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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cabinet Light Socket Replacement Part # W10210871 
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cabinet Light Socket Replacement Part # W10210871
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$12.31Estimated Savings
$112.5002:40
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cabinet light socket on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the cabinet light will not work.
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 Cabinet Light Socket 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 screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
7
Fragile
8
With the panel partially lowered, reach in and, using tissue to protect the bulb, unthread the bulb from the socket.
9
Now unthread the socket mounting screw.
10
Pull the old socket free and disconnect the wires.
11
Install the new cabinet light socket by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
12
Align the new socket and secure it with the mounting screw.
13
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
14
Reposition the bottom panel and rethread the screws to secure.
15
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 cabinet light socket on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the cabinet light will not work.
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 Cabinet Light Socket 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 screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
7
Fragile
8
With the panel partially lowered, reach in and, using tissue to protect the bulb, unthread the bulb from the socket.
9
Now unthread the socket mounting screw.
10
Pull the old socket free and disconnect the wires.
11
Install the new cabinet light socket by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
12
Align the new socket and secure it with the mounting screw.
13
Thread the light bulb into the new socket.
14
Reposition the bottom panel and rethread the screws to secure.
15
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Light Socket
$12.31
Total$0.00
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