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gness | 11:42 Tue 13th Dec 2016 | ChatterBank
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Not that I use it much but the bulb has gone in my oven. Inherited Cannon Harmony....and I can't get the bulb cover off.....

I've googled and I can.....buy a gadget to grip the cover.....I think it's too firmly stuck for that.......use a hammer and a piece of wood to knock it the opposite way first.....not sure about that.....☺.....a chain wrench for oil filters .....could that do it?........or WD-40.....

I'd give the WD-40 a try but how long will the smell linger?

Does anyone have a tried and tested method for this problem?

Thanks Gx
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Is it getting a grip on the cover that is the problem. If so try wearing a rubber glove. Try this link
Need someone to get a grip?

Hold on, I'll be right over!
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Thanks, Donny...but it's not the grip......I can do that and I have very strong hands......it's just so stuck fast that I can't turn it.....x
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Yeah....well just don't bring that list of rules for a good wife, Andy!!!! ☺
Gas explosion? ;-). Morning xx
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Morning, Pixie......this is a duel fuel cooker so I could do the whole lot in one go....gas and electricity......☺
That'll work :-). Trying to think along your lines x
I assume you have tried turning it both ways, just in case.
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I have, Donny....and scraping around it with a pointed knife......pushed the back plate of the oven a little too in case it was sticking to that.....it's just jammed fast....

I'll be buying a new cooker like folk who buy a new car when the ash tray's full.... :-(
Invest in a head torch and just give up on trying to change the bulb. xx
Do you or one of your friends have a lid remover. The adjustable ones that fit all.
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I tell you....if I ever get a new bulb in it'll light the whole house.....the cover is shining and spotless now from my efforts.....and I'm so hot I could bake a potato ..... x
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Ahhh...have one in the drawer, Donny! Will try that......if not I have a head torch....that'll have to do, 2sp....x
gness cooking in the dark, what could go wrong?

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Nope......lid remover tried.....also the garlic press which fitted too.....but it doesn't want to move.....but a big thanks for your ideas.....

Will have a rest.....but was wondering if I got the oven really hot then let it cool enough to handle would that maybe do it.....I can but try.....x
Gness cooking, what can go wrong?
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Oi you!....I've only had the fire service out to my cooking once!...☻
Heat would make it expand and tighten....

Can you not park so that your car headlights illuminate the oven interior?
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And Pixie too....... :-(
So she needs to freeze it? Hasn't Andy arrived yet? Just can't get the staff, can you?

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