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sounds like a fuse for starters, remove outer cover there will be a white cartridge appx 1"longX1/8"dia this is a ceramic fuse avail at most hardware stores in 15 or 20 amp configurations, if this blows again after repl suspect a faulty H.V. Diode/H.V. Capacitor, or the magnetron tube unless while inside unit you see something obviously wrong 2 fuses are under $5.00
It's possible that it is ruined, but the Home Depot guy should NOT have suggested a different bulb anyway--I would say contact the manager of the Home Depot store that you got the bulb from, and tell them what happened. If you can remember the employee's name, they might be able to help you better. This is something they should be able to compensate you for, because it was THEIR recommendation that may have ruined your microwave, therefore THEY are at fault, and should hold responsibility.
Did you contact that Home Depot? They may provide a copy.
Did you pay with a credit card? Your credit card company may provide a copy or may even cover it with an extra warranty.
Most manufacturers will allow you to sign an affidavit affirming that you purchased it on the date you say, then they will grant you warranty coverage based on that.
Some manufacturers may use the serial number or date code to prove warranty status. I know for a fact that GE will.
Yes, Bobby, it can be done. Before you begin, though, go to Home Depot and look in the tool department. There, ask for a "Husky Pro #66604". It's a 1/4" and 5/16" drive 90 degree ratchet that's about 4 inches long. While you're there, pick up a #2 1/4" drive phillips screwdriver bit. You'll use both of these to do the light. Both for about $12.
UNPLUG YOUR MICROWAVE!
Stand on a small ladder in front of the Microwave (MW), remove the 2 screws that hold the vent louver in place and remove the louver. You'll now see a black plastic grill (just above the door handle)remove the 2 screws with your new tools and remove the grill and the metal box that covers the relay. Now remove the 2 screws holding the horizontal metal panel that the box was sitting on. Now gently lift that panel up, (don't try to remove it) and you'll see the lamp. It's the one with 2 white wires going to it and a shiny metal cover over it. Place your index finger on the back of the cover of the lamp and gently pull toward you and lift at the same time. This will release the catch and allow you to pull it all the way out to get to the lamp. There ya go! Simple!
"Microhood" seems to be a slang term for the "microwave hood" (hood fan or exhaust fan) which is normally part of an over-the-range microwave oven or range.
But these should be available separately, as I seem to recall.
I would contact home centers such as Lowe's, Home Depot (if they still exist), etc., or a local appliance store.
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