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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Range Oven Light Socket Replacement #318224000
Kenmore Electric Range Oven Light Socket Replacement #318224000
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Total Parts Cost
$62.50Estimated Savings
$112.5003:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven light socket on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the oven light is out.
All of the information for this oven light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley, Tappan, Universal, Westinghouse, Gibson
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this oven light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley, Tappan, Universal, Westinghouse, Gibson
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the light socket in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Open the oven door…
4
…and flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides…
5
…then lift the oven door off.
6
Next, remove the oven racks.
7
Now release the lens retaining wire and remove the lens
8
Unthread the light bulb.
9
Next, remove the screws securing the rear panel.
10
Pull the panel off.
11
Disconnect the wires from the light socket.
12
Now depress the tabs to release the old socket from the rear of the oven.
13
You’re now ready to install the new light socket.
14
Insert the new socket through the rear wall of the oven and snap it into place.
15
Connect the wires.
16
Replace the rear panel…
17
…and secure it with the screws.
18
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
19
Reposition the lens and secure it with the retaining wire.
20
Slide in the oven racks.
21
Replace the oven door…
22
…by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins…
23
…then push the hinge locks back into place.
24
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in…
25
…confirm that the new socket works properly…
26
…and carefully slide the range back into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven light socket on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the oven light is out.
All of the information for this oven light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley, Tappan, Universal, Westinghouse, Gibson
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this oven light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley, Tappan, Universal, Westinghouse, Gibson
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the light socket in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Open the oven door…
4
…and flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides…
5
…then lift the oven door off.
6
Next, remove the oven racks.
7
Now release the lens retaining wire and remove the lens
8
Unthread the light bulb.
9
Next, remove the screws securing the rear panel.
10
Pull the panel off.
11
Disconnect the wires from the light socket.
12
Now depress the tabs to release the old socket from the rear of the oven.
13
You’re now ready to install the new light socket.
14
Insert the new socket through the rear wall of the oven and snap it into place.
15
Connect the wires.
16
Replace the rear panel…
17
…and secure it with the screws.
18
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
19
Reposition the lens and secure it with the retaining wire.
20
Slide in the oven racks.
21
Replace the oven door…
22
…by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins…
23
…then push the hinge locks back into place.
24
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in…
25
…confirm that the new socket works properly…
26
…and carefully slide the range back into place.
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