How to Change a Lightbulb in a GE Advantium Microwave

Change the Interior Light

• 1

  Unplug the microwave or remove the power at the circuit breaker.

• 2

  Remove the two screws holding the grille above the oven in place and pull it off the oven.

• 3

  Slide the charcoal filter, if one is present, to the left and pull forward to remove.

• 4

  Pull the lamp shield out of the oven after removing the screw holding it in place.

• 5

  Pull out the burned-out bulb and push in the replacement.

• 6

  Screw the shield back in place, re-insert the charcoal grille and screw the front grille back in place. Reconnect the power to begin using the oven.

Change the Surface Light

• 7

  Unplug the microwave or remove the power at the circuit breaker.

• 8

  Remove the screw holding the light cover to the underside of the oven.

• 9

  Let the cover hang down and pull the dead bulb out of its socket.

• 10

  Push a replacement bulb into the socket, lift the cover and tighten the screw back in place. Reconnect the power to begin using the oven.