JennAir Electrical Short to Ground

JennAir range trips the circuit breaker when oven or a specific burner is turned on (no error code)

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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 touching chassis, Pinched wiring harness, Failed terminal block, Moisture causing short

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Leave the breaker off until the fault is identified. Risk of shock and fire.

  • Identify circuit: Note whether the breaker trips when using the oven, a specific burner, or any function.
  • Inspect elements: Check bake, broil, and surface elements for spots where the metal sheath touches the oven or cooktop frame. Replace any suspect element.
  • Check wiring: Remove rear and bottom panels to inspect wiring harnesses for melted insulation or pinched wires. Repair or replace damaged sections.
  • Terminal block: Inspect the main power terminal block for burned connections. Replace the block if damaged and correct any loose connections.
  • Dry moisture: If the issue followed a spill, allow the unit to dry thoroughly before retesting.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Power Terminal Block
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