Service code 7-1 (or 7.1) appears; no heat detected during cycle.

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

Open heating element, Tripped high-limit thermostat, Faulty control heater relay, Door not latching fully (heater disabled)

Safety First: Disconnect power before testing heater circuits.

Steps:

Verify door latch: Ensure the door closes tightly and the latch engages fully; a loose latch can disable the heater.
Test heater: Check continuity of the heating element and replace if open.
Check high-limit: Test the high-limit thermostat for continuity and replace if open.
Control board: If heater and thermostat are good, the control board may not be energizing the heater and may need replacement.

Hard 4/5

Heating Element

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