Ascaso
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Ascaso machine trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when turned on or when heating.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted heating element to ground, Damaged power cord, Water leak onto electrical components, Shorted pump or solenoid coil
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the machine immediately.
- Inspect for leaks: Check for water under or inside the machine. Repair leaks before further testing.
- Check power cord: Replace if damaged or crushed.
- Insulation test (for technicians): Use a megohmmeter to test the boiler element and other loads to ground. Replace any component with low insulation resistance.
- Visual inspection: Look for burnt wires or components and replace as needed.
Note: Because this involves mains safety, professional service is strongly recommended.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Boiler Heating Element / Wiring Harness
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