Gorenje Electrical Short / Earth Leakage

Gorenje oven trips the circuit breaker when heating is started.

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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, damaged wiring insulation, moisture in elements after cleaning, faulty mains filter or terminal block

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect the appliance and investigate.

  • Check for visible damage: Inspect the rear of the oven for burned wires, melted connectors, or signs of arcing.
  • Test elements to earth: With a multimeter, measure resistance between each element terminal and the metal chassis. Any low resistance indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
  • Dry moisture: If the issue started after steam cleaning, allow the oven to dry for 24 hours with the door open, then retest.
  • Inspect terminal block: Ensure the mains connection block is tight and not burned. Replace if damaged.

Warning: Earth leakage and shorts are serious safety issues. If you are not experienced with electrical testing, contact a qualified technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Oven Heating Element or Wiring Harness
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