Bella
Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Multicooker trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when heating starts.
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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
Damaged power cord, Moisture inside base or control panel, Shorted heating element, Pinched wire touching metal chassis
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips. Unplug the cooker immediately.
- Inspect power cord: Replace the cord if there are visible cuts or burns.
- Check for moisture: If the cooker was recently washed or exposed to spills, allow it to dry for 24–48 hours in a warm, dry place (unplugged).
- Open base for inspection: Look for burnt wires, melted insulation, or signs of arcing. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
- Test heating element to ground: With a multimeter, check for continuity between element terminals and chassis. Any reading indicates a ground fault and the element must be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Power Cord / Heating Element / Wiring Harness
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