Electrolux
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Range or cooktop trips the circuit breaker during use.
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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, Damaged wiring touching chassis, Overloaded circuit, Faulty breaker
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately. Risk of fire or shock.
- Identify pattern: Note which function (bake, broil, specific burner) causes the trip.
- Inspect suspect element: Check for visible damage or arcing marks on the element and surrounding wiring.
- Test for shorts: With power off, measure resistance from each element terminal to chassis ground. A low reading indicates a shorted element or wire.
- Repair or replace: Replace any shorted elements and repair damaged wiring. If the circuit is overloaded (too many appliances), move loads to other circuits.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Surface Element or Bake/Broil Element
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