Teka Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Oven trips the household 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 to chassis, damaged wiring insulation, moisture inside connectors, faulty mains filter (EMI filter)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect the oven and only proceed if you are competent with electrical testing.

Diagnosis:

  • Identify which function causes the trip (e.g., grill, fan oven, pyrolysis). This points to the likely element or circuit.
  • With power disconnected, inspect the corresponding element and wiring for signs of arcing or insulation damage.
  • Use a multimeter to test resistance between each element terminal and the oven chassis; a low resistance indicates earth leakage and the element should be replaced.
  • Check the mains filter module for burn marks or cracking; replace if suspect.
  • Ensure all wiring is routed away from sharp edges and hot surfaces.

Warning: If you are not trained in electrical safety, contact a qualified technician for this type of fault.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heating Element (Specific to Faulty Function)
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