Ilve
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Range trips household breaker when oven or cooktop is used
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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 power cord or terminal block, Water ingress causing short, Incorrect circuit rating for appliance load
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect power and investigate.
- Identify trigger: Note whether the trip occurs when using a specific burner or oven function.
- Inspect terminal block: Remove the rear cover and check the main terminal block for melted plastic or loose wires. Repair or replace as needed.
- Check elements: Inspect oven and cooktop elements for visible damage or contact with metal chassis. Test for continuity to ground; replace any element shorted to chassis.
- Dry moisture: If the trip followed a spill, allow the unit to dry thoroughly before retesting.
- Electrical supply: Confirm the circuit breaker and wiring meet Ilve's specified amperage. Have an electrician correct undersized circuits.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Power Terminal Block or Shorted Heating Element
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