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Thanks for the replies. Yes, it is a dp socket. The RCD seems to manage all the sockets in the kitchen. I guess my question is whether the failed element can cause the RCD to trip even though the oven is turned off? Think I'll do what jj suggests and take it out tonight, insulating the cables...

Hi, I've got a Belling dual fuel range cooker that is about 10 years old and was installed when the house was new. About a week ago, while the main oven was on, the house's main RCD switch tripped. On resetting the trip, the main oven would no longer heat up, leading me to believe that the...