FEE7 in plain terms
FEE7 means there may be a problem with the main cavity broil element or its associated wiring. Broil is the obvious loss, with no glow and no top browning, but on many ovens the broil element also helps during preheat, so a slower, uneven preheat can be part of the picture; look at the element with the oven cold, and have it tested if FEE7 returns.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FEE7 | There may be a problem with the main cavity broil element or the associated wiring. |
What you see with FEE7
- No glow from the top element on broil — The broil element or its wiring has failed.
- Pale tops on baked food — The top heat that evens out baking is missing.
- Preheats taking longer than they used to — One of the oven's heat sources is not contributing.
- A visible break, blister or scorch on the top element — A failed element.
Causes of FEE7, ranked
- The main cavity broil element — First: the documentation names it, and its exposed position makes wear easy to see.
- Its terminals or wiring — Second: a burnt or loose connection where the element passes through the back wall.
- Spatter baked onto the element — Third, and not on the documented list: hot spots from grease that shorten its life.
- A one-off fault — Last: a code that clears with a reset and does not return.
What to check first for FEE7
- Run broil briefly and watch — An even glow along the element means it is heating.
- Inspect the element cold — Look for breaks, blisters or scorched spots.
- Compare with bake — Bake working while broil does not points to the broil circuit.
- Have the element and terminals tested — A technician measures the element against the tech sheet chart.
What an owner can safely do about FEE7
- Watch the element on broil — Set broil briefly, as the manual describes, and watch for an even glow without opening the door wide.
Tools: owner's manualAbout 3 min
- Let it cool, then inspect — With the oven cold, look along the element with a flashlight.
Tools: flashlightAbout 3 min
- Reset the oven — Switch off the breaker for a minute, then on.
Tools: breaker panel accessAbout 3 min
- Find the model number — The element is ordered by model; the number is on the frame inside the door or behind the drawer.
Tools: flashlightAbout 5 min
Safety before you start
Safety
Switch off the breaker before touching the element or removing any panel; a capacitor can hold a charge after the power is off. The broil element gets hot within moments and stays hot after use, so never touch it until the oven is cold, and switch off the breaker at once if you see sparks. On a range with a gas cooktop, if you smell gas, do not switch anything on or off, leave the building, and call the gas utility or emergency services from outside.
When to book a service call for FEE7
Call if the broil element is visibly damaged, if it does not glow on broil, or if FEE7 returns after a reset. The element is usually reached from inside the cavity and its terminals from behind, so the repair is often short, and the technician checks the wiring at the terminals as well.
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What this reading does not cover
This reading of FEE7 applies to Amana ovens whose control reports the main cavity broil element or its wiring with this code, as the table states. How the broil element is used during baking varies by model, and a model-specific page, where one exists, is the better guide. None is listed for FEE7 yet; start at the Amana oven code index below.
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