The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will
automatically come on when the door is opened and when the
microwave oven is operating. See "Assistance or Service"
section to reorder.
To Replace:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly
behind the top louver.
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B
A. Vent grille
B. Top louver
C. Mounting screws
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
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Is the microwave oven wired properly?
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave
oven.
Microwave oven will not operate
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Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps
below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for
service. See "Assistance or Service" section.
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Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
Replacing Microwave Oven Light
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TROUBLESHOOTING
3. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove.
4. Lift up the bulb cover.
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A. Bulb cover
5. Replace light. Close bulb cover.
6. Reattach vent grille. Replace the mounting screws.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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Does a message about the door appear in the display?
The door has been closed for 5 minutes or more. Open and
close the door, then touch START to start the cooking cycle.
See "Start" section.
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Is a packaging spacer (on some models) attached to the
inside of the door?
Remove packaging spacer, then firmly close door.
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Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly?
See "Microwave Oven Control" section.
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On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See "Control Lock" section.
Microwave oven makes humming noise
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This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches
the magnetron on and off.
Microwave oven door looks wavy
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This is normal and will not affect performance.
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