Midea Electrical Short or Overcurrent

Cooktop or range trips the circuit breaker when a burner or 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

Shorted heating element, Pinched or bare wire touching chassis, Faulty power module or control board, Incorrect circuit amperage or shared circuit overload

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips immediately; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Turn the appliance off and leave the breaker off until inspected.

  • Identify pattern: Note which burner or function causes the trip; this helps isolate the faulty circuit.
  • Visual inspection (for technicians):
    • Disconnect power and remove rear or bottom panels.
    • Look for burned wires, melted insulation, or signs of arcing near elements and boards.

Repairs typically involve replacing the shorted element or wiring and possibly the control board. This should be done by a qualified electrician or appliance technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Radiant Surface Element
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