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Electrical short to ground
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
Shorted heating element, Pinched wire touching chassis, Failed control board component shorting
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Disconnect power before inspection.
- Isolate circuit: Determine if the trip occurs with a specific function (e.g., bake, broil, one burner). This narrows the suspect component.
- Inspect wiring: Check wires to the suspect element or burner for melted insulation or contact with metal.
- Test element: Disconnect and test the element for continuity to ground. Replace if shorted.
- Control board: If wiring and elements are good, the control board may be shorted and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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