
Light Bulb - 40W 40A15
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PartSelect Number PS217532
Manufacturer Part Number 40A15
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Product Description
Light Bulb - 40W Specifications
This 40-Watt light bulb is sold individually and is a genuine OEM replacement option for your home appliances. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so this bulb is compatible with a variety of appliance types including refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, and dryers. It features a frosted glass bulb with a standard metal socket base, which allows you to easily unscrew the burnt-out light and twist the new bulb into place. Depending on your appliance, there may be a guard or cover protecting the lightbulb, in which case you may require additional tools to remove the cover. We recommend disconnecting the power supply to your appliance before changing the lightbulb.

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Troubleshooting
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator, Range, Wall Oven, Microwave Oven Combo.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Kenmore, Hotpoint, Roper.
Part# 40A15 replaces these:
111257, 293547, 339665, 40A15-2PK, 40A15RVL, 4324154, 4338591, 60A, 60A15RVL, 630610, 65973, 69651, 8004738, 8004883, PM02X0001, PM2X1, STD372401, STD372402, WB02X3551, WB08T10022
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Dustin O - June 23, 2023
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Decent
Good replacement bulb. Would definitely buy again.
Russell C - November 9, 2022
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Two of my items worked great!
Good Evening.
I order three bulbs and two were perfect but 1 of the bulbs came broken. Can you send me another one? I hadn't taken it out of the package.
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Russell Crews
Joanna B - December 22, 2020
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Worked as Expected
Light works. No issues here
Margaret C - November 27, 2019
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Perfect light bulbs for my fridge
Delivery was speedy. Bulbs easy to install. I would order again.
Thomas N - May 18, 2019
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easy repair
The part came fast. Reasonably priced.
DIANE J - August 22, 2018
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Easy Repair
The part came quickly and my appliance is in working order. Thanks.
David W - April 12, 2018
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Carefully packaged for shipment and fit perfectly
I received my replacement refrigerator bulbs in a carefully packed box. The bulbs were a perfect fit for the originals. I chose to order through PartSelect due to the clear exploded view diagram that gave me confidence I ordered the correct replacement parts.
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Oven control panel shorted while remove a broken lightbulb from the oven
I removed the new control panel from its packaging and noticed that the button overlay was not included. I grabbed a putty knife and carefully loosened the adhesive on the old panel and was able to apply it to the new control panel. After installing it I looked up the number of my old panel on the included paperwork and simply entered the “profile” number after powering up the new one and It worked perfectly. I was very relieved to not have to buy a new range!
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Terry from SEATTLE, WA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers
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The light inside the oven had burned out
0. As a safety precaution, unplug the range or hit the relevant fuse breaker before you start. You might also want to grab a flashlight. Definitely do not try to do this while the oven is hot.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
3. Unscrew the old light bulb, and screw the new light bulb in its place.
4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
3. Unscrew the old light bulb, and screw the new light bulb in its place.
4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
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Catherine from SEATTLE, WA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Replace Oven light socket and light bulb in kitchen Range
1) Turn off power at circuit breaker panel
2) Slide out Range from wall
3) Unplug Range
4) Remove back panel and unplug electrical connections to socket
5) From front of oven, remove glass cover over old oven light bulb and remove flange that holds socket and bulb
6) Remove old socket from mounting flange and discard.
7) Place new socket into mounting flange
8) Screw mounting flange and new socket into the oven from front. Reattach electrical connections from back.
9) Screw in new light bulb from front
10) Replace existing glass cover over new light bulb and snap wire holder in place
11) Replace back panel
11) Plug in range
12) Slide range back to original position
13) Turn on power
Works like a charm! Thanks for having the parts after 30 years!
2) Slide out Range from wall
3) Unplug Range
4) Remove back panel and unplug electrical connections to socket
5) From front of oven, remove glass cover over old oven light bulb and remove flange that holds socket and bulb
6) Remove old socket from mounting flange and discard.
7) Place new socket into mounting flange
8) Screw mounting flange and new socket into the oven from front. Reattach electrical connections from back.
9) Screw in new light bulb from front
10) Replace existing glass cover over new light bulb and snap wire holder in place
11) Replace back panel
11) Plug in range
12) Slide range back to original position
13) Turn on power
Works like a charm! Thanks for having the parts after 30 years!
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Ronald from TUCSON, AZ
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Lights did not work, bulbs were good
Took out the light sockets, plugged in the new ones. I found the manual on line to find the part numbers. Parts select parts were perfect
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Donita from O FALLON, MO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Twice I ordered the oven light bulb & each time the light bulb was defected
I had to call for a appointment for repair with GE Appliance because I thought then it . .was something electrical. The technician came out & checked everything out, turned out it was not electrical, The technician went out to his truck got a light bulb from his truck, put it in & it worked. It cost me $121.00 for trip charge from GE appliance for a light bulb that worked, your light bulbs were defective twice. Very disappointed with your products, cost me alot of money for a good light bulb thru GE appliance
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Barbara from BELLEVUE, WA
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Shorted the control panel changing bulb without shutting off power dumbass
Replaced control panel after removing original control panel facing with heat gun and Wala
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Stephen from BELLINGHAM, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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My electronic control board went out so I could not use my oven. My oven light blew as well.
I started with changing the bulb. I removed the small bracket that holds the glass cover over the bulb unscrewed the bulb and reversed to replace the bulb. To replace the control board I removed the top plate on the back of my stove took the small screw's out of the control panel and unplugged the wire's. Plugged the wire's into the right spots on the new control board and put it back together.
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Stella from PADUCAH, KY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Socket set
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light keep burning out in oven.
Remove the door. Just open a little and pull up. Removed racks. Removed 3 screws with nutdriver. Pulled out housing. Disconnected 2 wires. Assembled new housing with with bulb receptacle and gasket. Reconnected wires and crimped a little to make them snug. Pushed housing back into hole. Put 3 screws back in, inserted bulb and cover. Slid door back on and done. 30 minutes at most.
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john from Mc Kees Rocks, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Interior light needed replaced
Unplugged the appliance for safety. Removed two 1/4" screws that held the assembly in place. Carefully removed the wire guard that retains the glass shield. Unscrewed old light bulb and replaced with new part. Reversed the steps after cleaning glass cover.
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Leo from TWIN FALLS, ID
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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lights blown out
replaced lights in refrigirator and freezer
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Gerald from WINTERVILLE, GA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Louis
March 12, 2019
Why does this bulb burn out so quickly. This is the third bulb i've installed and each one has lasted just over a month.
For model number PS217532
Hi Louis,
Thank you for your question. If the bulb is burning out too soon, the issue may be the socket or the wiring connected to it and you will need to check the parts to see which one is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Melita
December 23, 2021
The light does not come on in the freezer; the refrigerator side works. Is this the right replacement part? I do not actually see/feel a bulb in the freezer.
For model number GSE25GSHSS
Hello Melita, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS217532 for the Freezer Bulb. It is located at the back behind the plastic Bulb Lens Cover. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Jane
March 6, 2020
Can’t unlock gas oven door
For model number Ac53350as
Hello and thank you for writing.
We suggest to try a hard reset:
Go to your breaker box and shut the breakers for your unit off, wait 5 minutes and then turn the breaker to on again. That should hopefully clear this problem.
If the door does not unlatch and you do not have food in the oven, set the oven up to clean for 1-2 hours. Wait approximately 30 minutes for the oven to cool and try to unlock the door.
We hope this information helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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CRISTINA
September 14, 2022
Hello. Is this bulb here compatible with the oven lights on my model of GE Cafe stove ? Also, do you guys have the turn knobs for the burners in parts ? because I searched, but I couldn't find them.
For model number CC2S985SET4SS
Hi Cristina,
Thank you for your question. Yes, these would be the correct light bulbs for your oven. If you need help placing an order for them, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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George
November 22, 2022
Need charcoal filters
For model number JVM 6175DK 5WW
Hi George,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the charcoal filter is PS16216937. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Shirley
February 7, 2023
My model number on my Whirlpool side by side refrigerator is 2212152. I[m trying to find a plastic cover for the light bulb on the refrigerator side Can you help me.
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For model number 2212152
Hi Shirley,
Thank you for your question. The number you provided is not the model number. We have included a link from our website that you may use to find the model number on it. If you could resubmit your question with this information, we would be happy to help you. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Kathy
April 14, 2023
My light bulb has gone out. How do I know which one is correct?
For model number GSSGMHNCES
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for your question. The fresh food and freezer sections of your refrigerator use a light board.
The part number for the light board is PS11767930. We hope this helps!
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António
10 days ago
DOES THIS BULB WORK FOR THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FRIDGE?
THIS BULB IS 12V?
THANK YOU
For model number TBX14DMERWH
Hi Antonio, thank you for writing in. Our research has found that yes the part number you have mentioned is the actual light bulb for your Fridge Model. We hope this helps.
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Greg
3 days ago
The picture shows a 60 watt bulb but the printed description says its a 40 watt bulb. Which is it?
For model number JVM3160RF2SS
Hi Greg,
Thank you for your question. This would be a 40 watt bulb. We hope this helps!
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS217532
Manufacturer Part Number: 40A15
Manufacturer Part Number: 40A15
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Kenmore
0116387363
Range
- Kenmore Range/Stove/Oven Model 011.6387363 (0116387363, 011 6387363) Parts
