My Panasonic NN-SA651S microwave's interior light is no longer working, how do I replace the bulb?

According to videos, Panasonic require removal of the case. Some manufacturers including Panasonic have a small access door on the outside and my Panasonic Catering microwave did.

To set the clock, press Timer/Clock twice when the microwave is not in use. The colon between the hour and minutes should start to blink. Type the current time (12-hour clock) with the appropriate number key pads. To save the time and exit the clock set mode, press Timer/Clock once more. Note: if you take too long to begin typing the time, the microwave may exit the time set mode. In that case, the colon will stop blinking. None of the other features of the microwave will work when the colon is blinking.

This is shown on page 11 of the manual which is available on the Panasonic NN-SA651S support page: http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/NN-SA651S.html . The direct link to the manual is currently ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/microwaveoven/om/nn-sa631_nn-sa651_nn-sa661_en_om.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

hi carol.
try this,if this does not work go to the link.
Press "Clock" or "Timer/Clock" again - colon stops flashing; time of day is set. You are now ready to use your new Panasonic Microwave Oven. When you first turn on yourmicrowave oven and under normal operation the "CHILD LOCK" feature is off. If "LOCK" or "CHILD" appears on your display . . .

set-up guide - Panasonic

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/microwaveoven/om/set-up_guide_en_om.pdf
How to reset the clock on Panasonic NN SA651S microwave Google Search

It would be best to replace your microwave. The h98 code means there's an issue with a circuit. You can have it repaired but it would be cheaper to buy a new one

you have to remove the plug and then the outer casewhich is 4-5 screws on the back,you will find a air duct on the left hand side of the magnetron which is a metal box with two wires on the bottom.the bulb hosing is kept in with a screw and a metal tab,undo the screw and remove the two wires and that is the unit you have to replace,it is called a cap less bulb as it is one unit,reassembly is the reverse.hope this helps regards les

We recommend you have an authorized service center location replace the light bulb. Authorized service centers can be found in the below link.

www.panasonic.com/repair
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This microwave's replacement countertop light is F60305H00AP. This can be obtained by going to www.panasonic.com/parts.

The instructions for replacing the bulb can be found in the below link.

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/NNSD277SR.PDF#page=28

Panasonic FAQ:
The microwave oven model NNSA651S was manufactured in a way that the oven light turns on only while cooking. - FT



Stupid design!!