Whirlpool Microwave Light Stays On

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Whirlpool microwave light stays on.

Everything else on the unit works find. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the light housing on whirlpool microwaves. How to test a microwave ceramic fuse with a multimeter. The microwave has two light settings and when you hit it light switch a third time its supposed to turn off.

The ceramic fuse will be found near the power cord. I have a whirlpool over the range microwave. Do you know the model of your whirlpool microwave. 3 possible causes and potential solutions.

I got a new bulb and the issue is the same. Unplug your microwave before starting this test. Enter model number to search for the required part specific to your product. Replace the light bulb before replacing any of the parts associated with the light bulb.

How old is it. I have a whirlpool microwave i just bought and the original bulb when turned on get really hot after about 10 mins so i bought a led bulb for microwaves but it won t turn off. The light bulb itself might be burned out. The most common reason for replacing the light housing.

Whirlpool microwave light issue microwave is model mh6130xeq my wife was cooking dinner tonight and hit the button to turn on the light underneath the microwave so she d have some extra light on the stove and she said she heard something pop like the little light bulb blew or something. Set your multimeter to rx1 and touch the probes to the fuse s terminals. Remove the microwave s cabinet locate the fuse and remove it in order to test it for continuity. The light under the unit won t turn off or go to dim mode.

Whirlpool microwave light bulb not working.