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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Electric Wall Oven Light Socket Replacement 7408P035-60
Maytag Electric Wall Oven Light Socket Replacement 7408P035-60
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$20.12Estimated Savings
$112.5003:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on Maytag electric wall ovens. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the oven light is out and replacing the light bulb doesn’t fix the problem.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Magic Chef, Maytag, Hardwick, Admiral, Norge, Jenn Air, Crosley, Roper, Whirlpool, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Magic Chef, Maytag, Hardwick, Admiral, Norge, Jenn Air, Crosley, Roper, Whirlpool, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the light socket in your wall oven, you will need to uninstall the appliance from the cabinet.
2
Before you do this, be sure to shut off the power supply to the oven.
3
Now open the oven door and remove the screws in the side trim securing the oven to the cabinet.
4
Have an assistant help you to slide the oven out of the cabinet and set it on a towel or blanket.
5
Depending on the installation, you may need to detach the power cable from the junction box to completely remove the oven.
6
Now unthread the light bulb from the socket.
7
Remove all of the screws securing the rear panel except for the ones on the left side.
8
Now carefully pull back the right side of the rear panel and disconnect the wires from the light socket.
9
Depress the retaining tabs to release the old socket.
10
Install the new light socket by inserting it through the rear wall of the oven until it snaps into place.
11
Connect the wires to the new socket.
12
Fully reposition the rear panel and replace the screws to secure.
13
Secure the thermostat sensing bulb wire retainer as well.
14
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
15
Now slide the oven back into position in the cabinet.
16
Replace the screws in the side trim to secure.
17
With the repair completed, turn the power supply back on and your oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on Maytag electric wall ovens. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the oven light is out and replacing the light bulb doesn’t fix the problem.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Magic Chef, Maytag, Hardwick, Admiral, Norge, Jenn Air, Crosley, Roper, Whirlpool, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Magic Chef, Maytag, Hardwick, Admiral, Norge, Jenn Air, Crosley, Roper, Whirlpool, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the light socket in your wall oven, you will need to uninstall the appliance from the cabinet.
2
Before you do this, be sure to shut off the power supply to the oven.
3
Now open the oven door and remove the screws in the side trim securing the oven to the cabinet.
4
Have an assistant help you to slide the oven out of the cabinet and set it on a towel or blanket.
5
Depending on the installation, you may need to detach the power cable from the junction box to completely remove the oven.
6
Now unthread the light bulb from the socket.
7
Remove all of the screws securing the rear panel except for the ones on the left side.
8
Now carefully pull back the right side of the rear panel and disconnect the wires from the light socket.
9
Depress the retaining tabs to release the old socket.
10
Install the new light socket by inserting it through the rear wall of the oven until it snaps into place.
11
Connect the wires to the new socket.
12
Fully reposition the rear panel and replace the screws to secure.
13
Secure the thermostat sensing bulb wire retainer as well.
14
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
15
Now slide the oven back into position in the cabinet.
16
Replace the screws in the side trim to secure.
17
With the repair completed, turn the power supply back on and your oven should be ready for use.
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