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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 outer vent grille mounting screws located
above the cover.
3. Tip the grille forward, 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.
■Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
■Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the
door?
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.
■Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
■On some models, is the Child Lock set?
See “Child Lock” section.
■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, call for service.
See “Assistance or Service” section.

Oven makes humming noise

■This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches
the magnetron on and off.

Oven door looks wavy

■This is normal and will not affect performance.

Turntable will not operate

■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 replace turntable support.
Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the
turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for
service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate
the oven without turntable and turntable support working
properly.

Turntable rotates both directions

■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the
beginning of the cycle.

Display shows messages

■Is the display showing “:”?
There has been a power failure or the clock time has been
turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock”
section to reset the clock or to turn it on.
■Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service.
See “Assistance or Service” section.

Display shows time countdown, but is not operating

■Is the Timer in use?
See “Timer” section.
■On some models, is the Demo Mode in use?
See “Demo Mode” section.
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