If your AEG oven light is not working or your AEG oven light cover is stuck, this article is for you. We will look at AEG oven light problems and how to fix them
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AEG Oven Light Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your AEG oven light is not working and what to do about them.
1. Light Bulb
If your AEG oven light is not working, the light bulb is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your AEG oven light bulb…
Step 1: Locate the oven’s circuit breaker and switch it off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: The light bulb should be on the top wall of the oven interior. Unscrew the light cover by turning it counterclockwise. This will require some effort.
Step 5: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket.
Step 6: Get a new light bulb.
Step 7: Screw the new light bulb into the light socket.
Step 8: Return the light bulb cover.
Step 9: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 10: Shut the door and switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on.
If the steps above for replacing a light bulb don’t work on your AEG oven, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker off to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: The light bulb should be on the side wall of the oven’s interior. Carefully pry off the light cover from the oven using a flat blade screwdriver. If there is a screw holding the light cover in place, take it out.
Step 5: Set the light cover aside.
Step 6: Remove the light bulb from the socket. Depending on your oven model, you will need to unscrew it or pull it forward.
Step 7: Get a new light bulb for your AEG oven.
Step 8: Screw the light bulb into the socket.
Step 9: Return the light bulb cover as well.
Step 10: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 11: Shut the oven door.
Step 12: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on.
2. Light Socket
If your AEG oven light won’t work even after replacing the bulb, follow these steps to test and replace the light socket. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the light socket in your AEG oven…
Step 1: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker off to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws on the sides of the oven’s front frame which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 4: Lift the oven out of the cabinet and set on a sturdy surface.
Step 5: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s top panel in place.
Step 6: Lift the top panel off and set it aside.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the light socket.
Step 8: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 9: Unscrew the light bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Step 10: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket as well.
Step 11: Test the light socket using a multimeter. If the light socket doesn’t have continuity, it is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 12: Remove the light socket from the oven by depressing the tabs around it.
Step 13: Get a new light socket and push it into the oven.
Step 14: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new light socket.
Step 15: Reposition the oven’s top panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 16: Screw the light bulb back into the socket.
Step 17: Return the light bulb cover as well.
Step 18: Lift the oven back into the cabinet.
Step 19: Return the screws on the sides of the oven which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 20: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 21: Shut the door.
Step 22: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
If the steps above for replacing a light socket don’t work on your AEG oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Switch off the oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven and slide out the racks.
Step 3: Remove the light bulb cover by carefully prying it off with a flat blade screwdriver. On some oven models, you will need to take out the screw which holds it in place first.
Step 4: Remove the light bulb from the socket.
Step 5: Take out the Philips head screws on the sides of the oven’s frame which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 6: Lift the oven out of the cabinet and set on a sturdy surface.
Step 7: Take out the screws which hold the oven’s left side panel in place.
Step 8: Disconnect the wires from the light socket.
Step 9: Remove the light socket from the oven and get a new one.
Step 10: Position the new light socket in the oven.
Step 11: Connect the wires to the light socket.
Step 12: Reposition the oven’s side panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 13: Lift the oven back into the cabinet.
Step 14: Secure the sides of the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws.
Step 15: Insert the light bulb back into the socket.
Step 16: Return the light cover as well.
Step 17: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 18: Shut the oven door.
Step 19: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on.
3. Damaged Wires
If the light bulb and socket aren’t faulty but your AEG oven light still won’t work, you should check the wires connected to the terminals of the socket. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the light socket. If the wires appear burnt or damaged in any way, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix the wires.
4. Control Board
This is the final possible reason why your AEG oven light won’t work. If the control board fails, the light won’t receive voltage to operate. Note that a control board is used in some AEG ovens, not all. If your AEG oven uses a control board and the light won’t work, follow the steps below to replace it…
Step 1: Switch off the oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: Open the oven door and use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws underneath the control panel.
Step 3: Lift the front panel off and note where each wire goes on the control board. You can do this by taking a picture.
Step 4: Disconnect the wires from the board and unscrew it from the control panel.
Step 5: Get a new control board and screw it to the panel.
Step 6: Connect the wires to the board and reposition the control panel assembly. Make sure each wire goes to the right place.
Step 7: Secure the panel with the screws.
Step 8: Shut the door and switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on.
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AEG Oven Light Stays On — How To Fix
If your AEG oven light won’t turn off, it may be because the door isn’t properly closed. Make sure that the door is closed completely. If the door won’t close all the way, the door hinges or door seal could be faulty. Read this article: AEG Oven Door [How To, Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the door seal or hinges.
However, if your AEG oven light won’t turn off but the door closes properly, the control board may be faulty. Note that not all AEG ovens use control boards. So, if your AEG oven doesn’t use a control board but the light won’t turn off, contact a technician. If your AEG oven uses a control board, read the section directly above this one to replace it.
AEG Oven Light Cover Stuck — What To Do
If the cover of your oven light is stuck, the bulb has probably burned out or blown. To remove your stuck AEG oven light cover, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven by switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven and set aside.
Step 4: Get an oil filter wrench.
Step 5: Wrap the wrench around the light bulb cover.
Step 6: Apply some pressure to the light bulb cover and turn it counterclockwise using the wrench.
Step 7: Now, unscrew the light bulb cover.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to remove a stuck oven light bulb cover.
AEG Oven Light Bulb Keeps Blowing — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your AEG oven light bulb keeps blowing and what to do about them.
1. Loose Connection
If your AEG oven light bulb keeps blowing, it may be because it’s loosely fitted. Turn the oven off and remove the light cover. Check if the light bulb is loose in the socket. If the bulb isn’t tightly fitted, screw it into place. However, make sure you don’t overtighten it as that could cause some other problems. If your light bulb is properly fitted but it keeps blowing, keep reading.
2. Wrong Bulb
You may think that all bulbs work with all ovens, but, this isn’t true. If the bulb you get for your oven is the wrong kind, it will keep blowing or burning out. Check the owner’s manual to know the recommended bulb for your oven. If you are using the wrong type, replace the bulb. However, if you are using the right bulb but it keeps blowing, there are larger electrical issues. Contact a technician to identify and fix the problem.
