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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cavity Light Socket Replacement WPW10210878 
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Cavity Light Socket Replacement WPW10210878
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$23.10Estimated Savings
$112.5003:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cavity light socket on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the cavity 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 Cavity 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 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
Sharp
10
Lift off the lamp cover.
11
You should use gloves to protect the bulb as you unthread it from the socket.
12
Next, unthread the screws to release the access cover.
13
You can now unthread the screw securing the light socket to the frame.
14
Pull the old socket out?then disconnect the wires.
15
Install the new cavity light socket by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
16
Position the socket in the frame and secure the wires in the retaining clip.
17
Thread the screw to secure the socket.
18
Reposition the access cover and secure it with the screws.
19
Thread the light bulb into the socket.
20
Insert the tab on the back of the lamp cover into the slot in the frame and lower the cover.
21
Reinstall the charcoal filter by sliding it in over the tabs then push the front down to snap it into place.
22
Before you reinstall the top grille, make sure the two support clips are in place.
23
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
24
Rethread the three screws.
25
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
26
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 socket on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the cavity 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 Cavity 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 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
Sharp
10
Lift off the lamp cover.
11
You should use gloves to protect the bulb as you unthread it from the socket.
12
Next, unthread the screws to release the access cover.
13
You can now unthread the screw securing the light socket to the frame.
14
Pull the old socket out?then disconnect the wires.
15
Install the new cavity light socket by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
16
Position the socket in the frame and secure the wires in the retaining clip.
17
Thread the screw to secure the socket.
18
Reposition the access cover and secure it with the screws.
19
Thread the light bulb into the socket.
20
Insert the tab on the back of the lamp cover into the slot in the frame and lower the cover.
21
Reinstall the charcoal filter by sliding it in over the tabs then push the front down to snap it into place.
22
Before you reinstall the top grille, make sure the two support clips are in place.
23
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
24
Rethread the three screws.
25
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
26
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
$23.10
Total$0.00
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