Kenmore
Electrical Short in Heating Circuit
The oven trips the circuit breaker 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
Shorted bake or broil element to chassis, Pinched wiring harness, Shorted convection fan motor, Faulty terminal block
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the breaker and leave it off until the short is found. Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker.
- Inspect elements: Look for areas where the bake or broil element touches metal or shows burn-through. Replace the bake element or broil element if damaged.
- Check wiring: Remove the rear panel and inspect the wiring for melted insulation or pinched wires against the chassis. Repair or replace damaged wires.
- Terminal block: Inspect the main power terminal block for burnt connections. Replace the terminal block if damaged.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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