F07
Bauknecht
Heating circuit fault
Washer does not heat water, may stop mid-cycle with F07 displayed
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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-circuit heating element, burnt heater terminals, faulty heater relay on control board, damaged wiring to heater
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer and ensure the tub is cool.
- Locate heater: The heating element is usually mounted in the bottom of the tub from the rear. Remove the rear panel to access it.
- Inspect terminals: Check for burnt, loose, or corroded heater terminals and connectors. Clean light corrosion and tighten connections; replace burnt connectors.
- Continuity check (for experienced users): Disconnect the heater wires and measure resistance across the heater terminals. Typical values are 20–30 Ω. Infinite resistance indicates a failed element.
- Check for earth leakage: Measure resistance between each heater terminal and the metal tub. Very low resistance suggests insulation failure and the heater must be replaced.
If heater and wiring are good: The fault may be in the main control board heater relay or triac, which usually requires board replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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