Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error code7
ApplianceCooktop
Code 7 explained
When the cooktop displays 7, the Up key belonging to the left rear element is defective.
Remedy in order
Cooktop off the supply, power disconnected.
The harness cables and their connections tested.
If the tests pass, the left-side touch control board is replaced.
Cooktop series
The code is listed for Kenmore’s 790 induction series, which shows number-only codes.
Sibling codes for this element
The Down key has its own code, 6, and the On/Off key has 8. Temperature sensor trouble on the same left rear element is reported as 52.
Arranging Kenmore cooktop repair in San Francisco
If a left rear Up key stops responding and 7 keeps appearing, ask for a technician through Kenmore cooktop repair, which serves San Francisco and the wider Bay Area. The number is (415) 825-6393. Mention the model number and any button presses that triggered the code.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so 7 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Left rear element Up key is defective.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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