Bauknecht Short Circuit / Earth Leakage in Heating Circuit

Oven trips the household circuit breaker or RCD as soon as it is turned on 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

Heating element shorted to earth, Damaged wiring insulation touching chassis, Moisture in elements after cleaning, Faulty mains filter (EMI suppressor) shorting

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect the oven and work only when power is off.

  • Isolate elements: Disconnect each heating element (grill, bottom, fan) in turn and test insulation resistance between each terminal and earth using a megohmmeter if available. Replace any element with low insulation resistance.
  • Inspect wiring: Look for burnt or pinched wires touching the metal chassis, especially near the elements and terminal block. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
  • Check mains filter: Inspect the mains interference filter (usually near the terminal block) for signs of burning or cracking. Disconnect and test; replace if shorted.
  • Drying: If the oven was recently steam‑cleaned, allow it to dry for 24 hours and retest; moisture in elements can cause temporary leakage.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Heating Elements or Mains Interference Filter
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