KitchenAid
Short Circuit or Ground Fault Under Load
Oven trips the circuit breaker when heating
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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 wire touching chassis, moisture in wiring or junction box, failing control relay shorting
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Leave the breaker off until the fault is found. Risk of fire or shock.
- Inspect elements and wiring: Look for obvious damage or melted insulation.
- Isolate components: Disconnect one element at a time and test operation to identify which circuit trips the breaker.
- Check junction box: Inspect the wall junction box for moisture or loose connections.
Replace any shorted element or damaged wiring. If the control board is shorted, replace it.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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