Frigidaire Professional
Short to Ground / Overcurrent
Electric 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
Element shorted to chassis, Pinched wire under cooktop, Shorted terminal block, Water intrusion into wiring
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker and do not reset repeatedly. Risk of fire or shock.
- Isolate circuit:
- Determine if the trip occurs with a specific burner or oven function.
- Inspect suspect element:
- Remove and visually inspect the element and wiring for burns or contact with metal.
- Test for continuity between element terminals and chassis; any continuity indicates a short and the element must be replaced.
- Check wiring harness:
- Inspect under the cooktop and behind the oven for pinched or melted wires; repair or replace as needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Surface Element or Bake/Broil Element
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