Amana AMVM970803BN Error Code EE7: Igniter Circuit Fault

What Does Code EE7 Mean?

Error code EE7 on the Amana AMVM970803BN indicates a fault in the hot surface igniter circuit. The integrated control module has detected an abnormal electrical condition in the igniter wiring or at the igniter itself, and has shut down the ignition sequence to protect the circuit components.

The fault can be caused by an improperly connected igniter that is not making solid electrical contact, a shorted igniter element where the heating element has developed an unintended path to ground, a poor unit ground that affects the igniter circuit's reference voltage, or an internal fault in the igniter relay on the control module itself. The control module monitors current through the igniter circuit and can detect both opens (no current when commanded) and shorts (current when not commanded or excessive current).

A technician must check the wiring from the integrated control module to the igniter for correct connection and any damage, test the igniter element for resistance to determine if it has shorted, verify the unit ground wiring is properly connected and has low resistance to ground, and check the igniter output from the control module to determine if the relay is functioning. A shorted igniter must be replaced; a faulty control module relay requires control module replacement.

Common Causes

When to Call a Professional

Contact a licensed HVAC technician if:

• EE7 displays — a technician must inspect the igniter wiring connections and test the igniter element for shorts
• If the unit ground wiring is corroded, loose, or missing, it must be corrected before the furnace can operate safely
• A failed igniter relay on the control module requires control module replacement by a qualified technician

✓ Verified against manufacturer service manual — March 2026