Bush Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Bush oven trips the RCD or fuse when turned on, no code displayed.

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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

Element shorted to chassis, Damaged wiring insulation, Faulty mains filter, Moisture inside components

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not continue resetting a tripping RCD. Isolate the oven and do not use until inspected.

  • Visual inspection: Remove rear and top panels and look for burnt wires, melted connectors, or signs of arcing.
  • Isolate elements: Disconnect one heating element at a time and test operation (by a qualified person) to identify which circuit causes tripping.
  • Replace faulty element or wiring: Any element with visible damage or low insulation resistance to earth should be replaced. Damaged wiring must be renewed with heat-resistant cable.
  • Allow drying time: If moisture is suspected (after cleaning or flooding), allow 24–48 hours of drying before retesting.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Grill Element
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