Hotpoint Oven Light Bulb

The light inside the oven cavity so you can check on food.

DifficultyVery easy

Typical timeUnder 10 minutes

ToolsCloth or gloves

Safety. Isolate the oven at its breaker and let it cool fully. Wiring is household voltage: if you are not confident, use a qualified person.

Signs it has failed

The oven light is out
The light flickers
The glass cover is cracked or dirty
A previous bulb blew soon after fitting

Check before you buy

Check the old bulb type and cap style (for example, a pin or screw base)
Make sure the bulb is oven-rated for the temperature (usually 300 C)
Check the glass cover for damage

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your range & oven and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Isolate the oven and let it cool
Twist the glass cover to remove it
Unscrew or pull the old bulb
Fit the new bulb with a clean cloth or gloves
Refit the cover and test

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Use only an oven-rated bulb with the same cap and wattage as the old one. A household bulb will fail quickly.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.