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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Cooktop or range trips the household circuit breaker or RCD 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, Damaged wiring insulation touching chassis, Moisture inside hob or oven, Faulty terminal block connection
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately; risk of fire or shock.
- Identify function: Note whether the trip occurs when using a specific hob zone, oven function, or grill.
- Dry out: If the issue followed a major spill or cleaning, leave the appliance disconnected for 24 hours to dry, then test cautiously.
- Visual inspection (technician): A technician should inspect internal wiring, elements, and the terminal block for signs of burning or moisture.
- Insulation test: Use a megohmmeter (technician only) to test elements for earth leakage and replace any faulty heating elements or damaged wiring.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Terminal Block / Faulty Heating Element
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