Removing The Oven Light Assembly - Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN GAS RANGES Manual

REMOVING THE OVEN LIGHT ASSEMBLY

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies
before servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death, electri-
cal shock, or explosion.
CAUTION: When you work on the range, be
careful when handling the sheet metal parts.
Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut
yourself if you are not careful.
1. Turn off the gas supply and electrical
power to the range.
2. Open the oven door and remove the oven
racks.
GRAY WIRE
WHT WIRES
INSET
LIGHT
SOCKET/
BULB
SHIELD
Refer to Figure 4-8 for the following steps.
3. Unscrew the oven light lens and remove
the lens and the gasket.
4. Unscrew the light bulb and set it aside.
5. Use a screwdriver blade and pry the old
light socket assembly out of the oven
opening and pull it forward as far as the
wiring will allow.
6. Remove the wires from the light socket
terminals.
7. Connect the wires to the new light socket
terminals and then press the socket as-
sembly into the opening until it snaps into
place.
LENS
GASKET
Figure 4-8
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