This light bulb is located on the inside of your microwave. The bulb is behind the top grill. It will need to be replaced when it has burnt out and no longer works. Unplug the unit before beginning this repair. Remove the top grill of your microwave, use your screwdriver to open the light socket, scrape off any silicone holding the bulb in place, clean the area of any oil and dirt, insert the new bulb into the socket without touching the bulb, slide the holder back into place, line up the tabs on top of the metal plate, and secure the holder back into place.
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Replacing your General Electric Microwave Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W
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John L - December 23, 2023
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Easy Repair
part worked
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Mark P - July 6, 2023
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simple order and install
Light bulb was received quickly. Company seems efficient.
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Joleen W - October 6, 2022
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Do the research
Right part but I needed 2. I called to get a 2nd bulb priced at $17.00 but was told I would have to pay an additional 9.99 shipping. My fault, I know, I should have done more research before ordering the first one. So I went on Amazon and found a 2 pack for less than $8. So I paid way too much for the first bulb and will never use this company again. Talk about price gouging!!!!!!!
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Cynthia B - September 22, 2022
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Microwave light switch
The part worked as expected. We now have surface lights for the range hood microwave. Thanks a bunch!
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Johnny W - June 24, 2022
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Correct size and work well
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Rayburn H B - April 20, 2022
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Not as expected
The light selected by salesman is not the original wattage. The light is very dim as compared to my original. The only conclusion is you shipped a 20w instead of 40w.
May 4, 2022
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Thank you for your review. Please accept our apologies for this situation. We will be in touch with you shortly regarding your order.
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Dianna J - February 23, 2022
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Replacement for GE above stove microwave lights.
Both bulbs burned out so I removed them. Looked on FB for replacements, they came very soon and I put them in myself. Instructions say “Do not touch the bulbs”and they go in quite easily. I’m a female, 76 yrs. Old. and very proud of myself. Fairly easy job.
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Esty A S - November 19, 2021
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Exactly what I needed
Easy to find the right bulb for the product, shipped quickly and securely.
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Robert B - August 18, 2021
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Low wattage bulb
One of the light bulbs under the microwave oven burned out. I ordered a new bulb using the part number that was in the user guide for the oven. I put the new bulb in but it is not as bright as the other one. Clearly the bulbs that were originally in the oven are a higher wattage than the 25 watt replacement bulb. I don't understand how this could happen. I don't know how to fix the problem. I would like to have received a higher wattage bulb (maybe 50 watts). I won't buy another bulb from PartSelect. They are too expensive to have this problem happen.
August 18, 2021
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Thank you for your review. Please accept our apologies for this situation. We will be in touch with you shortly regarding your order.
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Jeff W - July 13, 2021
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The light bulb for our 2004 Microwave worked perfectly
Our microwave light went out several months ago. I went to a local light bulb and battery place to replace what I had and purchased a bulb that lasted one day. My wife tried to find a bulb going through Sears and couldn`t so I Googled it and your place came up. I ordered it and received it quickly. It works great. My wife is afraid to leave it on at night thinking it will go out like the last one. I wouldn`t think that would happen since the last one must have lasted for many years.
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The halogen light bulb took a little skill. The prongs were a little difficult to maneuver into place.
Susan from VAIL, AZ
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Replace the burned-out bulb with the new purchased bulb
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The Halogen surface bulbs burned out on my over-the-stove microwave..
Extremely easy. Less then 10 minutes tops. Remove the screw holding the cover to the lights. Remove the burned out bulb(s) (they may give a little resistance). Carefully line up the holes for the prongs on the bulbs. Insert the prongs firmly but gently using the styrofoam holders the bulb(s) was/were shipped in so as n
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Eddy from LAKELAND, FL
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Slowly and carefully to protect bulb
Dorothy from MADISON, WI
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Light bulb went out and I was unable to find the right size locally.
Had to use a screw driver to remove the cover to replace the bulb. Worked great and your service was great. Probably didn't take more than 5 minutes.
Mary from Lawrenceville, GA
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Light Bulb appeared to be burned out
The Halogen Light Bulbs for lighting the area below the microwave seemed to be burned out. I order new bulbs but by the time they arrived the old bulbs appeared to be working again. Not sure why this happened but I have new bulbs if they become burned out for good at some point.
Peter from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
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light bulb burned out
Remove 1 screw, remove light bulb and replace and replace screw. No problem.
David from SAINT LOUIS, MO
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interior/exterior bulb replacement
Inside "cavity" bulb was a PITA. Need to remove top decorative trim (2 screws and tabs) to access bulb housing. Broke 1 screw tab so be careful (Wiggle it more). Acccess to bulb housing was made for younger smaller hands, attached by 1 screw. Remove screw, rotate housing, replace bulb. Reverse proceedure. Outside bulb, cake...1 screw
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Gerry from New Milford, CT
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Burnt out Halogen Bulbs and Broken Glass Shield
I usually replace the charcoal filter in the Microwave one every 3 months. this light out looked confusing and complicated at first, however I was surprised how easy it was when you have proper tools and directions from fellow Do It Yourselfers.
Parts arrived on the morning of the second day (Saturday) to my pleasant surprise. I opened the nite light access door with a screw driver. Inserted the 2 bulbs without touching the outside of the halogen bulbs. Checked that the bulbs did work and closed the access door. The entire process went quickly and posed very little difficulty.
Thomas from Berwick, PA
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Anna
July 20, 2017
I don’t know how to do this installation... I know where the light is but its covered and I don’t want to break it
Hi Anna, the light cover should easily just pop off, and from there you should be able to change the bulb. If you are not able to pry the light cover off, check if there are any fasteners holding it in place, and remove those. If you are still not able to remove it, you may need to replace the light assembly WP74009970. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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Maya
July 20, 2017
So I donnot like purchasing things online but the light inside my convection oven went out and I wanted to buy a new one. I went to the local home hardware store and they recommended me this 50W bulb but when I was online I was told to use a 20W bulb. Is the 50W bulb safe to use in the conv. oven?
Hello Maya, your model is designed to use a 20W bulb. With that said we recommend not going over this wattage as it is the maximum for your model. I hope this helps!
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Jo
January 27, 2018
Night light bulb burned out. Located under microwave and shines light on surface of range. The video gives instructions for a bulb inside the microwave. What size bulb should i purchase? The serial number is vm905103 b and the model is pvm2070sm1ss. Thank you!
For model number PVM2070SM1SS
Hi Jo,
Thank you for your question. There is some information that a customer left on our website that you may reference for more information, "First I removed the single screw holding the lens assembly in place. Then I lowered the assembly and tilted it until it came out. To remove the existing cracked glass lens there were four tabs bent down on it. By hand I lifted each tab just enough to remove the broken lens. I then replaced the broken lens with the new one and re-bent the tabs down by hand to secure them to the new lens.
The lens assembly, now removed, revealed the cavity that contained the two halogen bulbs. Since they were both burned out for days, they weren't hot so I could pull each one out by hand. The bulbs are secured by two straight heavy gauge wire leads and provided a little resistance but come out fairly easily. Make a mental note of the angle they came out so it will be easier to replace them with new ones.
You're not supposed to touch halogen bulbs with your bare hands, so I used the bubble wrap they came in as a means to hold the bulb while installing it.
Be sure to insert the bulbs at the same angle they came out so the pins do not get bent.
Once both bulbs are in place, replace the lens cover assembly by putting the end opposite where the screw hole goes in first on the right, then swing it up until flush and screw it down." I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Ron
October 30, 2017
What is the proper halogen bulb (watts) to use to replace the bulb at the top of the microwave that lights up the inside of the microwave?
For model number JNM1951SR1SS
Hi Ron, Thank you for the question. The bulb that lights the inside of the appliance is 120V and 20W. Hope this helps!
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Rosaire
September 22, 2017
The bottom of micro surface light burnt out. I have the bulb wb25x10019. We cannot fit the bulb into its slots, why ? Thanks. Rosaire
For model number JVM1950SR1SS
Hi Rosarie,
Thank you for your question. I do not know why you would not be able to fit the bulbs into your sockets. This is the correct part for your appliance according to your model number. Perhaps you received defective parts. If you ordered them from us, I would suggest contacting customer service with the model and serial number of your appliance so that we can do a warranty for you. Good luck.
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Lana
February 15, 2018
I am replacing the light bulb under the microwave and can't find a part number. I have gone to lowes and none of the bulbs show a part number. Can you tell me which bulb i need for this microwave? I bought one pack of bulbs that only has a number of gy8.6
For model number DVM7195EF1ES
Hi Lana,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for bulb that goes under your microwave is PS2351821. It is the same bulb that goes inside the microwave. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Dan Dunham
January 10, 2018
What are the watts and the volts of the bulb on the underside of the oven? Like 120v and
For model number sca100hbb 04
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your question. The bulbs for the underside of the oven are 20 watts-12 volts AC. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Steve
July 20, 2017
How do I remove the light cover over my range??
Hi Steve, to remove the cover all you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver. Once the screw is out, the light cover should easily open. Best of luck with this repair!
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Ruth
September 11, 2017
The light that shines down onto the stove top burnt out. How do i replace it and with what size bulb. Thank you
For model number PNM9196SF1SS
Hi Ruth,
Thank you for the question,You will need to replace the Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W. The glass cover will slip out of the frame and expose the light bulb. The bulbs just pulls out of the socket.
Hope this helps!
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Matthew
September 23, 2017
I need to replace the light bulb. The instructions say remove the drill. Dose this mean i have to slide the unit out from it;s shell or can i access it from the inside of the unit? I can see where it is located but i need the simplest way to change it. Thanks
For model number JVM3670BF001
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your inquiry. There is a video listed with the halogen light bulb just under the photo of the part that you may reference on how to install it. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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