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Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Cooktop trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when 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
Damaged wiring or insulation, Moisture inside appliance, Shorted heating element or induction power module, Incorrect wiring at terminal block
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Electrical safety: Repeated tripping indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Do not repeatedly reset the breaker without investigation.
- Check for moisture: If there was a recent spill or cleaning, allow the appliance to dry for several hours with power disconnected, then test again.
- Visual inspection (technician recommended): With power off, a qualified person should inspect the terminal block and wiring for damage or loose connections.
- Isolate zones: A technician can disconnect individual elements or modules to identify the faulty component (e.g., shorted induction power module or radiant element).
- Repair: Replace any shorted components and correct wiring faults before returning the appliance to service.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Induction Power Module or Heating Element
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