When your Kelvinator oven light won't turn off, the light switch is the most likely cause. A shorted light switch can keep sending power to the oven light even when the switch is in the off position. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter, and replace it if it shows continuity when off. If the light stays on when you press the control button, the touchpad and control panel may not be registering the command. A defective touchpad alone can cause the same oven light stays on problem. If the light switch tests good, a shorted oven control board may be supplying continuous power to the light. Less commonly, a door hinge that prevents the oven door from closing fully can leave the light switch actuated, especially if the door opens past 90 degrees. On some Kelvinator models, a shorted door switch also controls the light and can cause the oven light not turning off symptom. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement light switch, touchpad, control panel, control board, door hinge, or door switch for your Kelvinator range, stove, or oven.
01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.