Viking Electrical Short or Overload

Range trips the circuit breaker when oven or certain burners are 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 to ground, Pinched or damaged wiring harness, Moisture inside electrical components, Incorrect breaker size or shared circuit overload

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Turn off power and leave it off until the fault is found. Risk of fire or shock.

Steps to check and correct:

  • Identify trigger: Note whether the breaker trips when a specific function (bake, broil, a particular burner) is used.
  • Inspect elements and wiring: With power off, inspect the associated element and wiring for signs of arcing, burns, or insulation damage. Replace any damaged parts.
  • Test elements: Use a multimeter to check for continuity between each element terminal and chassis ground. Any continuity indicates a shorted element that must be replaced.
  • Check for moisture: Look for signs of water intrusion from cleaning or spills and allow components to dry thoroughly.

When to call a technician: If you cannot locate the short or if the breaker still trips after visible repairs, professional electrical diagnosis is required.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Bake Heating Element
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