How to Change an Oven Light in a GE JVM1490 Microwave

The GE JVM1490 is an over-the-counter microwave, with a hood fan and light on the bottom of the appliance to illuminate the cook top's surface below. The interior of the microwave has a light that turns on when the microwave door is opened and when the oven is in operation, so that the contents of the interior cavity can be seen. This light can eventually burn out after regular usage. It can be quickly replaced with a new bulb with little difficulty.

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Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the microwave's power cord, which is often located in a cabinet above the microwave.
- 2
  Open the oven door and remove the screws on the left and right side of the grill, located above the oven cavity.
- 3
  Remove the grill by pulling it straight off.
- 4
  Locate the light-housing, located in the center of the cavity behind the grill. Remove the screw and pull the light housing out of the microwave.
- 5
  Unscrew the old bulb, then screw the new bulb into place.
- 6
  Place the light housing back into position and secure using the screw that was originally removed.
- 7
  Replace the grill, securing it with the screws that were originally removed.
- 8
  Close the microwave door.
- 9
  Plug the power cable back into the outlet, then open the oven door to ensure that the light turns on.

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