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Kenmore Oven light not turning off
When your Kenmore oven light won't turn off, the light switch is the most likely cause. A shorted light switch can continue sending power to the bulb even when the switch is in the off position. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter, and replace it if it shows continuity while off. If the light stays on when you press the control button, the touchpad and control panel may not be activating correctly. Test the other buttons to see whether some respond and others do not, then replace the touchpad and control panel or the touchpad, as appropriate for your Kenmore range, stove, or oven. A shorted control board can also keep the oven light on, especially if the light switch tests good. Next, check whether the oven door closes tightly. A bent door hinge may prevent the light switch from being actuated, while a failed door switch can remain electrically closed and keep the light on. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement light switch, touchpad, control panel, control board, door hinge, or door switch for your Kenmore appliance.
01 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 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
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