KitchenAid Electrical Short Circuit

Range or cooktop trips the circuit breaker when a burner or oven is turned on.

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.

Possible Causes

Shorted heating element, pinched wire to chassis, failed power board, water intrusion in wiring

Danger: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a serious fault. Do not keep resetting the breaker without inspection.

Identify circuit: Note whether the trip occurs when using oven, a specific burner, or any load.
Inspect wiring: With power off, remove rear and bottom panels to inspect for burnt or pinched wires, especially near elements and moving parts.
Test elements: Disconnect and test suspect elements for shorts to ground. Replace any shorted element.
Dry moisture: If a spill occurred, allow the unit to dry completely before retesting.

Professional Required 5/5

Shorted Heating Element or Wiring Harness

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