Hoover Short Circuit or Earth Leakage Under Load

Hoover oven trips the circuit breaker or RCD when turned on or when a specific 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

Shorted heating element, Damaged wiring touching chassis, Faulty mains filter, Moisture in elements or terminal block

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately; isolate the oven and investigate. Work only with power off.

  • Identify offending function:
    • Note which selector position causes the trip (fan oven, grill, etc.).
  • Inspect relevant element and wiring:
    • Access the element associated with that function.
    • Look for visible damage or wiring touching metal parts.
    • Test element resistance to earth with a multimeter; any continuity to earth indicates leakage.
    • Replace the element if leaking or shorted.
  • Check mains terminal block and filter:
    • Inspect for moisture, carbon tracking, or melted plastic.
    • Replace the mains filter or terminal block if damaged.
  • Drying:
    • If the oven has been exposed to water or steam, leave it disconnected with the door open for 24–48 hours to dry, then retest.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Oven Heating Element or Mains Filter
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