The instruction manual says not to, which must be one of the most idiotic and expensive things I've come across. I don't want to pay someone else to do what should be a simple job, I just want to change the bulb. Are there any special precautions needed?
I'm aware of basic safety issues, I've been changing bulbs, fuses, plugs and carrying out other home repairs for decades, including bulb replacement on my old microwave, which had an access panel on the side.How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?If you already have the bulb, then make sure you do not touch any electrical parts of the microwave while replacing it. Specially the ones that are cylindrical in shape (these are called capacitors and can hold a lot of charge for a very long time.)
In most microwaves you simply have to take the cover off by unscrewing holding screws. Replacing bulb is pretty straightforward, simply take out holding screws, disconnect leads, and remove bulb from place.
To install new one,reverse steps.
Usually it is really hard to find replacement parts. It is usually better if you take microwave name, model and serial number, and take info to a place that specializes in appliances. Home Depot Appliances department, is a very good place to obtain hard to find replacement parts for appliances.How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?I replaced my Matsui recently. The small panel for the bulb compartment is easily removed by undoing the screws. Take the old one out and get a similar one from any electrical shop.How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?Most cover panels are secured with cross-head screws but some have 'specials'. A general hardware shop can supply. BUT, first switch off all power and unplug, leave for at least 30 min for any residue internal power to dissipate. After that its a logical process, just remember where everything goes, oh %26amp; make sure that you have the correct bulb to replace!.How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?that is an expensive microwave, 250 pounds/ 500 USD. I can see why you want to replace the bulb.
surely this is less than a year old and still under guarantee?How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?WELL Y DONT U JUST GET A NEW MICROWAVE?XHow do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?I'm thinking that to change the bulb since it is behind the screen panel is that you got to do some serious back panel removing to get to it. And most companies have a policy of removal of the back panel by anyone other than a repair technition voids the warranty, so you're stuck with having to either take it in or having somebody come out. SorryHow do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?I myself have replaced the bulb in a Proline (Comet UK brand) microwave which is one of the %26quot;cheaper%26quot; box standard 30 microwaves.
I think i am right in saying you must get the correct bulb as they are %26quot;specialised%26quot; bulbs so check this out first, ie:- correct watts size etc.
Once you have the bulb remove the metal casing around the microwave. *** MAKE SURE APPLIANCE IS UNPLUGGED*** and locate the old bulb replace with new bulb and fit the case back.
Not a difficult job and only cost a few 's for the bulb but make sure you have the correct bulb.How do I replace a microwave oven light bulb?CAREFULLY i know its a small job but i was told microwaves hold some electric power inside and if you touch the wrong thing its goodbye micro and maybe you aswell
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