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Need to change the light bulb. found it but can't get it out. older model microwave. Does not seem to unscrew but don't want to tug too hard if that's not the proper way to get out light bulb.
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You may be needing to take the whole microwave apart to do this.
If you do, stay away from the capacitor and the magnetron. Some of these units have stored voltage that is very high, and can hurt you, or blow up.
I do these repairs, and have found this:
Some microwaves, you cannot change the bulb.
Some, the bulb is not for sale.
The older ones, much better chance to fix it.
God bless your efforts.
Good Morning Evelyn, thank you for allowing me to assist you!
Here are some simple troubleshooting tips to help replace the light bulb on your Frigidaire microwave, FMV156DCA.
·First, disconnect power to your microwave. This can be done by either unplugging it or at the circuit breaker panel.
·To release cover, remove the screw on the light cover (light cover may become very hot, do not touch glass when light is on).
·Remove old light bulb and replace only with equivalent watt bulb available from parts distributor or the manufacturer directly. Bulbs are also available at most hardware stores or lighting centers. Bulbs larger than 30 watts are NOT recommended.
·Close light cover and secure with screw removed in step 2.
I hope this information proves to be helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reconnect.
Buy a different brand of Microwave. This is ridiculous! We are now buying a new microwave - a different brand, one that has a light bulb that is easy to change
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when that happen to me i change the bulb and the fuse in of the microwave f the don't work send it to the company that made it and they should tell what wrong.
The control circuit board needs to be removed and repaired.
We routinely repair these from customers nationwide for $32.50.
It sure beats the cost of a new board!
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