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Universal Oven light not turning off
An oven light won't turn off, the light switch is the most likely cause. This switch sends power to the oven light, and a shorted switch can keep the light on even when the door is closed. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter. If it has continuity in the off position, replace it. If the switch tests good, the touchpad and control panel or the touchpad itself may not be registering the light button. Test the other control buttons. If some respond and others do not, the touchpad or control panel is likely defective. A shorted oven control board can also cause the oven light to stay on when the light switch is off. Less commonly, a bent door hinge may prevent the door from closing tightly enough to activate the switch. Finally, some models use a door switch to control the light, and a shorted door switch can keep it on. These checks can help fix an oven light not turning off, an oven light that stays on, or an oven light not turning off after the door closes. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your range, stove, or oven.
01 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Light Switch
The light switch sends power to the light. If the light switch is shorted the light will stay on. You can test the light switch for continuity with a multimeter. If the light switch shows continuity even in the off position, the switch is bad and will need to be replaced.
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02 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad and Control Panel
If the light is not turning off when the button is pressed, the button may not be activating. To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
Common
03 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad
If the light is not turning off when the button is pressed, the button may not be activating. To determine if the touchpad is defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad.
Common
04 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Control Board
The oven light often gets its power from the control board. If the control board is shorted the light can stay on. If the light switch is in the off position, but the light stays on, the control board has likely shorted and will need to be replaced.
Less Common
05 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Door Hinge
If the door isn't closing properly the light switch may not be actuated, keeping the light on. Check to see that the door is closing tight. If the door opens past 90 degrees, the door hinges are likely bent and will need to be replaced.
Less Common
06 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Door Switch
On some models, the door switch controls when the oven light is turned on and off. If the door switch has shorted the light may stay on. You can test the switch for continuity with a multimeter. If the switch shows continuity even in the off position, the switch has shorted and will need to be replaced.
Uncommon But Possible
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Universal oven light stay on when the door is closed?
How do I test the oven light switch or door switch?
Can a touchpad or control panel make the oven light stay on?
Could the oven control board be causing the light to stay on?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Universal range or oven?
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