How to Fix the Light Under My Whirlpool Microwave

Microwave lightbulbs tend to be specialty appliance lightbulbs, but they are designed to be replaceable. Whirlpool microwaves have an access panel on the underside where the lightbulb is contained. By opening this panel, you can remove the old lightbulb and replace it with a new one. This process should take only a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Replacement bulb

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the microwave to cut off the power and prevent injury.

   • 2

     Locate the panel covering the lightbulb.

   • 3

     Unscrew the screw holding the panel in place. Depending on your model, the panel may swing down or come off completely.

   • 4

     Unscrew the broken lightbulb.

   • 5

     Screw in the replacement lightbulb.

   • 6

     Hold the panel in place and replace the screw you removed in Step Three.