Stoves
Short circuit or ground fault in oven
Oven trips the circuit breaker when turned on.
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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 bake or broil element to chassis, Pinched or bare wiring touching metal, Shorted control board component, Incorrectly wired terminal block
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is found. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.
- Inspect elements: Disconnect power, remove rear panel, and inspect elements and their wiring for contact with the metal chassis. Replace any element that shows signs of arcing or damage.
- Check wiring harness: Look for pinched or melted wires, especially where they pass through metal openings. Repair with high-temperature wire and proper connectors.
- Isolate components: Disconnect one component at a time (elements, fan, etc.) and restore power briefly to see if the breaker still trips. This helps identify the faulty circuit.
- Verify terminal block wiring: Ensure the mains cable is wired correctly to the terminal block according to the wiring diagram.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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