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Electrical Arcing at Element or Connections
Oven emits a metallic clicking or arcing sound and visible sparks when using the grill or elements.
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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
Cracked grill or oven element, Loose element terminal arcing to chassis, Exposed conductor at terminal block, Foreign metal object contacting element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the oven immediately and isolate from mains. Do not use the oven until the fault is corrected.
Inspection:
- Visually inspect the grill and oven elements for cracks, holes, or burn-through points.
- Check element terminals for looseness or signs of arcing (blackening, pitting).
- Inspect the mains terminal block and internal wiring for exposed conductors.
- Remove any foreign metal objects (e.g., foil, skewers) that may be touching elements.
- Replace any damaged elements and repair or replace burnt connectors and wiring.
Warning: Arcing can quickly lead to fire; do not continue to operate the oven with this symptom.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Grill Heating Element
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