Bertazzoni Professional Dishwasher Code F7: Overheating

What F7 means

On current Bertazzoni Heritage, Professional and Master dishwashers such as the DW24T3IPV, DW24T2IXB and DW18S2IPV, F7 means overheating. The water or the heating area has become hotter than the dishwasher allows, so it stops the cycle for protection. The recommended step is to contact service. You may notice a very hot tub or door when F7 appears. Unload nothing until the inside has cooled.

Common causes of F7

Heating element staying on too long
Temperature sensor not reporting the true water heat
Control board not switching the heater off
Cycle run with too little water in the tub

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel and leave the door closed for a minute, then open it carefully. 2. Let the tub and dishes cool completely before touching them. 3. Switch the dishwasher off at its breaker. 4. Do not restart it. 5. Call us so we can test the heater and sensor.

! Why to stop there

Overheating is a protection event and the cause could be a heater that does not switch off.
Hot steam from the door can scald when opened too soon.
The heater and its wiring cannot be tested safely by an owner.
We quote the price in writing before any work, and the repair has a 30-day warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dishwasher codes

F5Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F5: Pressure system failure F6Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F6: Heater sensor failure F8Bertazzoni Master Dishwasher Code F8: Heater error F9Bertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code F9: Divisor position error FEBertazzoni Heritage Dishwasher Code FE: Electronic card failure E1Bertazzoni Legacy 24-Inch Dishwasher Code E1: Water inlet too slow FFBertazzoni Professional Dishwasher Code FF: Water inlet system failure E3Bertazzoni Legacy DW24PR Code E3: 90-Minute heating timeout

F7F7 questions

Is F7 dangerous?

The dishwasher stops itself, which is the protection working. Still, an overheating machine should be left off until a technician tests the heater and sensor.

Should I open the door when F7 shows?

Wait a minute or two first, since steam and hot dishes can burn. Once everything has cooled, you can look inside but should not restart the cycle.

Could a sensor problem cause F7?

Yes. If the sensor reads wrongly, the control may keep heating. That is why we test the sensor and the heater circuit together before suggesting a repair.