RCA
Short Circuit in Heating or Wiring Circuit
RCA range trips the circuit breaker when an element 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 surface element, Element wire shorted to chassis, Damaged terminal block, Shorted control board component
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect power and investigate the cause.
- Isolate circuit: Determine whether the trip occurs when using a specific burner or the oven. This narrows down the suspect circuit.
- Inspect elements: Remove the suspect element and inspect for cracks or exposed metal contacting the cooktop frame. Replace any damaged surface element or oven element.
- Check wiring: Inspect wiring from the terminal block to the control and elements for melted insulation or contact with sharp metal edges. Repair or replace damaged wires.
- Terminal block: Replace a burnt terminal block and power cord if signs of arcing are present.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Surface Heating Element
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