Hotpoint
Function-Specific Earth Leakage
Oven trips RCD or breaker only when a specific function (e.g. grill) is selected, no code
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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
Grill element insulation breakdown, Fan element insulation breakdown, Moisture in specific element, Damaged wiring to that element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Isolate power and investigate.
- Identify faulty function: Note which selector position causes the trip (e.g. grill, fan grill, lower heat).
- Test that element: Disconnect the suspect element and test resistance to earth (see F07). Any measurable leakage indicates replacement is needed.
- Inspect wiring: Check the wiring from the selector or PCB to that element for chafing against metal.
- Dry the oven: If the issue started after cleaning, allow the oven to dry thoroughly and retest. If tripping persists, replace the affected element.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Specific Heating Element (Grill, Fan, or Base)
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