Oven or cooktop trips the circuit breaker when turned on

Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is identified. Working on live circuits can cause shock or fire.

• Isolate which function trips breaker:
  • Turn on one burner or oven function at a time to see which causes the trip (if safe and breaker allows brief testing).
• Inspect suspect component:
  • With power off, inspect the associated element or wiring for burns or melted insulation.
  • Check where wires pass through metal openings for chafing.
• Test elements:
  • Disconnect and measure resistance of oven or surface elements.
  • Check for continuity between element terminals and chassis ground; any continuity indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
• Repair wiring:
  • Replace or re-insulate any damaged wires and secure away from sharp edges.
• Professional help:
  • If the breaker still trips after obvious faults are corrected, a control board or internal wiring short may exist; consider a qualified appliance technician.