F19
Fisher & Paykel Earth Leakage / Short Circuit Fault

Oven display shows F19 and the appliance trips the circuit breaker when a heating function is selected.

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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 insulation breakdown to earth, Pinched wiring shorting to chassis, Moisture inside elements or wiring after cleaning, Faulty mains filter or suppression capacitor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect power and investigate the cause.

  • 1. Identify when it trips: Note whether the breaker trips immediately when selecting a specific function (e.g., grill, fan bake). This helps identify the suspect element or circuit.
  • 2. Visual inspection: Inspect all accessible wiring and elements for signs of arcing, burn marks, or melted insulation. Pay attention to where wires pass through metal panels.
  • 3. Insulation test (advanced): Using an insulation tester (megger), test each element to earth. Any element showing low insulation resistance (e.g., <1 MΩ) should be replaced.
  • 4. Drying moisture: If the fault appeared after heavy steam cleaning or water ingress, allow the oven to dry thoroughly for 24–48 hours with the door open before retesting.
  • 5. Line filter check: Inspect the mains filter module for cracks or burn marks. Replace if damaged.

Because this fault involves potential electric shock risk, if you are not experienced with electrical testing, contact a qualified technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Convection (Ring) Element
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