Changing Light Bulbs in Your Oven

[@skelebee]

I was able to unscrew it very easily after *hitting the glass dome with a rubber mallet*. Loosened it with two taps after struggling fruitlessly to simply do it by hand like in the video. Thank you to the commenters who mentioned mallets! ♥

[@iluvjsjsjs]

Thank you. I have an electric oven and I didn't know anything about changing a light bulb in an oven. Thanks for the instructions; I'm sure even I can do it now.

[@williamohare6048]

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[@christydraper2645]

Short , sweet and to the point. Perfect!!

[@peterschmidt6754]

The most difficult thing is getting the bulb base out if the light bulb breaks off! With the oven unplugged, try using some needle nose pliers to grip the edge then twist. In the end however the most useful tool is the wooden end of a broom handle. Stick it into the socket and twist. It seems to work every time to get the stuck base to unscrew. Then you can reach in and unscrew it the rest of the way to get it out!

[@dianegambrell4891]

After trying 2 different size swivel oil filter wrenches I had a hunch from some prior experience. Like all of you who told of the twisting back and forth I let the glass cover go back to its resting state and pushed in. There is a notch of some kind that keeps the cover from engaging with the grooves of the recipient. So ( now this oven is 9 years old a Maytag) when I pushed in I could twist it counter clockwise and remove it. I was still careful as I didn’t want anything to break off. The sweet guy at the automotive store told me I would figure it out. Now, the second oil filter wrench needs to go back and I need to leave instructions on the information sheet I got when I bought it for the folks that eventually buy my house. There were absolutely NO instructions on taking the bulb cover off. whew! Hope this helps someone.

[@johntanner6438]

that doesn't work on the Bosch models...there is no play in & out

[@maclac48]

It does!!! 👍🏿

[@andystokes8702]

Should be retitled 'Changing Light Bulbs in You Oven ............ When the oven is brand new'. Now try unscrewing the glass cover on an oven that's several years old, been through hundreds of heating and cooling cycles and the glass cover has been cooked into place.

[@faville]

Lol, that's exactly why I'm looking up these videos. My glass cover is baked on pretty well.

[@MiltonBatman612]

Throw on some rubber gloves and crank it counterclockwise. It will come off even after you do the self clean mode

[@MiltonBatman612]

Make sure to really use some force though. Took me a few tries

[@Anonymous-gu2pk]

@@MiltonBatman612 Some force and both hands :)

[@VisboerAnton]

​@@MiltonBatman612thanks a million

[@kosterix123]

This is the happy use case, people need movies for the troubleshooting cases.

[@melissazampell8775]

I was having the same trouble. After reading these comments people using mallets, I hit it with side of closed fist and it came loose. I was able to unscrew it no problem after that. Thanks

[@MiltonBatman612]

Throw on rubber gloves and turn counter clockwise with some major arm strength. It’ll come off even after you do the self cleaning mode.

[@Safc0191]

That looks so easy have a go at my 5 year old cooker

[@helenpayne001]

I got mine off wearing a rubber glove! Nothing else worked the tool was rubbish. Even the oven repair man couldn't get it off as inside the grill and he was worried about breaking it. Mine needed a clockwise turn to get it off. Happy now as have a new lamp cover and bulb. Previous owners left it in a bad state bulb cover was welded on.

[@ndaniels7949]

First turn off or remove the main stove switch or fuse -then just use Multigrips to grip the glass edges - perhaps wrap some electrical tape or duct tape around it first - just one strip - to protect the glass from being marked by the teeth of the multigrips - ( this is not absolutely necessary ) grip and turn anticlockwise and it should screw out - then use rubber gloves to remove the little bulb if it is tight ...-- put back in the same way to ensure a tight fit ... and thats it anyone can do it

[@aliciabashir408]

I did it! Used a butter knife to gently pry between the metal base and the glass. I could see they were wiggling together instead of separating. Otherwise brute force, with rubber gloves and two hands did not work. What a headache. Literally, gave me a headache.

[@camistein9233]

well, I have a FIVESTAR range, with a convection oven. I could NOT get the glass piece unscrewed off the light bulb. no matter when I did. I bought on amazon, a TEKTON 12" oil filter pliers. I put some duct tape on the glass, so it wouldn't break, and then took the oil filter pliers and put it around the glass, and POOF, it came loose. ! ! ! ! BEST IDEA YET ! ! ! :o)

[@annstrawn5176]

Bob Nebraska I used an acrylic oven mitt. It came right off!

[@ucfthug4u]

Yes double sided 3M tape does the trick as well

[@mandeo10]

Heat the oven before trying to remove the glass bulb cover. Not so hot that you can't touch the thing obviously. The heat will soften any grease and gunk that is sticking the cover in place and should unscrew

[@Paul-vn5mi]

Very informative, thanks

[@marshaeddy5143]

What if the bulb is so old in my wall unit Magic Chef oven that t's rusted inside and WON'T UNSCREW? I'm tempted to spray a bit of WD-40, but I'm worried about liquid and electricity - of course. But WHAT do I do now? Will I be okay if I turn off electricity to the oven at the fuse box, and do use WD40? JUST READ NDaniels good suggestion below. Will try it.

[@johnthermos9876]

Just discovered the easiest way to remove a screw off type glass cover or lens from the oven light that covers the appliance bulb light. Simply wrap the glass cover (lens) in duct tape and give it a half counter clockwise turn with channel lock pliers. Nothing else worked for me.

[@williamohare6048]

JOHN THERMOS

[@williamohare6048]

hard to unscrew

[@peterbrown6584]

cheers for that john followed your instructions and managed it, only had oven for 6weeks so should not be that tight!#

[@paddyhowes9107]

Thanks for the advice. I used a plumber's adjustable tap nut wrench and it did the trick.

[@johntanner6438]

How pathetic is it that Bosch has folks on their site recommending duct tape and channel lock pliers as a solution to change a damn light bulb? I thought I'd seen everything but this may be a new low...

[@eberbachl]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

thank you.

[@Angel12366]

Really appreciate

[@manjubhardwaj7279]

Thanks for posting the Video....informative

[@mabumokoto6564]

Thank you so much

[@noraruelas5296]

Thank you 😊

[@kosterix123]

Bosch HFT739 has a light bulb behind the metal frame, how do i replace that kind of light bulb?

[@NS-ze1qb]

Thanks a lot.

[@edinhobih]

Use a rubber glove (diswashing glove) when unscrewing!!

[@steveothehulk]

Changed the bulb it still doesn’t light mite it need a dab of contact solution?

[@tamikahenry1557]

Thank you!

[@graceShin0724]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@robinlove1297]

Okay mine's have some type of metal piece in front of the light bulb part what do I do about that I need help can somebody explain this to me cuz I don't know what I'm doing

[@bobinskeep3460]

I was successful getting my cover off by tapping firmly with a screwdriver and hammer.

[@dracodabossyadigg6419]

What should I do if the light bulb socket popped and shut down the entire stove?

[@rgruenhaus]

If only my glass cover was a screw in type instead of one with a metal retaining wire!

[@TheArtOfDean]

I'm just reading this for the first time, and had a question. I lost the wire that holds the cover in place (the cover is not a screw on, screw off type). Could a wire coat hanger be a good substitute in place of the wire? I don't want to have to jump through hoops to get a part that small.

[@ArcanePath360]

What if the glass lens is practically welded in place after a pyrolytic clean, and in a corner where you struggle to get your fingers round it and put any kind of strength into turning it? I feel like the thing will crack if I exert too much pressure on it, but it just won't budge!

[@johnnymunro2259]

Same here blu just got to keep cooking in the dark till someone helps is out

[@Anonymous-gu2pk]

For anyone else who comes looking for answers, people have already suggested using a rubber glove to turn it. I used a rubber glove and both hands with all my strength and eventually it started moving. I think you'd have to be really quite strong to be able to break it with just your fingertips and even if that happens, I expect you could find a replacement on eBay or somewhere. There are also tools on eBay for oven cover removal, but I managed to get it sorted without the tool.

[@maclac48]

How much do those halogen bulbs run?

[@stringburner57]

They don't run, they just sit there waiting on you. 😅

[@martharuia9873]

So hard to take out !!!!

[@Maxsarkar]

Can I use a 15 watts bulb than the factory made 25 watts. J cannot find a 25 watts’ bulb.

[@dianegambrell4891]

Jyotirmoy Sarkar most appliance bulbs are 40 watt 120 volts. Got mine at Kroger’s and Lowe’s. I don’t think 15 watts is going to be bright enough

[@SkaarsVon]

How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down. It had no annoying, senseless music, it was clear and concise. Oh, they must not be able to read English

[@audrey9557]

It doesn't work

[@kendrabvlogs6505]

Changed my client bulb that has been blown for 2 years now because it was to tight for her her son and grandson to get off

[@jimfaed9363]

I have a Bosch oven but have been unable to change a failed light. The cover glass does not unscrew. The cover can be twisted back and forth about 2 degrees but will not turn any further despite a lot of jiggling and traction. Any suggestions? Do some models have a bayonet fitting for the cover?

[@SuperCoxy76]

I've this issue to it's driving me mad..Did you manage to resolve?

[@adamkillgorehomes]

Mine does this too. I can't get the cover off.

[@SuperCoxy76]

Wrench did it!

[@hannahprice4457]

Exactly the same. Nothing budges it. Still can't get the cover off

[@adamkillgorehomes]

What kind of wrench Nik?

[@tonyy33055]

Can I use any bulb??

[@ms.tiffany5383]

That’s what I want to know

[@tonyy33055]

@@ms.tiffany5383 i just went to Home Depot and asked where are the oven bulbs.

[@tsworld9183]

What if the glass cover won't turn, this is the problem I'm having

[@dianegambrell4891]

T,s World try pushing it in to unlock it and then turn it either right or left. Mine turned left and came right out. I posted my experience earlier. You push in and turn at the same time. Good luck.

[@peetnjihia]

👌🏽

[@pascalebaudelle3249]

le cache en verre est bloqué

[@jengurl14]

not true my bulb isn't either of these

[@bobinskeep3460]

Not quite that easy for my 2016 model.

[@shhinobii]

Such a poor design by Bosch.

[@edwardtan1773]

Who else was surprised that ovens use regular ass lightbulbs?

[@johntanner6438]

I love how they show the light cover screwing in & out perfectly on a BRAND NEW oven, but when you call their 'customer (no)service' and tell them the damn cap won't turn (poor design) they tell you to "call for service". PATHETIC!!!

[@BoschHomeAppliancesNAmerica]

Hi John, with an issue like this, there is no further remote troubleshooting we can offer. A service technician can safely remove this part without it breaking and risking damage to yourself or the appliance.

[@johntanner6438]

@@BoschHomeAppliancesNAmerica thanks for your reply, but I find it lacking and offensive to the public you serve. For starters, if you KNOW that high temps and food greases have shown over time to essentially 'bake' this outer glass bulb on to it's thread, then at a minimum you should have designed around the inability of get the cover off by placing LED bulbs in there that might never need replacing. Additionally, trying to send us to a service repair tech for $100 to replace a bulb indicates they have a tool to remove the cover for your poor design; what is that tool and why aren't you offering that to the general public? Really, really poor and irresponsible behavior on behalf of Bosch and their 'support' staff.

[@יהודהדהן-ז2ק]

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[@tamikaivy2476]

Thank you 😊