How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Leave the breaker off until the fault is identified. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.

Identify circuit: Note whether the trip occurs when using a specific burner or the oven. This helps locate the faulty component.
Inspect elements: Disconnect power and inspect the suspect element for cracks or exposed coils touching metal.
Check wiring: Remove rear and bottom panels as needed. Look for burned, pinched, or melted wires contacting the chassis. Repair with high-temperature wire and proper connectors.
Terminal block: Inspect the main power terminal block for burned lugs or melted plastic. Replace the terminal block if damaged.
Replace shorted part: Replace any element or component that shows continuity to ground when tested with a multimeter.

Range trips the circuit breaker when an oven or surface element is turned on.

Possible Causes