Gram Thermal Short / Progressive Earth Leakage

Oven trips the breaker after some minutes of operation, not immediately.

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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 when hot, Overheating mains terminal block, Failing cooling fan causing PCB overheating, Cracked ceramic insulators on elements

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power after a trip and allow the oven to cool before inspection.

Steps to check:

  • Run the oven briefly under supervision until just before it would normally trip (if safe to do so), then disconnect and inspect for hot spots or burning smells.
  • Check the mains terminal block for discoloration or melting; replace if overheated.
  • Inspect all elements and their ceramic insulators for cracks or carbon tracking.
  • Test elements for earth leakage when cold and, if possible, when warm (technician with proper equipment).
  • Verify that the cooling fan operates correctly to prevent overheating of wiring and PCB.

Warning: Intermittent trips can be difficult to diagnose; professional testing equipment may be required.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Mains Terminal Block
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