AEG Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Hob causes circuit breaker or RCD to trip when turned on

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.

Possible Causes

Moisture inside hob, Shorted heating element or induction module, Damaged mains filter, Pinched wiring to chassis

Electrical safety: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately; this indicates a fault.

User steps:

Turn off the hob and leave it disconnected for several hours to allow any moisture to dry.
Try resetting the breaker and turning on the hob; if it trips again, leave it off and arrange service.

Technician steps:

Insulation resistance test of the heating elements, induction modules, and wiring.
Inspect for water ingress, especially after large spills.
Replace any components with low insulation resistance or visible damage.

Professional Required 5/5

Mains Filter or Power Module

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