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Electrical Short or Ground Fault
Electric 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, Damaged wiring harness, Shorted control board, Faulty terminal block or power cord
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Leave the breaker OFF until the fault is identified. Working on live circuits can cause shock or fire.
- Step 1 – Inspect elements: Look for visible damage where elements may be touching the metal cavity. Remove power and test each element for continuity to ground (chassis). Replace any element that is shorted.
- Step 2 – Check wiring: Remove rear and bottom panels to inspect wiring harnesses for melted insulation or pinched wires.
- Step 3 – Examine terminal block: Inspect the power terminal block for burnt connections or melted plastic. Replace if damaged.
- Step 4 – Control board: If elements and wiring are good, the control board may be shorted. Inspect for burnt components and replace the board if necessary.
Warning: If you are not experienced with electrical diagnostics, contact a qualified technician or electrician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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