F7E1
KitchenAid
Heating Element or Relay Drive Failure
F7E1 displayed; oven may not heat or may take excessively long to preheat.
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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
Open bake or broil element, failed relay on control board, loose element wiring, thermal fuse open
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power and verify elements are cool before touching.
- Visual check of elements: Inspect bake and broil elements for breaks, blisters, or burn spots.
- Check connections: Remove rear panel and verify element terminals are tight and not burnt.
- Continuity test: With a multimeter, test each element for continuity. Replace any open element.
- Check thermal fuse (if equipped): Locate and test the oven thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat. Replace if open.
- Control board: If elements and fuses are good but not receiving power, the control board relay may be defective and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Bake Element, Broil Element, or Electronic Oven Control
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