Blomberg
Short Circuit or Ground Fault
Range trips the circuit breaker when oven or cooktop 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 to chassis, Pinched or melted wiring, Faulty terminal block, Defective power module on induction cooktop
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is identified. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.
- Identify trigger: Note whether the breaker trips when a specific element, burner, or oven function is used.
- Inspect suspect circuit: For that function, inspect the element, wiring, and connectors for signs of arcing, burns, or contact with metal chassis.
- Test insulation: With a multimeter, check for continuity between each element terminal and ground. Any reading indicates a short to chassis and the element should be replaced.
- Check terminal block: Inspect for loose or crossed wires that could cause a short.
- Replace faulty component: Replace the shorted element, damaged wiring, or defective module before restoring power.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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