Waffle iron problem

[RichTes]

I stopped using an Intedge waffle iron since it was tripping the CGFI breaker (don't think it was tripping the panel breaker). My memory was it would heat, the light would go off until time to cycle back on and when it went back on was when the breaker tripped.

Decided to try again. The only thing I see wrong is the covered part of the power line doesn't go into the body but ends 1/8" outside. The strain relief seems broken, but no damage to the lines inside.

Plugged in and turned on. With a Fluke infrared thermometer set the dial to 350 the plates went right up to 450 and never cycled before I shut off. Would the switch / temp dial part be the problem? Couldn't read the number on it without removing. I don't see anything loose or damaged.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[BrandonV]

Some ceramic heating elements have the tendency to absorb moisture which can cause leakage to occur.

Are the heating elements clean? Was this stored in a high humidity environment? You may want to do a physical inspection of the heating element.

Do you have another GFCI protected receptacle you can test it on? This is just a GFCI that is tripping right not an AFCI?

 

[nadogail]

A tripping GFCI is an indicator of excessive leakage current, When the current in the hot leg is out of balance with the neutral leg it obviously is leaking somewhere.

 

[BillK]

The only thing I see wrong is the covered part of the power line doesn't go into the body but ends 1/8" outside.

Not sure what you mean by this ?? Picture ??

 

[fitter30]

Might not find a replacement t stat if it has a remote bulb. Some of those contain mercury.

 

[RPH]

I stopped using an Intedge waffle iron since it was tripping the CGFI breaker (don't think it was tripping the panel breaker). My memory was it would heat, the light would go off until time to cycle back on and when it went back on was when the breaker tripped.

Decided to try again. The only thing I see wrong is the covered part of the power line doesn't go into the body but ends 1/8" outside. The strain relief seems broken, but no damage to the lines inside.

Plugged in and turned on. With a Fluke infrared thermometer set the dial to 350 the plates went right up to 450 and never cycled before I shut off. Would the switch / temp dial part be the problem? Couldn't read the number on it without removing. I don't see anything loose or damaged.

Thanks,
Rich

Have access to Hi-pot tester? If so, throw 300 vac to on a one second test. If the elements are leaking, you will know where. Control issue, find a replacement. Replace cord and strain relief as a matter of due maintenance.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I stopped using an Intedge waffle iron since it was tripping the CGFI breaker (don't think it was tripping the panel breaker). My memory was it would heat, the light would go off until time to cycle back on and when it went back on was when the breaker tripped.

what do you mean it was tripping the GFCI breaker but not the panel breaker? you have 2 breakers feeding the receptacle the iron was plugged into?

Are the feet metal or plastic?

is the cord 2-prong or 3-prong?

metal counter? wood counter? granite counter?

Decided to try again. The only thing I see wrong is the covered part of the power line doesn't go into the body but ends 1/8" outside. The strain relief seems broken, but no damage to the lines inside.

Plugged in and turned on. With a Fluke infrared thermometer set the dial to 350 the plates went right up to 450 and never cycled before I shut off. Would the switch / temp dial part be the problem? Couldn't read the number on it without removing. I don't see anything loose or damaged.

Thanks,
Rich

hard to say without knowing what exactly is tripping. A breaker or a GFCI receptacle.... also need to know answers to the above questions

 

[ratflinger]

Who cares? Buy a new waffle iron.

 

[billconner]

Test the GFCI receptacle with another high wattage appliance. Eliminate the easy causes first.

 

[gungatim]

Who cares? Buy a new waffle iron.

I would ditch the GFCI before replacing that commercial waffle iron.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Test the GFCI receptacle with another high wattage appliance. Eliminate the easy causes first.

A GFCI doesnt care about high wattage anything. A GFCI is not an OCPD...