Amana
Electrical Short to Ground
Range trips breaker when oven or a specific burner is 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 heating element, Pinched or melted wiring, Shorted terminal block, Faulty infinite switch or control relay
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off breaker and do not reset repeatedly. Risk of fire or shock.
- Isolate circuit: Determine if the trip occurs with oven, a specific burner, or any load.
- Inspect elements and wiring: Look for visible damage, burned spots, or wires touching metal chassis.
- Test suspect component: Disconnect and test elements or switches for shorts to ground; replace any shorted parts.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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