I do next?
Kenmore model 665.75832002 Range. 7 years old.

Jim

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It sounds like the valve may be faulty.

You should have it checked by a qualified gas technician.

Here is a link to the parts of your range model 665.75832002.

[jim kent]

I replaced the oven control board, still the same problem and error codes. This problem it intermittent. So at this point it is not the sensor or the control board. I then suspected the gas valve (part# 8054078). When the failure is present, i.e., the control board has turns off the "heat" indicator but the gas is still on and temp in the oven is climbing I lightly tapped the control valve and the gas shut off instantly. Also, when in the failure mode, pushing the off/cancel button or pulling the electric cord does not shut the gas off.

In normal operation, the gas shuts off about 10 to 20 seconds after the Control board sends the shut off signal. In the failure mode, the gas doesn't shut off unless I tap the valve. My next step is to return the other two parts and replace the valve. What do you think??

Jim

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If the gas shut off when you tap the valve the valve is likely faulty.

[jim kent]

Right on, The gas valve was faulty. The major clue was that the gas still fed the oven even when the AC plug was pulled. Evidently the valve should close automatically when the AC is removed. It didn't. Replaced valve and all is well again. Thanks.

Jim