Replacing a Light Bulb in a GE Profile Microwave Convection Oven

General Electric Profile series convection ovens combine the core-to-crust heating ability of a microwave with the crisping effects of a conventional oven to provide evenly cooked, perfectly browned food. Unlike normal microwaves, Profile convection ovens do not have an internal light. The cooktop light, located underneath the oven, provides illumination for the cooking surface below. After several years of use the cooktop bulb will eventually burn out; installing a replacement takes about 5 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Replacement 120-volt bulb

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the oven or disconnect the power at the circuit breaker if you cannot access the outlet.

   • 2

     Remove the screw holding the lightbulb cover in place under the oven. The cover hangs down revealing the bulb.

   • 3

     Gently unscrew the bulb being aware that it may be hot if it was recently working. Discard the dead bulb.

   • 4

     Screw in a replacement 120-volt, 40-watt maximum, halogen bulb. See Tips for ordering information.

   • 5

     Push the lightbulb cover back in place, replace the screw and reconnect the power. Press the "Surface Light" button to test the bulb.