Whirlpool
Short circuit or ground fault in oven
Oven trips the circuit breaker when turned on or during 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 to chassis, Pinched or melted wiring, Faulty terminal block, Internal short in control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Turn off power and investigate.
- Inspect elements: Look for areas where the bake or broil element touches the metal cavity or shows burn-through. Replace any damaged element.
- Check wiring: Remove the rear panel and inspect all wiring for melted insulation or contact with sharp metal edges. Repair or replace damaged wires with high-temperature wire.
- Terminal block: Inspect the terminal block for burned or shorted connections. Replace the terminal block if damaged.
- Control board: If no external shorts are found, the electronic oven control board may have an internal short and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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