Amica
Oven Element Short to Earth
Electric oven trips the circuit breaker (RCD/MCB) when 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
Grill or bake element insulation breakdown, Damaged wiring touching chassis, Faulty terminal block, Moisture inside elements after cleaning
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect the appliance and investigate the cause.
- Isolate function: Try different oven functions (bake, grill, fan) one at a time to identify which element causes the trip.
- Visual inspection: Inspect elements for cracks, blisters, or exposed metal. Replace any suspect heating elements.
- Insulation test (technician): Use a megohmmeter to test insulation resistance between each element terminal and earth. Low resistance indicates a leakage fault.
- Check wiring: Inspect wiring harnesses for melted insulation or contact with the metal chassis. Repair or reroute as necessary.
- Drying: If the issue started after heavy cleaning, allow the oven to dry thoroughly (door open, low heat if possible) before retesting.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Oven Heating Element (Grill or Bake)
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