Lelit
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Machine trips the household 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 first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Unplug the machine and keep it unplugged until the fault is found.
- Inspect for leaks: Check inside the machine for water around the boiler, pump, or valves. Repair leaks before further testing.
- Check power cord: Look for visible damage. Replace the power cord if compromised.
- Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect the heater, pump, and solenoids one by one to identify which component causes tripping when powered.
- Replace faulty part: Common culprits are a steam or brew boiler heating element that has shorted to the boiler shell, or a flooded solenoid coil.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Steam Boiler Heating Element
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