How to Replace a Microwave Oven Light

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• 1

  Unplug the microwave from the wall outlet. The outlet is located typically in the cabinet above the microwave.

• 2

  Remove the screw from the side of the light cover, on the underside of the microwave.

• 3

  Lower the light cover and allow it to hang. The light cover on most microwaves has a hinge that prevents it from being removed completely.

• 4

  Remove the bulb from the light socket. Some microwave bulbs pull straight out while others must be unthreaded from the socket.

• 5

  Install the new bulb in the socket by either pushing it or threading it into the socket.

• 6

  Lift the light cover and replace the screw to secure.

• 7

  Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.

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• 8

  Unplug the microwave from the wall outlet. The outlet is located typically in the cabinet above the microwave.

• 9

  Open the microwave door and remove the two screws securing the grill on the top-front portion of the microwave. The screws are located either on the left and right sides of the front of the grill, or on the top of the grill.

• 10

  Locate the light cover and the area behind the grill that is now exposed. The light cover is located either on the side of the top opening or in the center of the top opening. Pull the cover off.

• 11

  Depress the clips securing the light socket in the upper cavity and remove the light socket.

• 12

  Remove the bulb by either pulling it straight out of the socket or unthreading it from the socket.

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  Insert the new bulb by either pushing it or threading it into the socket.

• 14

  Place the socket back into the microwave and replace the light cover.

• 15

  Reinstall the grill and secure it using the two screws that were removed.

• 16

  Plug the microwave back into the wall outlet.