Dave A. for Model Number MER6772BAW While the oven was in use, I touched the lower oven element with a plastic spatula. Right away the power on the entire stove went out. I tried resetting the circuit breaker, but it just popped back off. When I unplugged the oven and reset it was fine. If the element is damaged, would the circuit breaker shut down until you replace the element? Could I take out the element out and turn the breaker back on and test/use the other oven and burners? Thanks
Answer Hello Dave, You should first check for loose connections at the terminal block where the power cord connects to the unit. If good you should check the unit for a short. This can be done by testing with an ohm meter from a connection at the terminal block to chassis ground with power disconnected from the unit. If a connection is present you will get a reading. This can be located by disconnecting components one at a time until continuity disappears. The connection that is disconnected when continuity goes away is the shorted component. You should use the wiring diagram to aid in pinning down the failed component. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, May 6, 2017