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    lerato nkumane Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 21, 2009, 06:27 AM
    Electrical stove wiring
    My main switch circuit breaker trips when I switch on my 4 plate electrical stove
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    Apr 21, 2009, 11:55 PM

    Lerato nkumanao - i think you need to get ahold of a good appliance repairman or a good electrician to check the electrical panel box and the stove also ::you could have a breaker that is smaller then it should be and you are drawning to many amps then the breaker has :: or you could have a {short in the stovve : the plates on top or in the oven : it will have to be checked to find out why before you have a house fire :: good luck and stay safe < 220 has no forgiveiness ;; have a great day and god bless ::f.b.e.
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