How to Change the Light Bulb on an Older Model Frigidaire Microwave Oven

According to the Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communication and Computation, the microwave was created by accident in 1946. The first microwaves were massive in design, standing 5 1/2 feet tall and weighing 750 lbs., a far cry from the portable, light-weight models available today. Frigidaire manufactures countertop, built-in and over-the-range units that include interior lights. A burned-out interior light does not affect the Frigidaire microwave's ability to cook, but creates an inconvenience when attempting to observe the cooking process. Change the light bulb in your older model Frigidaire microwave to watch your food's progress.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips or slotted screwdriver
• 40-watt incandescent appliance bulb

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the breaker supplying electricity to your older model Frigidaire microwave oven or unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle.

   • 2

     Remove the two screws from the grill above the microwave door. Pull the grill from the microwave to expose the light housing.

   • 3

     Remove the screw holding the light housing in the microwave. The light housing is located in the center of the microwave directly above the door.

   • 4

     Untwist the burned-out light bulb from the socket and replace it with a 40-watt, incandescent appliance bulb.

   • 5

     Replace the light housing and the grill on the microwave oven. Plug the unit into the wall receptacle or turn the breaker back on.