If your Siemens oven light is not working or the light cover is stuck, you are in the right place. In this article, we will look at Siemens oven light problems and show you how to fix them.
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Siemens Oven Light Bulb Cover Is Stuck — What To Do
If your Siemens oven light bulb cover is stuck, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: First, switch the oven’s circuit breaker off. You could also unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Pull out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Get an oil filter wrench.
Step 5: Position the wrench around the light bulb cover and tighten it.
Step 6: Apply pressure on the light bulb cover and turn it counterclockwise using the wrench.
Step 7: Unscrew the cover.
How To Remove Siemens Oven Light Bulb Cover
Below, we show you how to remove your Siemens oven light bulb cover…
Step 1: Open the door of your oven. Make sure you have disconnected the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Slide out the two racks in the oven.
Step 3: Turn the light bulb cover counterclockwise to remove.
If the steps above don’t work on your oven model, follow these steps to remove your Siemens oven light bulb cover…
Step 1: As always, make sure to disconnect the power to the oven by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord.
Step 2: Take out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 3: Lift the side rails up and remove them from the oven as well.
Step 4: Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the light bulb cover.
Siemens Oven Light Bulb Keeps Blowing — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Siemens oven light bulb keeps blowing and what to do about them.
1. Loosely Fitted
If the light isn’t properly fitted in the socket, it could cause it to blow. When voltage is sent to the light socket, the bulb receives it and turns on. If the bulb isn’t properly screwed into the socket, the voltage will arc causing the light bulb to blow. Check if your Siemens oven light bulb is properly fitted in the light socket. If it isn’t properly fitted, tighten it.
2. Wrong Bulb Type
There is a recommended bulb for every oven. If a different type from the recommended bulb is used in the oven, it will either burn out quickly or blow. To know if you are using the right light bulb for your Siemens oven, check the owner’s manual. If the light bulb you are using isn’t the right type, replace it. However, if your Siemens oven light bulb still keeps blowing, keep reading.
3. Electrical Issues
If the light bulb you are using is the right type and it’s properly fitted in the socket, there are wider electrical issues. The issues could be coming from the oven itself or the wiring in your home. Also, if the voltage being supplied in your home is too high, it could cause the light bulb to keep blowing. Contact a technician to determine and fix the problem.
Siemens Oven Light Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Siemens oven light is not working and show you what to do about them.
1. Light Bulb
If your Siemens oven light is not working, the bulb is most likely faulty. Different types of bulbs are used in different Siemens ovens. We will show you how to replace them today.
Top Mounted Light Bulb
In some Siemens ovens, the light bulb is located at the top wall of the oven’s interior. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace this Siemens oven light bulb…
Step 1: Before starting the repair on your Siemens oven, disconnect the power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your Siemens oven isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off instead.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Pull out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Push down the metal clip directly in front of the light bulb cover to release.
Step 5: Lower the cover and set it aside.
Step 6: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket.
Step 7: Get a new Siemens oven light bulb.
Step 8: Screw the new light bulb into the socket.
Step 9: Reposition the light bulb cover and push it into place.
Step 10: Slide the two racks back into the oven.
Step 11: Shut the door of the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a Siemens oven light bulb.
Side Mounted Light Bulb
On some other Siemens oven models, the light bulb is located on the left side of the oven’s interior. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace this Siemens oven light bulb…
Step 1: As always, disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If the oven isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off to disconnect the power.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Pull out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Lift the left side rail up and remove it from the oven as well.
Step 5: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 6: Using the flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the cover of the light bulb. The cover is close to the oven’s back wall.
Step 7: Set the light bulb cover aside.
Step 8: Get a small cotton cloth.
Step 9: Using the small cotton cloth, pull out the light bulb from the socket.
Step 10: Get a new Siemens oven light bulb.
Step 11: Pick the light bulb with the cloth. Touching the light bulb with your bare hands could damage it.
Step 12: Insert the terminals of the new light bulb into the socket.
Step 13: Push the light bulb into place.
Step 14: Position the cover back on the socket and push it into place.
Step 15: Reposition the left side rail in the oven.
Step 16: Slide the two racks back into the oven.
Step 17: Shut the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 18: Plug the power cord back into the outlet or switch the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Siemens oven light bulb.
Rear Mounted Socket
Other Siemens oven models have the light bulb located on the back wall of the oven’s interior. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace this Siemens oven light bulb…
Step 1: First, make sure you have disconnected the power to your Siemens oven. Unplug the power cord from the outlet or switch the circuit breaker off to do this.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Take out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Turn the light bulb cover counterclockwise to unscrew.
Step 5: Remove the light bulb cover from the oven and set it aside.
Step 6: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket by turning it counterclockwise as well.
Step 7: Get a new Siemens oven light bulb.
Step 8: Take the new light bulb to the oven and screw it into the socket.
Step 9: Return the light bulb cover and screw it into place as well.
Step 10: Slide the two racks back into the oven.
Step 11: Shut the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 12: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on or plug the power cord back into the outlet.
2. Light Socket
If your Siemens oven light is not working but the bulb isn’t faulty, you should check the light socket next. Below, we show you how to replace different light sockets in a Siemens oven.
Top Mounted Light Socket
If the light bulb in your Siemens oven is located on the top wall, this is for you. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Siemens oven light socket…
Step 1: Before you start the repair on your Siemens oven, make sure to disconnect the power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Flip the latches on the door hinges towards yourself using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the door and lift it off the oven. Do not lift the door off by the handle.
Step 6: Set the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Pull out the two racks in the oven.
Step 8: Remove the light bulb cover by pushing the metal clip which holds it in place.
Step 9: Turn the light bulb counterclockwise to unscrew it from the socket.
Step 10: If your oven is installed to a cabinet, you will need to uninstall it. For this, you will need a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Use the screwdriver to take out the screws on the sides of the oven’s frame.
Step 12: Once you have taken out the screws, lift the oven out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
Step 13: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 14: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the top panel of your Siemens oven in place.
Step 15: Lift the top panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 16: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the light socket.
Step 17: Get a multimeter.
Step 18: Test the light socket for continuity using the multimeter. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading, the light socket is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 19: Remove the light bulb socket from the oven by depressing the clips which hold it in place.
Step 20: Get a new Siemens oven light socket.
Step 21: Push the new light socket into the oven.
Step 22: Connect the wires to the terminals of your new Siemens oven light socket.
Step 23: Reposition the top panel of your Siemens oven.
Step 24: Hold the top panel in place using the Torx head screws.
Step 25: Lift the oven up and return it to the cabinet.
Step 26: Hold the sides of the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws.
Step 27: Screw the new light bulb into the socket.
Step 28: Return the light bulb cover and push it into place.
Step 29: Slide the two racks back into the oven.
Step 30: Lift the oven door.
Step 31: Insert the hinges into the openings in the corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 32: Open the door completely and flip the hinge latches back to hold the door in place.
Step 33: Shut the oven door.
Step 34: Switch the circuit breaker back on or plug the power cord back into the outlet.
Rear Mounted Light Socket
If your Siemens oven light bulb is located on the back wall, this is for you. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Siemens oven light socket…
Step 1: As always, unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet or switch the circuit breaker off to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Open the oven’s door.
Step 3: Pull out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Use a flat blade screwdriver to flip the latches on the door hinges forward. This will release the door.
Step 5: Close the door till it stops moving.
Step 6: Grip the sides of the door and lift it off the oven.
Step 7: Place the door on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 8: Unscrew the light bulb cover by turning it to the left.
Step 9: Also unscrew the light bulb itself in the same way.
Step 10: If your Siemens oven is installed in a cabinet, you will need to uninstall it. For this, get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Take out the screws on the sides of the oven’s frame which secure it to the cabinet.
Step 12: Lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 13: Place your Siemens oven on a sturdy surface.
Step 14: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 15: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws holding the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 16: Set the back panel aside.
Step 17: Note where each wire goes on the light socket by taking a picture.
Step 18: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the light socket.
Step 19: To test the light socket, you will need a multimeter. Once you get the multimeter, turn the dial to the lowest ohms setting.
Step 20: Touch the two probes of the multimeter to the terminals of the light socket. If you don’t see a reading on the multimeter’s display when you do this, the light socket is faulty.
Step 21: Use a flat blade screwdriver to bend back the tabs which hold the light socket to the oven. While doing this, push the socket out of the oven.
Step 22: Get a new Siemens oven light socket.
Step 23: Position the new light socket in the oven and push it into place.
Step 24: Connect the wires to the terminals of your new Siemens oven light socket. Make sure you connect the wires to the right terminals.
Step 25: Return the back access panel of the oven.
Step 26: Secure the panel using the Torx head screws.
Step 27: Lift the oven up and return it to the cabinet.
Step 28: Hold the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws.
Step 29: Screw the bulb into your new Siemens oven light socket.
Step 30: Return the light bulb cover as well and screw it into place.
Step 31: Slide the two racks into the oven.
Step 32: Lift the oven door.
Step 33: Position the door hinges in the slots on the corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 34: Open the door completely and flip back the latches on the hinges to hold the door in place.
Step 35: Shut the oven door.
Step 36: Reconnect the power to your Siemens oven.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace your Siemens oven light socket.
Side Mounted Light Socket
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the side mounted light socket in your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Before starting the repair, make sure you have disconnected the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Pull out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Lift the left side rail up and pull it off.
Step 5: Set it aside as well.
Step 6: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 7: Using the flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the light bulb cover.
Step 8: Get a cotton cloth or glove.
Step 9: Carefully pull the light bulb out of the socket with the cloth. Handling the light bulb with your bare hands could damage them.
Step 10: There is a latch on each door hinge, flip the latches forward to release the door.
Step 11: Push the door closed till it can’t move further.
Step 12: Grip the sides of the door and lift it off the oven.
Step 13: Set the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 14: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 15: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws on the sides of the oven which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 16: Lift the oven out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
Step 17: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 18: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws holding the oven’s rear panel in place.
Step 19: Set the panel aside and unscrew the oven’s top panel as well.
Step 20: Lift the top panel off and set it aside.
Step 21: Now, unscrew the oven’s left side panel.
Step 22: Remove the panel from the oven.
Step 23: Disconnect the wires or wire plug connected to the light socket.
Step 24: Test the light socket for continuity using a multimeter. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading when you test it, the light socket is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 25: Uninstall the light socket from the oven.
Step 26: Get a new Siemens oven light socket.
Step 27: Position the new light socket in the oven.
Step 28: Connect the wire plug or wires to the light socket.
Step 29: Reposition the oven’s left side panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 30: Return the top panel as well and secure it using the Torx head screws.
Step 31: Position the back panel on the oven.
Step 32: Hold the panel in place with the screws.
Step 33: Lift the oven up and return it to the cabinet.
Step 34: Secure the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws.
Step 35: Insert the terminals of the light bulb into the socket and push it into place.
Step 36: Return the light bulb cover to the oven.
Step 37: Reposition the left side rail in the oven.
Step 38: Slide the oven’s racks back in.
Step 39: Lift the door of the oven door.
Step 40: Position the hinges in the slots on the corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 41: Open the door of the oven.
Step 42: Flip back the latches on the hinges to hold the door in place.
Step 43: Shut the oven door.
Step 44: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
3. Wires
If both the bulb and socket aren’t faulty but your Siemens oven light is not working, check the wires next. Take off the top, side, or rear panel of your oven depending on where the light socket is located. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the light socket. If the wires appear burnt or cut, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix or replace the wires.
4. Control Board
In Siemens ovens, there is a main control board and the board which controls the other components. These components include the bake element, grill element, and light bulb. If the board fails, your Siemens oven light won’t work. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the control board in your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Make sure to disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven and get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 3: Flip the latches on the door hinges forward using the flat blade screwdriver. Uninstalling the door will make it easier to lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 4: Close the door till it stops moving.
Step 5: Grip the sides of the oven door, tilt it in, and lift it off.
Step 6: Place the door on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 8: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws on the sides of the oven which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 9: Lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 10: Set the oven down on a sturdy surface.
Step 11: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 12: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven’s top panel in place.
Step 13: Lift the top panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 14: The board which controls the light is next to the cream colored power board on the left. Take a picture of the board to note where each wire goes on it.
Step 15: Disconnect the wires from the control board.
Step 16: Take out the two screws which hold the control board to the oven.
Step 17: Get a new control board for your Siemens oven.
Step 18: Position the board on the oven and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 19: Connect the wires to the new control board. Make sure that you connect each wire to the right place.
Step 20: Reposition the oven’s top panel and hold it in place using the screws.
Step 21: Lift the oven back into the cabinet.
Step 22: Secure the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws.
Step 23: Lift the oven door.
Step 24: Position the hinges in the slots on the corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 25: Open the door completely and flip the hinge latches back.
Step 26: Shut the oven door and reconnect the power to the oven.
Siemens Oven Light Won’t Turn Off — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Siemens oven light won’t turn off and show you what to do about them.
1. Open Door
If your Siemens oven light won’t turn off, it may be because the door is open. If the door isn’t properly closed, it won’t come in contact with the door light switch. This will prevent the oven light from turning off. Make sure your oven door is properly closed. If the door won’t close properly, read this article: Siemens Oven Door [How To, Issues & Proven Solutions] to know the causes and solutions. However, if the door closes properly but your Siemens oven light won’t turn off, keep reading.
2. Control Board
There is a control board in a Siemens oven that supplies the light with voltage. When the socket receives this voltage, the light turns on. If the control board in an oven shorts out, it will keep sending voltage to the oven light even after the oven has been turned off. Read the “Siemens Oven Light Is Not Working” section above to learn how to replace the control board in your Siemens oven.
