Dacor Oven cavity lighting failure

Oven light does not turn on when the door is opened or when the light button is pressed.

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Possible Causes

Burned-out halogen or incandescent oven bulb, Faulty oven light switch or door switch, Failed light relay on control board, Corroded lamp socket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before replacing the bulb or working near the lamp socket.

  • Replace bulb: Remove the glass light cover inside the oven (usually twists off). Replace the bulb with the exact type and wattage specified by Dacor (often a high-temperature halogen).
  • Inspect socket: Check the lamp socket for corrosion or heat damage. If the new bulb does not light and the socket looks damaged, replace the socket assembly.
  • Door switch check: If the light does not come on when the door opens, test the door switch for continuity when pressed and released. Replace if faulty.
  • Control relay: If the bulb, socket, and switch are good, the light relay on the control board may have failed and the board may need replacement.

Warning: Use only oven-rated bulbs; standard bulbs can shatter under high heat.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Light Bulb
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