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How to Change the Lightbulb in a Panasonic Microwave Over Nn - L783ba

Microwaves in the Panasonic NN series are over-the-counter microwaves, which include a hood filter and surface light below the appliance. After regular use, both the surface light and the oven cavity light will burn out and must be replaced. Unlike in many countertop microwaves, over-the-counter microwave lights are replaceable without the need for a service technician, as removing the protective metal cover of the microwave is not a requirement for replacement.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
  • 115- to 125-volt, 30-watt light bulb
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Instructions

  1. Oven Light

    • 1

      Unplug the microwave from the wall outlet.

    • 2

      Remove the three screws at the top of the grill at the top of the front of the microwave. Pull the grill from the bottom, then tilt it upward to remove.

    • 3

      Lift the tab on the oven light cover, then push the tab back. Remove the oven light cover.

    • 4

      Unscrew the old light bulb and screw a new one into the socket.

    • 5

      Close the light cover, then reinstall the grill and restore power to the microwave.

    Surface Light

    • 6

      Unplug the microwave from the wall outlet.

    • 7

      Loosen the screw on the side of the light cover, located under the microwave.

    • 8

      Lower the light cover, then unscrew the light bulb from the light socket.

    • 9

      Screw the new light bulb into the socket.

    • 10

      Re-secure the light cover using the screw you removed, then restore power to the microwave.