Frigidaire
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Oven or cooktop trips the circuit breaker 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
Shorted heating element, Pinched or bare wire touching chassis, Failed control board causing short, Miswired power cord
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Turn off power and leave it off until the fault is found.
- Isolate component:
- Determine if the breaker trips when using oven, cooktop, or both.
- Inspect elements:
- Check bake, broil, and surface elements for cracks or spots where the element sheath touches metal.
- Disconnect suspect elements and test for continuity to ground; replace any element shorted to chassis.
- Check wiring:
- Inspect harnesses where they pass through metal openings for cut insulation.
- Verify cord wiring:
- Ensure the power cord is wired correctly to the terminal block per Frigidaire diagram.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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