Written by Caitlin
Edited on
28 January 2025
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08:54
What do you do if your cooktop causes a short circuit?
Does a short circuit occur when you turn on the cooktop? Connect it to its own group in the fuse box. If this isn't the case, check if something is wrong with the socket or connector. In this article, you'll read what you can do to solve this.
Solve short circuit cooktop
Use these 3 tips if your cooktop creates a short circuit:
- Tip 1. Connect the cooktop to a separate group
- Tip 2. Check the socket
- Tip 3. Check the connector
Tip 1: connect the cooktop to a separate group
An electric cooktop consumes less energy than a gas cooktop. Both with a 2 and 3-phase cooktop, we recommend a separate group. The most energy is being used when you turn on the cooktop. Are other appliances connected to the same group and are they on too, like an oven or fridge? A short circuit will occur.
Tip 2: check the socket
When the cooktop has a separate group, the socket might be the problem. With a multimeter, you can see how strong the current is that's coming from the socket. Don't have any experience with this, or aren't you sure? Contact an electrician for help.
Tip 3: check the connector
Check if the Perilex connector has been connected the same way as the socket in your kitchen. In the cord of the cooktop, you'll find the ground wire, the neutral wire, and phase wire. If the neutral wire is located at the top left of the socket, you should connect it to the top left of the connector too. Because this differs per house, the connector isn't connected to the cord by default. Don't have enough knowledge about electricity yourself? Have an electrician check the connector.
Article by Caitlin
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