Replacing oven light

[PetersUk]

Hi,

I have a Smeg sc336x oven and the oven light has gone.

I have two problems -
1) I can not loosen the light cover (top left in photo) by turning it anti-clockwise.
2) there is a metal grill I can not find a way to remove. With this in the way I can not take the cover off and get to the oven light.

I have enclosed a photo to help explain what I mean.

 

[SFK]

This video suggsts that there is just enough room.
To minimise scratches I would put electrical tape, or masking tape on the glass before using the adjustable mole grips (also known as water pump plyers).

Changing Light Bulbs in Smeg Ovens

A technical video from Servevast Ltd

smeg-service.co.uk

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[Rodders53]

The glass covers are often grease-baked-on -- you need something like a thick rubber glove or these jar opener grips https://shop.rnib.org.uk/dycem-non-slip-jar-opener-blue-2612

We were put onto these Dycem branded ones by an Occupational Therapist and they make opening jars etc.,. a doddle even for the most able bodied!

 

[PetersUk]

Thanks, managed to oven light out at last with pliers and now ordered a Smeg replacement bulb.