Falcon
Short Circuit in Heating or Control Circuit
Oven trips the circuit breaker immediately when turned on, no code shown
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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, Pinched wiring behind rear panel, Shorted mains filter, Internal control board short
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips instantly. Isolate the oven and keep it off until the fault is found.
- Inspect elements: Disconnect each Falcon oven and grill element in turn and test insulation to earth with a multimeter. Replace any element that shows a short.
- Check wiring: Remove the rear panel and inspect for wires trapped under screws or rubbing on sharp edges. Repair with proper high-temperature cable and grommets.
- Examine mains filter: Inspect the Falcon mains interference filter for signs of burning or cracking. Replace if damaged.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Falcon mains interference filter
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