Oven Keeps Tripping GFCI?

Anova Precision® Oven
#1

Hey, y’all.
Trying my best here to keep my disappointment contained, but is anyone else having issues with this oven tripping GFCI? I bought mine, used it successfully like 2 times, and ever since it started tripping GFCI every single time. I contacted support and I’ve already tried to reset my oven firmware and have been sent a 2nd oven (which also has the same issue. I can’t even get the second one past the burn-in phase.) I’ve tried multiple plugs, on two different circuits. These are kitchen rated at 20A.

Has anyone found a solution to this?

#2

Hi Alexis, you may want to swap out that GFCI. After numerous trip events they tend to get weaker and trip at lower thresholds.

If a new receptacle trips at least you know you have a problem oven.

#3

As I mentioned, this has happened with two ovens, on multiple receptacles.

#4

Indeed it has.

Hopefully your third oven will be the keeper.

#5

Dumb question alert: Different receptacles, but also different circuits? I have two GFCI circuits, each with two or more receptacles – any one of which trips the GFCI.

It’s still very weird, though. I’ve had no issues with mine.

#6

Yup. Two different circuits. One is the kitchen wall (minus a single receptacle near the stove) and the other is the kitchen island (plus the aforementioned stove receptacle.)

#7

it could be an actual problem with the circuit in the house… the can be wired so many different ways. Are they actually on 2 different breakers?? Have you tried the oven on a regular plug (non GFI)… If it’s happening with 2 different ovens, I suspect it’s an issue with the house wiring. Would it be possible to visit a friend & bring the oven to try on their GFI plug??

#8

Yes, I’ve tried these things. I am not bringing this to a friend’s house. At this point I’ve been trying (unsuccessfully) to return it for a refund.

#9

Typically you do not put static high loads on a current leakage fuse. In the kitchen you may have some hidden sockets for high current devices.
This said, I HAD to use a socket with leakage switch for my current oven and had to disconnect ground from the socket for the same reason. Works fine. (no worries, I tested the housing for voltage at all settings)

#10

:scream: good luck and I hope you won’t hava any nasty surprise with time. Kitchen is one of the few place where ground and leakage detection are most needed in my opinion

#11

The alternative is not using the oven. Or get a 230/230V transformer with the proper wattage and isolate the oven :wink:

But first one more thing, check that your leakage switch works properly and has the right wattage. Maybe get a bigger one with a higher current rating.