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Susan Marshall Posted on Nov 25, 2012

Whirlpool Microwave WMH 1163 XVS-0 How do you change the stovetop lightbulb?

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Under the stove top should be a small panel the light emits from. One side of it should have a regular Phillips screw. Unscrew it and the panel should open. It is not hinged so you have to carefully work it open. Once open you should be able to see and then unscrew the bulb, I was able to find a replacement at Home Depot. The installed bulb was 40w, but I was only able to find a 25w replacement. Seems to work just fine though. Once replaced, just work the panel back on and screw back in.

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2008

SOURCE: How do i change the lightbulb in my Zanussi ZCM32T Combination Oven

hi

two VERY important things... first, turn off the breaker (power) to the unit, and second, do NOT touch the bulb with your bare hands (use thin gloves or rubber gloves), you don't want to get any thing on the bulb, like grease. I don't know this exact model but, to remove the bulb, there should be a grill on top of the microwave, take that off and there should be a panel above the bulb inside, remove that and you should be able to reach the bulb now.

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool Microwave Oven Serial Number MH660XW-0

Hi Adam,
Built in over the range? The models change so rapidly unless it is less than a year old there probably wont be an identical replacement, Fortunately the mounting brackets remain close if you stay in the same brand. Whirlpools can be purchased at almost any retailer like Lowe's, Sears, BestBuy etc. Measure the the original and look for one that fits that dimension.
Eric

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2009

SOURCE: How do I change the lightbulb?

4359741 You have to remove the outer case and it will be accessible. Eric

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009

SOURCE: lightbulb burned out for microwave model # KHMS

Most home improvement stores and even some Walmarts/Chain grocery stores/Ace Hardware carry replacements. You will need to remove the cover from the microwave oven on most models unless your bulb is inside a protective cover inside the actual oven. Take the bulb with you when you go to make certain of a proper match. Be certain to unplug the oven if you need to remove the cover in any case.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Jan 10, 2010

SOURCE: whirlpool mh6100xyb-0 stovetop lights quit

We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week or so.

This light failure often occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed without first unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a failure on the controller.

This can often also affect the exhaust fan, cooling fan, turntable, and/or inside light operation, too.

Details of our service are at our Web site, along with a video showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

Feel free to contact me directly with your brand, full model number and symptoms.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

William E. Miller
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com

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