Kenmore Oven Cavity Light Circuit Failure

Oven light will not turn on when door is opened or when light button is pressed

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Possible Causes

Burned-out oven light bulb, Faulty oven door switch, Failed light relay on EOC, Corroded light socket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • Replace bulb: Remove the glass light cover inside the oven, unscrew the bulb, and install a new oven-rated appliance bulb of the correct wattage.
  • Test door switch: Locate the door switch (usually in the frame) and press it manually. If the light does not respond, test continuity with a multimeter and replace the oven door switch if faulty.
  • Inspect socket: Check for corrosion or heat damage in the light socket. Replace the oven light socket if contacts are burnt.
  • Control relay: If bulb, switch, and socket are good, the EOC light relay may have failed; replace the electronic oven control if necessary.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Light Bulb
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