Oven light not turning off: Common Causes & How to Fix
1Range/Stove/Oven Light Switch
Most Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
The light switch is responsible for supplying power to the light. If the switch is shorted, or faulty, the light will remain on. You can check the light switch using a multimeter, a tool used to test electrical continuity, meaning electricity can flow through it. If the multimeter shows that the light switch has continuity even when it's supposed to be off, this indicates that the switch is defective and you'll need to replace it.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Light Switch
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Disconnect power to oven lights. Locate the light circuit breaker and shut off all power.
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Remove switch plate. Using a screwdriver, undo the mounting screws holding the switch plate to the cabinet.
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Disconnect wire leads. Gently unplug the electrical connections attached to the old switch. Note wire positions.
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Loosen mounting screws. Remove the mounting screws anchoring the existing light switch in the cabinet cutout.
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Extract old switch. Carefully withdraw the worn oven light switch from the cabinet housing.
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Install new switch. Position the replacement switch in the cabinet cutout and attach with mounting screws.
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Reconnect wire leads. Plug the electrical wires back into the new switch following your notes on positions.
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Replace plate. Affix the switch plate back over the new switch using mounting screws.
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Restore power. Switch the oven light circuit back on at the circuit breaker.
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Test switch function. Operate the replacement oven light switch and ensure proper activation.
2Range/Stove/Oven Door Switch
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
The door switch in your oven is an important part that affects when the oven light goes on and off. Here's why: The door switch keeps things safe by making sure the oven light only comes on when you open the oven door. But if the door switch has a problem, it might not tell the oven when to turn the light off. So, even when you close the door, the light might stay on, which can be annoying, and it's a waste of electricity. That's because the oven thinks the door is always open, even when it's not. Fixing the door switch is important to make sure your oven light works the way it should and doesn't stay on when you don't need it.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Door Switch
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Turn off power. Disconnect the power supply to the range at the main circuit breaker to avoid electric shock.
- Remove control knobs. Take off any oven control knobs to expose the mounting screws beneath.
- Unfasten mounting screws. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the mounting screws securing the oven control console cover. Lift off the cover to access interior components.
- Disconnect wires. Unplug the electrical wires connected to the old door switch. Note wire positions to ensure correct reconnection.
- Remove mounting screws. Unscrew the screws or bolts holding the door switch in place.
- Install new switch. Insert the new door switch and fasten it securely using the same mounting screws.
- Reconnect wires. Plug the electrical wires back into their proper positions on the new switch following your notes. Double check wire connections.
- Replace control console cover. Position the cover back on and tighten its mounting screws to secure.
- Replace control knobs. Snap the oven control knobs back onto their stems.
- Restore power and test. Switch the power back on at the main breaker and test that the new door switch is working properly.
3Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
The oven light typically gets its electricity from the main control board. If there's a fault, or a short, in the control board, the light might remain on. If you've turned the light switch or door switch to the off position but the light is still on, it's likely that the control board has a short. In this case, you'll need to replace it.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board
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Shut off power to the range at the circuit breaker. Turning off power prevents electric shock during the repair.
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Remove any knobs or control panels by gently lifting straight up. Set hardware aside in a safe place.
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Locate the control board, usually mounted under or behind the front control area.
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Disconnect all wire connectors attached to the board by squeezing locking tabs and pulling wires free.
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Remove mounting screws or brackets securing the board in place. Lift out carefully.
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Insert the new control board into position and secure with original fasteners.
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Reconnect all wire harnesses by firmly pushing connectors onto matching terminals.
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Replace control knobs and panels by pushing or screwing items back into position.
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Restore power and test features such as bake, broil, timers to ensure proper functioning.
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Control board replacement is complete. Return range to normal operation.
4Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
Usually, the oven light gets its electricity from the oven control board. If there's a fault, known as a short, in the control board, the light could stay on. If you've switched the light or door switch to the off position but the light is still on, it's probable that the control board has a short. In this situation, you'll need to replace the control board.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board
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Shut off power to the range by locating the circuit breaker and shutting it off. This prevents electric shock.
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Remove the control knobs by gently pulling straight up and off of the stems they attach to. Set aside.
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Remove the control panel of the oven by locating mounting screws around the edges and carefully removing them.
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Disconnect the wire connectors attached to the control board by squeezing release tabs and gently pulling wires free.
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Remove mounting screws or other hardware securing the board in place. Lift out the old board.
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Install the new control board and attach with original mounting screws or hardware.
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Reconnect wire connectors to matching terminals, ensuring colors or locations match up properly.
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Replace the control panel and mounting screws around the edges.
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Reattach control knobs by pushing them back onto the stems.
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Restore power and test ovent functions like bake, broil, temperature controls.
5Range/Stove/Oven Control Board
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
The oven light usually gets its electricity from the control board. If the control board has a fault, known as a short, the light can remain on. If you've turned the light switch to the off position but the light is still on, it's likely that the control board has a short and you'll need to replace it.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board
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Shut off power to the range by locating the circuit breaker and shutting it off. This prevents electric shock.
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Remove the control knobs by gently pulling straight up and off of the stems they attach to. Set aside.
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Remove the control panel of the oven by locating mounting screws around the edges and carefully removing them.
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Disconnect the wire connectors attached to the control board by squeezing release tabs and gently pulling wires free.
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Remove mounting screws or other hardware securing the board in place. Lift out the old board.
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Install the new control board and attach with original mounting screws or hardware.
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Reconnect wire connectors to matching terminals, ensuring colors or locations match up properly.
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Replace the control panel and mounting screws around the edges.
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Reattach control knobs by pushing them back onto the stems.
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Restore power and test ovent functions like bake, broil, temperature controls.
6Range/Stove/Oven Door Hinge
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
If the door doesn't close right, the light switch might not get triggered, causing the light to stay on. Make sure the door closes tightly. If the door opens wider than a right angle, or 90 degrees, it's likely that the door hinges are bent and you'll need to replace them.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Door Hinge
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Remove any screws securing the outer hinge housing to the appliance frame.
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Use a Phillip's screwdriver to remove the screws attaching the inner hinge arm to the oven door.
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Gently lift the door off the pintles of the inner hinge arms. Set the door aside.
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Slide the hinge arms out of the outer hinge housing. This may require wiggling to detach fully.
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Position the replacement hinge by sliding the inner arms through the hinge housing on the appliance.
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Attach the inner hinge arms to the door frame edge using the original screws.
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Hang the door on the pintles and check movement/alignment is smooth.
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Secure the outer hinge housing back onto the appliance frame with screws.
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Test door opening/closing and make adjustments if needed before use.
7Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad and Control Panel
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
If the light doesn't turn off when you press the button, the button might not be working properly. To check if the touchpad and control panel are broken, try pressing all the buttons on the control panel. If some buttons work while others don't, it means you'll need to replace the touchpad and control panel.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad and Control Panel
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Disconnect power by turning off the circuit breaker for the cooktop/stove/oven.
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Remove any retaining screws around perimeter of the control panel faceplate.
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Carefully pry off faceplate using a plastic putty knife or thin-blade tool.
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Disconnect wire harness connecting control functions to main control board.
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Remove mounting screws attaching the touchpad directly to the appliance frame.
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Withdraw old touchpad and controls once fully detached from mounting points.
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Clean mounting surfaces where the new assembly will contact the appliance housing.
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Mount replacement touchpad using retaining screws through holes in its mounting bracket.
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Reconnect wire harness by plugging it back into the correct port on new touchpad.
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Replace control panel faceplate and restore power to test operation of new controls.
8Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad
Common Solution
Repair Instructions:
If the light doesn't switch off when you press the button, it could mean the button isn't working as it should. To see if the touchpad has a problem, try pushing all the buttons on the control panel. If some buttons do what they're supposed to do but others don't, this means the touchpad needs to be replaced.
How to Replace Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad
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Shut off power to the range by flipping the circuit breaker to avoid electric shock during repair.
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Remove any knobs/bezels covering the front of the touchpad by lifting straight up.
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Look for mounting screws around the perimeter of the touchpad underside.
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Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.
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Carefully detach any wire harnesses connected to the touchpad back. Note positions.
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Lift out the old touchpad panel being careful not to strain or break wire connections.
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Connect wire harnesses to the matching terminals on the new touchpad back.
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Mount the new touchpad to the control panel using original screws.
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Replace knobs or bezels if removed earlier.
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Restore power and test all touch controls and range functions for proper replacement.