I would like to change the bulb in the oven, but can find no reference as to how to do it, or the bulb required.
Can you please help?

Russell, December 2008

Thanks so much. The bulb went ages ago and I've wanted to change it but couldn't work out how from inside the oven. It was easy following your instructions. However, when pushing the microwave back into place I've managed to shatter the thin fascia panel strip between the microwave and a Neff oven below. Do you know where I can get a replacement strip - it measures 59cm x 4cm and is the same kind of frosted glass as the front of the microwave and oven. I've looked online but can't find anything as Neff only seem to give spare parts for their machines (obviously) but not for "linking" parts between the two.

Fiona0359, January 2016

This answer relates to the Neff HFT759.
The lamp is only accessible from the outside (top) of the oven.
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.
2. Remove the woodscrews in the lhs of the door recess which secure the oven into the unit.
3. Pull the oven outwards by about 6 ins. but be careful as the oven is VERY HEAVY!. Make sure that the oven is stable in that position.
4. The metal cover for the lamp housing will now be visible on the top of the oven.
5. The 2 short self-tapping screws holding the metal cover have special tamper-proof slots, BUT the screws have raised heads so they can be easily loosened with a pair of pliers!
6. Remove the 2 screws.
7. Lift the metal cover vertically off the oven, taking care not to damage the insulation fixed to the underside.
8. Unscrew the lamp.
9. The lamp is a 40W SES Oven lamp. I had no problem obtaining one at my local hardware store. This lamp is found in many ovens from many manufacturers. Be sure to get the OVEN version, as there is a very similar lamp used in some conventional lighting units.
10. Install the new lamp and reverse the above procedure.

NB: Securely re-fitting the metal cover for the lamp housing is essential, as it not only provides heat insulation but also prevents harmful microwaves escaping from the oven.

David, January 2009