Leisure
Earth Leakage / Short Circuit in Heating Element or Wiring
Leisure range trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when the oven is 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
Oven element shorted to earth, damaged wiring insulation touching chassis, moisture in elements after cleaning, faulty terminal block
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker without finding the cause. Isolate the cooker and do not use the affected function.
Diagnostic steps (technician):
- Disconnect the cooker from the mains and remove the rear panel.
- Visually inspect all elements and wiring for burn marks, melted insulation, or signs of arcing.
- Use an insulation tester (megohmmeter) between each element terminal and earth; low resistance indicates leakage and the element should be replaced.
- Check the terminal block where the mains cable connects for signs of overheating or loose screws; repair or replace as needed.
- Allow the oven to dry thoroughly if it has recently been steam-cleaned; moisture in elements can cause temporary leakage.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Oven Heating Element
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