This 40w light bulb is a replacement bulb constructed of glass and metal. It is an easy-to-install electrical part which produces 40w of light. If the bulb won't light up then it may be broken and should be replaced. The bulb attaches directly to an appropriate light socket and has a small screw-in base. To access the exterior light bulb,...Read more you will need to remove the panel on the bottom of the microwave using a Phillips screwdriver. If your exterior light bulb has not been changed before, it is probably held in place with some silicone. You will need to cut away this silicone to remove the old bulb. If you cannot access the silicone with a utility knife, it can be removed using dental floss. Once the silicone is removed, simply unscrew the old bulb, and replace it with the new one. Be sure to disconnect the power to the microwave before you begin this repair. This light bulb measures about 1 1/8 inches. We do not recommend using a higher-wattage bulb for this appliance, and can only recommend this specific bulb. If fixing the bulb does not solve your microwave light issue, it's possibly a problem with the socket, which means the socket and/or board will need to be replaced. This can be a more dangerous repair, so consult your user manual or a technician before attempting.
This light bulb is a 120 volt, 25 watt incandescent appliance light bulb with a small base screw-in that fits in a variety of appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, cooktops, or stoves. Its purpose is to light up the appliance when the door is open. This is a genuine OEM part. You may need to replace the light bulb if the...Read more existing bulb is burnt out or broken. This light bulb is sold individually and is a common wear part, it is recommended to order a spare.
This microwave fuse is just over an inch in length. It has a white ceramic center, and metal on either end. This is a twenty amp 250-volt fuse, and is used to power your microwave. If your microwave will not heat properly, will not turn on, or the touch pad becomes unresponsive, there could be a faulty fuse which should be replaced. Remem...Read moreber, since this part contains an electrical charge, before you replace the fuse from your microwave, make sure that the power is disconnected from the unit. This part is sold individually.
NOTE: Make sure your microwave is unplugged, and your capacitor is discharged before you begin this repair. A capacitor stores large amounts of electricity even after your microwave is unplugged.
This part is the replacement grease filter for your microwave. It is metallic in color and is approximately 15 inches wide and 8 inches deep. The grease filter is found on the bottom of your microwave and traps grease from the exhaust air. The main reason to replace the grease filter would be if it is badly clogged, or if you notice a tea...Read morer or some other damage to the filter itself. This part is a genuine OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer, and it is sold individually.
In your microwave, the diode allows current to flow one-way only, converting alternating current to direct current. If you notice that your microwave does not heat properly, you may need to replace the diode. This product is approximately 3 inches in length. Before completing this repair, be sure to disconnect the power source from the mi...Read morecrowave. The diode is located inside the main compartment of the microwave, so you will need to open it up before you can complete this repair. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. Many of our customers have rated this repair as easy.
This is the replacement charcoal filter for your microwave. It is silver and black in color and measures approximately 11 inches by 2 ½ inches. The charcoal filter removes cooking odors from the air that circulates through the microwave vent. You will likely need to replace the charcoal filter if you notice any damage to it, or if it has...Read more been in your microwave for a long time. This part is sold individually and is an authentic OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
This part is a genuine manufacturer door interlock switch kit, also known as primary micro switch or microwave switch kit, for a microwave. The function of this part is to sense when the door of the microwave is open or closed. If the part is defective, the microwave will not start or will start when door is open. This kit contains two 15...Read more Amp, 125/250 Volt switches with 3/16 inch terminals. Be sure to disconnect power to microwave before replacing part. Use extreme caution when replacing microwave parts, as high-voltage capacitors can retain an electrical charge when unplugged. NOTE: This kit includes 2 single pole, double throw (SPDT) micro switches. As per the manufacture for the secondary interlock switch order part # 56001100.
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light bult needed to be replaced
222 of 329 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Deborah from Millersville, MD
Difficult
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
The nightmare was that this microwave is installed under the cabinet....in order to get to the light bulb I had to pull out my stove then squeeze into the space between the stove and counter....my old microwave light bult was much easier to change.....Shame on Whirlpool for making this so difficult.....must be a better way to cover the li
... Read moreght bulb so that we do not need a screwdriver to remove the door to get to the light bulb
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Sparks and loud hum from oven
113 of 171 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Guy from Bellingham, MA
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
1. I went to the internet to find the service manual for the Maytag microwave. 2. I opened up the oven and started measuring the resistance of the diode, capacitor, transformer, and magnetron between terminals and then to ground. The transformer and magnetron were well within the resistance limits. The diode was shorted in both direc
... Read moretions(+-). The capacitor was fully open in both directions -- high resistance. 3. I ordered the 2 parts, installed them, and ran the oven. Worked perfect first time. 4. Reinstalled oven and worked ever since (1 week so far). 5. The secret was that the transformer had a load hum. I figured the transformer was OK. The magnetron had no short between filaments and ground to filaments. The only two left were the diode and capacitor. The first two are about $200 -- almost the value of a new microwave. The $70 repair was well worth it. If the first two were still bad, then tempted to buy a new oven.