Ashley AP5660L tripping breaker

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I know you probably want to know why it is tripping the GFCI but couldn't you wire the GFCI so it by passes and make the outlet you are plugging the stove into a regular outlet. In video he uses WAGO's instead of wire nuts but you can use plain wire nuts.

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I'm not too sure of this guy as he is stuffing the box full of connectors when the receptacle has spots for parallel wiring.
Also, the new version has an "End of Life" status light.
Edit-he also broke the rule in the instructions not to have more than 4 wires (besides ground) in the box by using a useless "pigtail"
I would not want him wiring my stuff.
 

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GFCI are only good for so many trips before they trip at the drop of a hat. Electrician changed the GFCI(at the panel) and that solved my issue. Wondering if your’s are at end of life?
 
Wanted to drop a quick update… I was able to find an outlet that wasn’t a GFCI and didn’t have one in the chain, and where I could safely run a long extension cord. After using that outlet the stove has fired up fine every time. I need to get an electrician out to do an inspection of the basement wiring but for now I have a workable solution. Thanks everyone again for the assistance and suggestions. I have some new questions as I start to use the stove more and learn how to use/maintain in properly, but I’ll start a new thread with those.