If your RCA 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 switch checks out, the touchpad and control panel or the separate touchpad may not be registering the button press. Test the other control panel buttons, and replace the failed control if some buttons respond while others do not. A shorted control board can also cause the oven light to stay on. Less commonly, a door hinge that prevents the RCA range, stove, or oven door from closing tightly may not activate the light switch. Check whether the door opens past 90 degrees. A shorted door switch can produce the same problem and can be tested for continuity. Whether your RCA oven light stays on, the oven light is not turning off, or it turns on by itself, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your range, stove, or oven.
01 - RCA 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 - RCA 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.