This light bulb is a 12 Volt/20 Watt bi-pin base halogen lightbulb, meaning it emits a bright, white light which is similar to natural daylight and is inserted into its socket, as opposed to being rotated in. This bulb specifically is designed for use and compatible within various makes and models of home appliances, such as refrigerators...Read more, microwaves and ranges, and is sold individually. This halogen bulb can last up to 2000 hours and will begin to emit a yellow-ish tint or diminished brightness as it ages and deteriorates.
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Halogen bulb beneath microwave lighting the stovetop burned out after 9 mo.
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Edward from Averill Park, NY
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Unscrewed the light cover beneath the microwave with a phillips head screwdriver. The bulb is very tiny and has 2 straight parallel prongs that slide into 2 small holes. Grab bulb from both sides with each hand firmly and slide STRAIGHT out (no twisting or pushing). Don't worry about breaking even though it may take a fair amount of pr
... Read moreessure to pull out. New bulb arrived within a couple of days. Due to high shipping cost, suggest buying 2 or more bulbs at once. Bulb is often used as a kitchen night light so that is probably why I only got 9 months out of it.
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burned out light surface light bulb
10 of 16 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Veronica from St Augustine, FL
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
the main issue I had is the appliance manual stating that the bulb should be "unscrewed". when I first read the manual, before I received the bulb on delivery, I tried "unscrewing" the bulb, which actually is a PLUG IN bulb. small wonder that it didn't come out! luckily I didn't break the connections off in the socket!