KitchenAid Range F7 E6 Error: Relay Stuck — Right Rear Burner
What Does KitchenAid Range Error Code F7 E6 Mean? F7 E6 on a KitchenAid electric range means the relay controlling the right rear surface element is stuck in the closed position. When you turn that burner off, the control board sends a signal to open the relay — but with welded contacts, the relay cannot […]
Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
No. A stuck right rear relay is a fire and burn hazard. The right rear position must not be used and all other cooking on the range should be suspended until the relay is professionally repaired.
Can I reset the code?
No. A breaker reset does not repair welded relay contacts. The right rear element will resume heating immediately when power is restored. Do not restore power until the relay board or control board is replaced.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: Right rear element heats immediately on power restore with no input, Element surface cannot be controlled by knob or touch panel.
Symptoms You May Notice
Right rear surface element remains hot after being switched to Off
Turning the right rear control knob to Off or pressing the element Off key does not stop the element from glowing — it stays energized because the control relay cannot open.
Pots or pans on the right rear position continue to heat with the element at Off
Cookware placed on the right rear position keeps simmering or boiling after the user turns the element off, because the relay holds the element at full or near-full power.
F7 E6 code appears only when the range attempts to shut off the right rear element
The code is triggered by the failed open command rather than a heating command, so it appears when the user turns the element off rather than when they turn it on.
Possible Causes
Welded relay contacts on the right rear element relay
High inrush current during repeated switching of the right rear element has fused the relay contacts, preventing them from opening on command.
Requires ProfessionalFailed right rear relay on the surface element relay board
The specific relay allocated to the right rear position on a separate SERB has failed open-circuit drive or has contacts that are permanently closed.
Requires ProfessionalHigh-output right rear element drawing excessive inrush current
An oversized or dual-ring right rear element draws more current than the relay was rated for over its service life, accelerating contact welding.
DIY PossibleSafe Checks You Can Do
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Remove all cookware from the right rear element immediately
As soon as F7 E6 appears and the right rear element is on, remove any pots or pans from that burner position. Do not place cookware on that element again until the range is repaired.
A glass-ceramic cooktop retains heat for up to 15 minutes under normal conditions — with a stuck relay the element may stay at full power indefinitely, making the surface extremely dangerous.
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Switch off the range circuit breaker
If the right rear element cannot be controlled from the panel, cut power at the circuit breaker immediately. Do not restore power until the relay board or control board has been professionally replaced.
A stuck relay may reactivate the element the instant power is restored — do not assume clearing the breaker and resetting it is a safe workaround for continued use.
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- Right rear relay confirms stuck-closed with continuity testing by a technician
- Surface element relay board (SERB) requires replacement
- Multiple relay fault codes appear across different element positions
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