How to change an oven globe: A step by step guide

A well-lit oven means you don’t have to constantly open your oven door (which lets the heat out) to check if your food is cooked. If your globe is blown, don’t worry, changing your globe is a quick and easy task. Follow our simple step by step guide to change your oven globe.

Safety first! Before you replace your oven globe, make sure you disconnect your appliance from the power source. If your appliance is hard wired, turn off the oven’s circuit breaker. This will ensure your safety when working with electrical elements.

What you will need

• Replacement oven globe
  • Identify the oven model number or part number of the globe. You can buy your replacement globe from our oven parts page. If selecting a universal oven globe, ensure the wattage and cap fitting are the same as your existing globe.
• Gloves or dry cloth

Step 1

Disconnect your appliance from the power source and/or turn off the power to the oven at the circuit breaker box.

Step 2

To start, ensure your oven is cold. Open the oven door. Remove and set aside your oven racks and trays.

Step 3

Locate the oven globe cover. This is usually located in the back of the oven. On some oven models, it may be on the upper right or left side.  The globe cover is usually secured by clips. Sometimes these will be attached with screws. If this is the case, remove the screws holding the cover in place. Some manufacturers have a globe cover tool. This assists in removing the cover and reduces the risk of damage.

You can now remove the faulty globe. This usually pulls out gently or by turning counter clockwise. You may want to wear gloves for this.

Step 4

Now you can fit your globe. Tackle this task gently, as the oven globes can be delicate. Place the globe in the socket and turn clockwise to secure.  Reattach the oven globe cover.

Step 5

Final step is to test your globe and make sure it works. Re-connect power to your oven. Switch the oven on and check to see your oven light is working.  

Handy tips

• Always use globes that are classified as oven globes as standard globes are not designed to withstand high oven temperatures. You can find your oven globe here.
• Ensure the oven globe is the right size and wattage for your oven. Refer to your operating manual for information. Alternatively search here with your oven brand and model number.
• Do not touch the halogen bulb surface or inside reflectors with your bare hands. Oils from skin can lead to breakage or shorten the life of the globe. Use clean gloves or lint free cloth for installation and removal.

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Now that you have replaced your globe, it may be time to give your appliance a good clean. Try a a non-caustic, low fume cleaner – highly effective in removing grease, oil and build up.

You’ve tackled changing your globe, why not check your oven door seal and see if that needs changing too? Changing an oven door seal is as easy as 1-2-3-4 with our easy guide.

When working with home appliances, always follow correct safety precautions and consult your owner’s manual for more information.

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