JennAir
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
JennAir oven is tripping the circuit breaker during or shortly after starting a cycle
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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 or bare wire touching chassis, Shorted control board component, Incorrect breaker size
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker without finding the cause. Risk of fire or shock.
- Visual inspection: With power off, inspect bake and broil elements for cracks or spots where the element sheath has split and may contact metal.
- Check wiring: Inspect wiring to elements and control for melted insulation or contact with sharp metal edges.
- Isolate element: Disconnect one element at a time and test operation to see if the breaker still trips (only if you are comfortable and understand the risks).
- Replace shorted parts: Replace any shorted element, damaged wiring, or burnt control board.
- Verify breaker: Ensure the breaker size matches the oven's rated current per the installation manual.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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