This light socket is designed for use in your microwave. The function of this part is to connect your light bulb to the power source, so the light works during operation. If you notice your light is not functioning, you may need to replace the light socket. Be sure to test your light bulb to see if that is the issue before replacing the light socket. This light socket is approximately 2 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. It is made of black plastic, and the appropriate light bulb will simply screw in to the housing. The part is sold individually.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Won’t turn on
This part works with the following products:
Microwave.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Estate, Roper.
Part# 8169539 replaces these:
AP3033657, 829964, 8169539
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Marjorie
August 24, 2017
Need instructions to replace light bulb housing part # 8169539. The website has that info omitted part #8169539 from parts direct
For model number 66568611891
Hi Majorie,
Thank you for your inquiry. I have found a repair story from one of our customers that you may find useful,
"I removed the screws from the front and sides only. about 8 screws. I did not remove the screws in the back because I had enough room for my hands when the front dropped down. removed the plastic cover housing that protects the 2 power wires. Simply squeezed and pulled back to remove. Then removed the screw holding the housing in place which was accessed from the front just above the light socket. *** make sure you document or mark which wires go to which connector before removing the wires and make sure you test for power before handling them. If power press light button until no power. *** To much of a pain to pull stove out and unplug but that is the safest way. Then mount new housing with screw and plug in wires. Mine were white and blue. Make sure you thread wires through plastic wire cover first. and then close up bottom of micro."
I hope this helps with the repair. Thank you and have a great day!
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Customer Repair Stories
Average Repair Rating: 3.6 / 5.0, 4 reviews.
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Burned out light under microwave and Filters needed changing
I just removed the multiple screws which held the hood cover on. I then attempted to remove the light bulbs from the socket. This proved impossible because the bulbs were so fragile from the heat and grease build up. To make this task much easier and probably safer, just replace the bulb housing and light bulb. The bulb housing unplugs very easily. Just replace it then screw your new bulb in. P.S. Be sure to unplug appliance before you start.
The filters are very easy to replace. No tools needed.
when removing the bulb the base broke off and there was an ark took place as I had made a mistake and didn't unplug the unit before working on it , thought with the light switch off it was ok, but still had power in that area . So ALWAYS uplug before making repairs. The whole unit was dead and I checked for power at the plug and it was live. after unpluging I took the main control panel off and discovered a fuse was blown and replaced it along with a new socket and bulb and now it works like new . the fuses are inside small plastic capsuals so I back probed them with continuity light to find the blown fuse . It was quite simple once I found how to get the panels off. Just basic common sence will take care of most appliance problems thanks Louie Scholl
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Mark C - January 8, 2021
Verified Purchase
Worked as expected
Old part looked brittle wanted to replace, couldn’t find in big home stores. Found here on PartSelect reasonable priced and quick shipping. Very satisfied with purchase
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Jennifer B - January 15, 2020
Verified Purchase
PART ON POINT
This was a part I used, it helped knowing the model and serial number of my microwave. It took me longer to take all of the LITTLE screws out holding the bottom plate up than it did to install the part. And let me tell you, have some Dawn dish soap handy, because it seems that grease from the cooktop goes EVERY where!
They work great, I can finally see the light!!!! ????
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Linda M - April 3, 2019
Verified Purchase
Microwave part was exactly what I ordered
The picture by the part number helped me to pick the correct part needed to fix my microwave. (In fact I have to order a different part for another problem).
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Richard C - September 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
worked as expected
Part replaced an old part after years of use.
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John H - August 10, 2018
Verified Purchase
Easy fix
Thank for shipping out my part in a timely manner it was a simple fix to put the light socket back in my microwave thanks
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...
Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS389948
Manufacturer Part Number: 8169539
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