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Old 10-28-2020, 05:11 PM
 
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Hey OP...read the manual!
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Old 10-28-2020, 06:13 PM
 
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We live in interesting times. People in the wealthiest nation on Earth, with access to more knowledge than ever via the Internet, are now unable to change a lightbulb.
Easiest solution - get new microwave. Other solution have your son who lives with you do it. Next solution ask the HOA handyman to do it.
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Old 10-29-2020, 01:01 AM
 
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Hey OP...read the manual!

Manual has no specific information on light bulb replacement.
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Old 10-29-2020, 01:04 AM
 
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Neither of those would give me pause. If you understand basic electronics and electricity, those are self-explanatory and relatively safe. Torx screws keep casual opening by kids at a minimum, and torx have their own other advantages. The real dangers are in the high voltage appliances and ones that use large capacitors. I might think hard before fiddling with electrostatic air cleaners and fans, but most other stuff is far less dangerous.

Most microwave ovens use T-20 or T-25 security screws. If the microwave company didn't want anyone opening the cover, they would use exclusive, proprietary screws.
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Old 10-29-2020, 05:29 AM
 
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Most microwave ovens use T-20 or T-25 security screws. If the microwave company didn't want anyone opening the cover, they would use exclusive, proprietary screws.
Right. Bye.
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Old 10-29-2020, 01:40 PM
 
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Can you give us a model number of the microwave so we can take a look? Perhaps the internet has an exploded diagram somewhere showing the exact way this thing comes apart. Short of specific info like that, you've just going to get a bunch of posts stating "this is easy". Pulling up an model number or an exploded diagram might shed some light as to what is tricky about this microwave.
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Old 10-29-2020, 03:58 PM
 
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I am not familiar with the CSA, UL, EN or equivalent safety certification codes for microwaves specifically, but I can tell you that the safety certifications for other electrical equipment that I do know about, requires that access to dangerous areas require use of a tool. I would be surprised if the manufacturer would use security Torx fasteners on the access to the interior light bulb, unless they had been required to by the certification body. Note that in appliances like electric ovens, lamps, and refrigerators the interior light bulb is accessible without the use of tools.

On our microwave - a Kenmore over-the-stove microwave/hood combo - no tools are needed for the interior bulb, just fingers.



You open the door, slide the plastic grill that covers the top of the unit to the left to unclasp it and remove. Below that is a bulb holder, which lifts out. Pop in a new bulb and slide the plastic grill back on.
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Old 10-29-2020, 04:54 PM
 
Location: Johns Creek, GA
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On our microwave - a Kenmore over-the-stove microwave/hood combo - no tools are needed for the interior bulb, just fingers.



You open the door, slide the plastic grill that covers the top of the unit to the left to unclasp it and remove. Below that is a bulb holder, which lifts out. Pop in a new bulb and slide the plastic grill back on.

Wouldn’t it be easier to just pay somebody to put a new micro in? It comes with a warranty- does a light bulb?












Wink, wink; nod, nod!!!
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Old 10-29-2020, 10:55 PM
 
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At one time I worked on exploded drawings for microwave manuals, and got to know the repair technician. I can’t imagine a lightbulb not being replaceable. But this was an American made machine with all safeties in place. He showed my how to open up parts and actually “dust” them to keep the keypad working. And I did have to do that often in one microwave I had.

Is this microwave in question not made in America? Have you tried customer service for this question? I just can’t imagine a light bulb being put in place where it can’t be changed by the consumer.
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Old 10-30-2020, 05:31 AM
 
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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Wouldn’t it be easier to just pay somebody to put a new micro in? It comes with a warranty- does a light bulb?












Wink, wink; nod, nod!!!
Whew!!! Glad I read on down to the wink, wink. For a second there I was thinking "What happened to KB"
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