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13
Replacing Microwave Oven Light
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.
3. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove.
4. Lift up the bulb cover.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
■ 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.
■ Is the microwave oven wired properly?
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave
oven.
Microwave oven will not operate
■ 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.
■ Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
■ 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.
■ Is a packaging spacer (on some models) attached to the
inside of the door?
Remove packaging spacer, then firmly close door.
■ Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
■ On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section.
Microwave oven makes humming noise
■ This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches
the magnetron on and off.
Microwave oven door looks wavy
■ This is normal and will not affect performance.
Turntable will not operate
■ Has the tape been removed from turntable hub?
See “Turntable” section.
■ Is the turntable properly in place?
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely
on the turntable support.
■ Is the turntable support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and
rollers. Replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Place
1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, then restart
microwave oven. If it still is not working, call for service. See
“Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the
microwave oven without turntable and turntable support
working properly.
A. Vent grille
B. Top louver
C. Mounting screws
A B
C
A
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