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Kenmore Oven F07 Error Code
Lock motor circuit failure
What this error means
F07 specifically targets the lock motor output circuit. The ERC commanded latch movement but did not detect motor response.
How F07 is detected
When F07 appears on a Kenmore oven, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On Kenmore Elite 790.75903, Kenmore 790.46187300, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most F07 calls are resolved without parts: disconnect power before inspecting the latch motor. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If F07 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Burned lock motor windings
- Relay on ERC not sending voltage to motor
- Mechanical jam in latch linkage
- Broken motor gear inside the latch
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Disconnect power before inspecting the latch motor
- 2Check for 120 VAC at the motor during lock command in service mode
- 3Lubricate only per service manual—excess grease attracts dust
- 4Replace latch assembly if motor is open or seized
When to call a technician
Voltage at motor with no shaft rotation confirms latch motor replacement.
Affected models
- Kenmore Elite 790.75903
- Kenmore 790.46187300
- Kenmore 790.72409410
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use ovens to prevent F07 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when F07 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Kenmore oven—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for F07; Kenmore uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting F07; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.