Replacing Light Bulbs

Tools needed--

protective gloves

phillips screwdriver

two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs (R0713503) available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800- 843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)

30 watt, oven light bulb (R0712014) available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)

Warning

To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power.

Important! Wear gloves to protect hands should light bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to cool.

Changing Surface Light Bulb:

1.Unplug microwave oven.

2.Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover (underneath side of microwave oven).

3.Lower cover until it stops.

4.Remove bulb, being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb.

5.Replace two 40 watt bulbs.

6.Replace light compartment cover and screw. Do not operate oven with light compartment cover removed.

7.Restore power to microwave oven.

Changing Oven Light Bulb:

1.Unplug microwave oven.

2.Remove two screws holding grille in place.

3.Remove grille.

4.Remove screw located above door near center of oven.

5.Remove bulb, being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb.

6.Replace 30 watt bulb.

7.Replace screw located above door near center of oven.

8.Replace grille and 2 screws.

9.Restore power to microwave oven.

Before Calling for Service

If microwave oven does not operate:

Confirm unit is plugged into dedicated circuit.

Confirm unit is on grounded and polarized circuit.

Check fuse or circuit breaker. Determine if circuit is operable by plugging another item in outlet.

Confirm microwave oven door is securely closed.

If condition remains unchanged, see "Unchanged Condition" instructions below.

If control will not accept instructions:

For cooking by time, see "Unchanged Condition" instructions below.

If readout appears wrong:

Press STOP/RESET.

See "Unchanged Condition" instructions below.

Unchanged Condition

If condition remains unchanged, perform the following steps:

1.Check to see if fuse or circuit breaker is open.

2.Unplug oven.

3.Reconnect oven to wall outlet. "RESET" appears in display.

4.Press STOP/RESET or set clock.

If oven light does not work:

Confirm light bulb is screwed in tightly.

Confirm light bulb is not defective.

If room lights dim or pulse when oven is in use:

Confirm microwave is on proper circuit. See "Grounding Instructions" section.

If unit operates, but will not heat food:

Place one cup cool water in unit. Heat for one minute. If water temperature does not rise, unit is operating incorrectly.

If "RESET" appears in display:

This is a power interruption signal and will appear whenever oven is initially plugged in or when power is interrupted. Set the clock to clear.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only authorized servicer should remove outer case.

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Amana MH220E, MVH220W manual Replacing Light Bulbs, Before Calling for Service, Unchanged Condition

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