This part is the replacement light bulb for your microwave. This bulb is 125 volts and 25 watts. It should come on automatically when you open your microwave door, or if the microwave is running. If your light bulb is burnt out, it will not be able to do this, and will need to be replaced. Before you change the bulb, be sure to check that the light socket still works, as it may need to be replaced as well. Remember to disconnect the microwave from the power source before you begin this repair. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
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Troubleshooting
This part works with the following products:
Microwave.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric.
Part# WB36X10063 replaces these:
AP2030053, 770489
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Bill
December 14, 2017
Bulb inside microwave is out. I found the part no ps247267 on your webpage. I clicked on installation instructions and got several non helpful reports from individuals who installed the part but I could not find any actual instructions. One of the comments mentioned pictures of replacement but I can't find them. Help.
For model number JES2051DN2BB
Hi Bill,Thank you for the question. In order to replace the bulb in the interior of the microwave, you will need to remove it from the cabinet so you can remove the outer case. Once removed you can see where the bulb is located. Hope this helps!
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Pat
January 18, 2018
Is this bulb and socket one piece.
For model number JES2051SN3SS
Hi Pat,
Thank you for your question. Yes, the socket and the bulb are one piece as shown in the photo. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Jim
March 9, 2018
I need to replace the light bulb. My bulb has a right-angled plug. The one I found on your site shows straight plugs. There does not appear to be room to accommodate a straight plug in my microwave. Can you help?
For model number JES1460DS3BB
Hello Jim,
Thanks for your question. The bulb with the right-angled plug for your model is part number PS1017527.
I hope this helps.
Looking to replace the light bulb. Part number 4008 if I am correct. Exactly what do I have to do to replace the light bulb? Surely I don't have to pull the microwave out of the wall to get to the bulb access. Is there easy access from inside the microwave? Thanks
For model number JE1860sh04
Hi Sandy, Thank you for the question. In order to replace the bulb in the interior of the microwave, you will need to remove it from the cabinet so you can remove the outer case. Once removed you can see where the bulb is located. Hope this helps!
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Jim
December 25, 2017
The bulb is burned out. Does the cover come off fairly easy and what is the best way to accomplish that. I assume that once the cover is removed the old bulb pops out and new bulb inserted. No other aspects that would complicate the process?
For model number JEB1860SM1SS
Hi Jim, Thank you for the question. Yes, the cover is held in place by a few acres around the back of the appliance.Once removed you can see the bulb and how it is held in place. Should be a fairly easy repair. Hope this helps!
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Jim
December 27, 2017
See following question and answer to gain perspective for this question: The microwave is a built into the cabinet over the oven. Are you saying that the microwave has to be removed from the cabinet to access bulb? I was assuming that you could access it from the inside of the microwave. The bulb is burned out. Does the cover come off fairly easy and what is the best way to accomplish that. I assume that once the cover is removed the old bulb pops out and new bulb inserted. No other aspects that would complicate the process?Jim for model number jeb1860sm1ss
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hi jim, thank you for the question. yes, the cover is held in place by a few acres around the back of the appliance.once removed you can see the bulb and how it is held in place. should be a fairly easy repair. hope this helps!
For model number JEB1860SM1SS
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your question. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the light bulb. The microwave in the video may not show exactly like the one you have, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. You will find the video under part number PS1156014. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Annie
March 6, 2018
Bulb out need video to replace
For model number WB36X10063 Bulb
Hi Annie, Thank you for the question. Very sorry but we do not have a video as of yet for this bulb. We do have one that is similar. Please see the link below. Hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejD2wd1sjs
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Brenda
September 26, 2019
Can I found a video that can show me how to replace my light bulb?
For model number JES2051SM2SS
Hi Brenda, Thank you for the question.We do not have a video as of yet sorry. In order to replace the bulb in the interior of the microwave, you will need to remove it from the cabinet so you can remove the outer case. Once removed you can see where the bulb is located. Hope this helps!
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ALEX
December 24, 2019
Is their a tutorial showing how to change the light bulb on this model? If so? How can i
Locate it?Thanks, alex
brookfield, wi.
For model number JES1460DS3BB
Hello ALEX and thank you for writing.
For your convenience, we have attached the link to our repair video. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejD2wd1sjs
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Alan
February 15, 2022
Is there a way to NOT have the light go on when the door is open? I want to paint a spot on the door and allow it to dry overnight without having the light remain on all night. If this is not possible, I suppose I will close the door and hope the paint dries overnight. The paint is made to be used on the cavity of the microwave. Thank you. AL
For model number JEB1860DM1WW
Hello Al, Thank you for your inquiry. The simplest way to keep the light from coming on is to pull the bulb out. You would need to remove the microwave cover, locate the bulb, remove it and then replace the bulb in the morning and replace the cover. We hope this helps.
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bulb out
The most difficult thing was removing the star security screws Both Home Depot and Lowes have tools to do this. The repair was a piece of cake, may have taken 15 min. Unplug 120v, remove case, bulb, replace and reassemble. GE doesn't want consumers fooling around inside the case, so be careful.
Oran from Chesapeake, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Microwave light bulb burned out
None of the manuals or schematic diagrams gave a clue as to where the damn bulb was and messing around in the guts of a microwave is not for the faint of heart. Once I found it the rest was easy -- take out the old bulb and put in the new one. Be careful reassembling the case -- microwave leakage is not good.
W. Bruce from Highlands Ranch, CO
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Replace interior bulb
Pretty simple but required buying a set of security bits (#68549) from Harbor Freight for $7.00 to remove the outer cover of my GE JES2051SNSS microwave. At first glance I thought the cover would remove by going towards the front of the microwave, but it ended up just needing a tug to the rear. I like this site because they have pictures of the exploded appliances that show what your getting into.
Chris from VIRGINIA BCH, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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light out
get microwave out of cabinet. Took two people because it was very heavy. Used special hex drive socekt because of dimple in the female nut.
charles from RATHDRUM, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Replacing burnt out bulb on microwave
To remove the outer cover of the microwave you have to unscrew 7 or 8 Phillips screws but most of them have "secure" type heads, so you need a driver with a hole in the middle, to fit over the pin on the screw head. I had one of those already, so it wasn't a problem. The metal cover is slid between rubberized strips on the front face of the enclosure and needs to be lifted and tugged out quite firmly in order to release it. Once the cover was removed, the bulb can be seen attached to the main frame of the microwave by a soft metal lug that can be bent back by hand to release the bulb and its integrated holder. The wiring harness simply pulls off of the bulb prongs and there you have the charred remains of the original bulb! I tried every appliance store and hardware store in Bismarck, but nobody had this part. When I typed in the serial number on the bulb, Partselect's site came up with exactly what I needed. Replacement was a simple reversal of the process, making sure not to over-tighten the sheet metal screws on the cabinet. Voila! We have light beams again. Thanks Partselect.
Paul from BISMARCK, ND
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The Light Bulb went out
I used a phillips screw driver and a special type bit to undo the screws from the cabinet and found the light bulb and took the old one out and put the new one in and put it back together.
Shirley from JACKSON, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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burnt out bulb
unplug oven from power remove glass turntable remove cabinet housing remove burnt out bulb order correct part reinstall new bulb reattach cabinet housing install glass turntable plug into power outlet confirm light bulb on
Allan from Waxahachie, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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light bulb burned out
Remove the top of the microwave, regular phillips screws on sides, torque screws on back. Lift up back and slide off cover. Light bulb socket is easily detached and bulb unplugged and replaced. Slide cover from back lifted slightly so lip will slide into front of microwave, than replace screws. Be sure to unplug microwave before you start.
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★★★★★
★★★★★
Stella J S - April 15, 2022
Verified Purchase
Microwave Lightbulb
Part was an exact replacement for our burned out lightbulb in our GE microwave. It was received before the estimated delivery date. Ordering was simple. Highly recommend this supplier.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Stephen W - December 7, 2021
Verified Purchase
Easy replacement
The part was just what I needed
★★★★★
★★★★★
Delmar K - October 30, 2020
Verified Purchase
Worked as expected
Yes the part was in great condition, installed, worked great
★★★★★
★★★★★
Peggie P - April 10, 2020
Verified Purchase
Easy repair
My hubby installed it on April Fools Day. He came to me with a disgusted look
on his face and said, " I said, "Oh No"... almost in tears... then he laughed and
said, "April Fool".... I wanted to smack him. LOLOLOL It was easy and I
was thrilled to have my microwave brighten again,
Thanks
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★★★★★
Robert C - November 21, 2019
Verified Purchase
Exactly what was needed for an easy repair.
Took about a week for shipping but once in hand took just a couple of minutes for replacement (after removing the cover which is straight forward with the right drill bit.)
★★★★★
★★★★★
Guy S - September 7, 2019
Verified Purchase
microwave light
Easy and fast replacement. Make in service in short order.
★★★★★
★★★★★
ALAN C - July 31, 2019
Verified Purchase
Good Part
Was packaged correctly to protect it and worked just fine!
★★★★★
★★★★★
Mukhtar N - January 17, 2019
Verified Purchase
Exact replacement
Price of part and shipping cost above average
★★★★★
★★★★★
Deborah O - July 27, 2018
Verified Purchase
Perfect part
The part was in good condition. Easily installed.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jim E - March 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
Plugging in new bulb very easy. Getting the microwave cabinet apart not so easy.
Plugging in new bulb very easy. Getting the microwave cabinet apart not so easy.
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