F7
Kenmore
Stuck Key or Keypad Short
Oven displays F7; beeping may be continuous
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Safety Warning
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.
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Possible Causes
Shorted touchpad membrane, Moisture intrusion into keypad, Damaged keypad ribbon
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker.
- Dry and clean keypad: If the keypad recently got wet (steam, cleaning), allow it to dry completely. Wipe with a dry cloth.
- Inspect ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and check the keypad ribbon for corrosion or tears. Clean and reseat.
- Isolate keypad: With keypad disconnected, restore power briefly. If F7 disappears, the keypad is faulty; replace the touchpad / control panel assembly. If F7 remains, replace the electronic oven control.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Touchpad / Control Panel Assembly
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