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KitchenAid oven light not working
Common reasons your KitchenAid oven light is not working
The most common reasons your KitchenAid oven light is not working are a defective electronic control board, defective control panel or a dead power supply.
41% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
15% of the time it's the Control Panel
13% of the time it's the Power Supply
31% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a KitchenAid oven
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Control Panel Replacement
A defective oven control panel can produce various symptoms affecting the appliance's performance. The control panel may be unresponsive, failing to register inputs or adjust oven mode and temperature settings. The display might show erratic readings or become entirely blank. Additionally, a malfunctioning control panel could lead to issues with the ovens heating, resulting in uneven cooking, failure to reach the desired temperature or the inability to heat at all.
Power Supply Replacement
If the power supply board is dead, the oven will not power up. The burners won’t heat and the oven light won’t come on. This is because the power supply in an oven connects the incoming power from your home’s electrical supply to the components inside the oven. It also sends power from the control board to the oven. A defective power supply may interfere with the display on the control panel, and fail to protect the oven from power surges, potentially causing damage to electronic components like the main control board. If your oven is not powering up, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect it and replace the power supply board if necessary.
Why is the light not working on my KitchenAid oven?
Of course, you should always try replacing the oven light bulb first when the oven light isn't working.
When the oven light won’t work after replacing the light bulb, then the electronic control board relay that controls the light may be defective. A broken socket or wiring failure can also cause the problem.
Some ovens have a control panel that works with the control board to control the oven light. A bad control panel could prevent the oven light from working.
Some ovens use a power supply board that controls electric current going to the oven light. If that power supply board isn’t sending current to the oven light, you’ll need to replace the power supply board.
A service technician typically needs to diagnose and repair these types of failures when the oven light isn’t working.
Even though you can still use the oven without the oven light, it’s difficult to check on baked goods without the light.
Schedule oven repair service to fix your oven light when just replacing the bulb doesn’t fix the problem.
How to Replace the Electronic Oven Control Board
When the electronic oven control board controls the light and replacing the bulb didn’t fix the problem, you can often repair the lighting problem by replacing the electronic oven control board.
Here’s a safe DIY video that shows how to safely replace the electronic control board in a common range:
What to expect when you experience a KitchenAid oven light not working issue
How is the light not working problem fixed?
Correcting most light not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, control panel or power supply. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven light that is not working
When the oven light is not working it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven light not working diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
Schedule KitchenAid oven repair when your oven light is not working.
A dim or non-functional KitchenAid oven light can cause you to open the door more frequently, letting heat out and extending cook times. Burned-out bulbs or faulty sockets may be the underlying culprits. Instead of peering into darkness, consult repair cooker experts to replace the failed parts. Restoring interior light makes it easier to keep tabs on everything from crispy fries to rising bread.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Repair Oven Resources
Look out for these common oven problems and act quickly when you see these issues happening.
When your oven malfunctions, the decision to repair or replace it can be a tough call.
Identifying the root cause becomes paramount when your oven starts acting up.
A malfunctioning oven can disrupt meal preparations, necessitating swift action.
Glossary Terms
A thermocouple is a sensor used for measuring temperature, consisting of two different metal wires joined at one end, which generate a voltage proportional to temperature changes.
An oven bag is a heat-resistant, nylon or polyester bag designed for cooking a wide variety of foods in the oven, ensuring moist and flavorful meals by trapping moisture and flavor inside.
An oven rack is a removable shelving unit inside an oven that holds cookware, allowing air to circulate around the food for even cooking and baking.
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