Avanti
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Range trips breaker when oven or cooktop is turned on (Avanti electric range)
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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 bare wiring touching chassis, Faulty terminal block, Defective EOC or infinite switch
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is found. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.
- Isolate circuit: Determine if the trip occurs when using oven, cooktop, or both. This helps narrow down the faulty circuit.
- Inspect elements: Check bake, broil, and surface elements for visible damage or contact with metal parts.
- Check wiring: Inspect wiring harnesses behind the range and under the cooktop for melted insulation or pinched wires.
- Terminal block: Inspect the power terminal block for burnt connections. Replace if damaged.
- Component testing: Disconnect suspected elements or switches one at a time and test operation to identify the shorted component. Replace the shorted element, infinite switch, or EOC as needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Power Terminal Block
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