Removing and Replacing the Oven Light
How to Remove the Light on Maytag Ovens
Refer to your Owner's Manual for specific information, especially concerning the wattage of halogen bulbs.
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How to remove and replace standard appliance bulb (certain models):
- The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb.
- Before replacing, make sure the oven (and cooktop, if so equipped) is cool and that all controls are in the "Off" position.
To Replace:
- Disconnect power from the unit by turning off the circuit breaker(s) or removing fuse(s).
- Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
- Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
- Replace bulb by turning clockwise.
- Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise.
- Reconnect power to the unit by turning on the circuit breaker(s) or installing the fuse(s).
How to remove and replace Halogen Bulb (certain models):
- Refer to your Owner's Manual for specific information regarding the wattage of your halogen bulbs.
- Before replacing, make sure the oven (and cooktop, if so equipped) is cool and that all controls are in the "Off" position.
To Replace:
- Disconnect power to the unit by turning off the circuit breaker(s) or removing fuse(s).
- Remove glass light cover by grasping the front edge and pulling away from the oven.
- Remove bulb from socket.
- Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb. NOTE: To avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new bulb, do not touch bulb with bare fingers.
- Replace bulb cover by snapping back into wall.
- Reconnect power to the unit by turning on the circuit breaker(s) or installing the fuse(s).