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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cavity Light Bulb Replacement #8206443 
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cavity Light Bulb Replacement #8206443
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$9.83Estimated Savings
$112.5002:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cavity light bulb on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is burned out.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Cavity Light Bulb Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Remove the right side charcoal filter by lifting up the front and pulling it forward.
9
Heavy
10
Lift off the lamp cover.
11
You can now unthread the old light bulb.
12
When installing the new cavity light bulb, you should wear gloves to help protect the bulb when threading it into the socket.
13
Insert the tab on the back of the lamp cover into the slot in the frame and lower the cover.
14
Reinstall the charcoal filter by sliding it in over the tabs then push the front down to snap it into place.
15
Before you reinstall the top grille, make sure the two support clips are in place.
16
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
17
Rethread the three screws.
18
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
19
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cavity light bulb on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is burned out.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Cavity Light Bulb Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Remove the right side charcoal filter by lifting up the front and pulling it forward.
9
Heavy
10
Lift off the lamp cover.
11
You can now unthread the old light bulb.
12
When installing the new cavity light bulb, you should wear gloves to help protect the bulb when threading it into the socket.
13
Insert the tab on the back of the lamp cover into the slot in the frame and lower the cover.
14
Reinstall the charcoal filter by sliding it in over the tabs then push the front down to snap it into place.
15
Before you reinstall the top grille, make sure the two support clips are in place.
16
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
17
Rethread the three screws.
18
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
19
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
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