Einleitung
Replacing a worn door gasket keeps steam, odours and heat inside the oven, saving energy and protecting nearby cabinets. A working oven light lets you monitor food without opening the door and losing heat. Both jobs are quick beginner-level tasks you can handle yourself with minimal tools.
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Schritt 2 Release the door gasket
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Lift the small metal hooks along the door frame to release the gasket.
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Work around the perimeter until the entire seal is free.
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Schritt 3 Prepare the new gasket
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Clean the groove and the gasket with a cloth to remove grease and crumbs.
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Hold the gasket so it sits square with the stitched joint positioned at the bottom.
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Schritt 4 Install the new gasket
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Hook the first corner of the gasket onto the upper catch in the frame.
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Stretch the gasket lightly and snap each metal hook into its slot around the door.
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Schritt 6 Unscrew the light cover
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Locate the oven light inside the cavity and grasp the glass cover.
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Twist the cover counter-clockwise to loosen it; some models pull straight out.
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If it is stuck, wrap a cloth around the cover and turn it gently with water-pump pliers.
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Schritt 8 Fit the high-temperature oven bulb
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Insert a high-temperature oven bulb rated for about 350 °C into the socket.
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Tighten the bulb by hand until snug.
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Schritt 9 Refit the glass cover and test
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Thread the glass cover back onto the lamp housing until it seats firmly.
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With the new gasket in place and the high-temperature bulb shining, your oven is sealed, lit and ready for many more reliable bakes.
