How To: Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag Microwave Light Bulb WPW10440740

[@xSyph]

Thank you very much for this video. One of the most difficult light bulb replacements put there.

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome! If we can help you with anything in the future please let us know!

[@conniewu9896]

Thank you for the Video. Our Maytag combo oven model is MMW7530WDS01. It has side bar covers the two screws of control panel. I followed you Video removed control panel, and plastic covers on top and bottom of microwave, then removed two screws hold microwave at bottom of microwave. But I cannot get microwave out. It does not come out no matter how I put it. Do you know the way to replace microwave light bulb in Maytag MMW7530WDS01 microwave oven combo? Thank you in advance.Any information will be really appreciated.

[@harrythompson6854]

My unit does not have the two Phillips screws showing below the control panel like your does. There is metal trim which will not pry off with a sharp thin knife.

[@familyvideos8533]

I have the same problem. Did you ever figure it out?

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

@@familyvideos8533 You need to remove the long side metal trim by removing a small screw located near the bottom of the trim.

[@martinfrederickgraafland3022]

After all the steps regarding taking out the screws and the control panel I could not pull out the microwave. The right side seemed to stuck somehow. Any ideas?

[@mailmail7259]

I have kitchenaid superba. KEMC307KSS05. I removed two screws holding the microwave, but microwave wont come out. Can you please tell what else is needed to get microwave out? I want to replace door switch

[@mahvish.k]

You made this infinitely easier! Merci beaucoup for another wonderful video! :)

[@petridg]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful. To the idiot that designed the light bulb setup at Kitchen Aid I hope in hell they make you replace lightbulbs difficult to access all day long...

[@lalithaganesan3372]

😂😂😂😂

[@bobgold1000]

I agree with the 'idio' comment! My situation is worse because it is build-in oven.

[@orlandofontanez1687]

Ok that a kitchen aid, now how about a RMC305PVB01 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Combo, can you make a video on how to change the light bulb, I been trying to change my light bulb, I got all the screws out but still the microwave did not come out.

[@VoxVeritatisOne]

If you're following this video and haven't tested the replacement bulb before installing it, stop and test the bulb with a 12V power supply. If the new bulb doesn't work, do you really want to have to repeat this whole process because you got a bad bulb to replace a bad bulb? Best to test the new bulb before beginning this cockamamie Rube Goldbergesque procedure. At KitchenAid, unnecessary complexity is Job One.

[@TheSatish1976]

How do you move the unit out of cabinets. Sorry not a hands on guy and trying to learn. Thanks

[@appliancepartspros]

This repair is for a microwave that's combined with a an oven into one wallmounted unit. There should be no need to remove the unit from the wall to complete this repair. The only reason ours isn't installed into a wall is because we do all our repair videos in a studio.

[@rbhatnagar4477]

@@appliancepartspros Thanks! However the person in the video clearly says you have to pull the microwave+ convection unit out of the wall. unit. And some part of the video shows sides of the microwave that do not seem accessible unless the microwave is pulled out of the wall??

[@gskibum]

@@appliancepartspros The first two screws on the side are not accessible until the unit is removed from the cabinet.

[@parasamgate22]

How do you replace the broken porcelain clip that holds the broiler element up (part number is W10909479)? The clip is broken and the broiler element is hanging down in the microwave. Please help!

[@bearskinner2601]

Can you do a video on how to replace the door switches for a “Door” error on this model?

[@johnperuzzi5165]

Yes, like the comments below, there is an additional metal trim covering those first two screws. Open the oven door below, and look inside the oven at the trim close to bottom, there is a philips head screw to be removed and that will remove the trim.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks for that tip.

[@gregdoud3345]

so followed all instructions to remove microwave, but my unit seems stuck on the right hand side. left hand side seems free. tried shimmying and prying for quite soe time with no avail. Any suggestions?

[@dr.peter3188]

Bulldog courtesy! Yea bullys! If you are referring to pulling the microwave out of the cabinet, There is likely a little bump or piece of scrap stuck under the unit on one side that is keeping it from sliding out. You may have to finesse one side out by lifting up on that side of the unit to get it over what it is stuck on. Were you instead referring to getting the control panel door off?

[@roryhopkins3998]

Changed light bulb and both torsion springs. Turned breaker on, light bulb remained on with door closed. Now get error DOOR and microwave will not work. I take it a the fuse blew. Any ideas?

[@mikecarlin9984]

Is there a right way and a wrong way to put this two prong light bulb in???

[@chasefranklin4477]

A Warning: make sure this applies to your model. Google/youtube sent me here when I searched my model (whirlpool rmc305pvs01). But when I tried to take off the control panel as shown I ended up breaking some screws off. For mine, I didn't need to remove the control panel at all. The top vent cover slid out fine with the control panel still in place.

[@janetbenson9163]

If my microwave went out could I replace the microwave with the same one. Without changing the oven?

[@annjones3009]

Good question! I’m interested to know as well.

[@legowithbbs5375]

The exact video I've been looking for. Mine is a JennAir but I believe these steps will work as it looks very (exactly) to this model.

[@appliancepartspros]

Whirlpool is the parent company of JennAir, so the steps should be pretty similar.

[@legowithbbs5375]

@@appliancepartspros I followed your video for my Jenn-Air (Model: JMW2430WS02) but when I got to the bottom vent (between the oven and microwave) there were no screws/brackets holding the microwave in place. I couldn't figure out what is holding the microwave in place or if this is even the correct method for replacing the microwave light bulb on my model. Do you have a video for the Jenn-Air? It is different than this one :( Thanks!

[@melissahebert9870]

Video helpful but need information about stripping on the side. Can you help?

[@thowdy]

Well, looks like I will have a dark microwave from now on. I’ve seen some dumb engineering in my day, but this is ridiculous.

[@ramav87]

This is as bad as changing headlamp bulbs on a 2011 Chevy Malibu

[@TheMechas56]

@@ramav87 Hi!!!! I'm going to replace the same light bulb on an older model, combo unit, I replaced the inner glass on the oven door already, but I couldn't figure it out how to do the light on the microwave, but thanks to this video, I'll try to do it, I hope all goes well, Cheers

[@kb1422]

Excellent video but as others have said wow! What a ridiculous process to have to go thru to change a little light bulb...🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hanlee5292]

that's exactly what I was thinking. the instruction is not even on Whirpool official manual (I bet too complicate to draw the process). I'm contemplating whether to replace the whole microwave unit.

[@hanlee5292]

I was able to do all this after 5 hours of struggle (1 hour looking for this bulb at Home Depot). couldn't find the exact matching bulb size (5W in my case), I had to come home and grinded down 10W bulb to match 5W bulb size. It was so ridiculous process in fact was amusing.😆

[@melanies.6030]

@@hanlee5292 It's readily available online (ebay, Amazon or this video presenter's company). I didn't even try to find it in the big box stores, as I knew it would probably be a wild goose chase.

[@hanlee5292]

@@melanies.6030 i knew Amazon has it but, my wife wants things work in few hours… not few days🤣

[@jimuren2388]

My microwave KBMS1454sss-1 has hex screws not phillips .... lowers my confidence. And, dang! This is a lot of work to replace a light bulb. Which junior engineer came up with this design? I couldn't believe it when I told KitchenAid support that the bulb had burned out a few weeks after end-of-warranty and they told me: we have to send out a guy in truck we have to turn off the electricity we have to remove the microwave from the cabinet we have to partially disassemble the microwave to get to the bulb The bulb is not cheap and you can't just trundle down to Lowes and buy it either. So this is a hugely costly repair.

[@appliancepartspros]

A single part can be compatible with hundreds of different appliances. We film the part on a single appliance model to serve as an example of the repair, but there may be slight variations in the process for different models. We understand that not all repairs are simple, but we believe it's usually better to repair than replace! If you decide to repair it, we're here to support you.

[@georgekim933]

I agree! Over engineered! Just like other American products like cars. No wonder we’ve become a second rate industrial economy.

[@DaniloCorrea99]

All that for a light bulb replacement??? Where did they hire these engineers from?

[@appliancepartspros]

I couldn't tell you, Danilo. The original manufacturers design them, we just help DIYers repair them.

[@thowdy]

They hired them from companies that send out repairmen at $150 a visit to replace microlight bulbs.

[@pattismith5255]

Thank you so much! You probably prevented a divorce! LOL

[@kroynenno]

It would be so simple if one could just pull or unscrew the interior lightbulb. Why make it so difficult?

[@appliancepartspros]

Unfortunately, that is the way the manufacturer designs the appliance. If you have any questions regarding the repair just let us know.

[@queenegreene3926]

Your video shows you placing the Control Panel easily. NOT so for us knuckleheads. What's your trick?

[@shericompton8298]

Thank you. I will save myself $$$!

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome! Glad we could help.

[@johnschneider694]

While I appreciate the details of this video and don't have any complaints with the video itself, I find it completely ridiculous that you basically have to disassemble your microwave to access the bulb. At least in looking at the bulb and the fact that the bulb is sticking down through a hole into the microwave, isn't there any way to simply grab the bulb from inside the microwave (e.g. some rubber coated needle nose pliers) and pull it out and subsequently insert the new bulb in?

[@thegoodson2000]

Nope 🤦‍♂️ The glass globe/reflector that the bulb sits in prevents simply pulling out the bulb to replace.

[@melanies.6030]

Ah now, that would be too easy and logical 😁!

[@iamomeed]

Stuck on step 1 my control panel won't come off and I tried to flip it up like him and broke the friggin control panel

[@patrickmok4624]

My unit is out of the cabinet and I just removed 5 screws from the top unit cover. The cover slide open and I saw the light socket. Release the spring holding the socket, put out the socket and replace the bulb. Put back cover and 5 screws. Done. My unit is KitchenAid KEMS308S. Yes, I hate KitchenAid by burying the light.

[@therealtinmanable]

Talking about cumbersome design

[@doransmith3527]

DID NOT WORK SORRY. Its stuck in their after taking all the screws out.

[@shiversneak]

The engineer of this microwave should go to a firey place.

[@appliancepartspros]

If we can help you with anything please let us know.

[@emerycomputer]

Easy? No Absurd? Yes

[@appliancepartspros]

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[@rxg7528]

There's gotta be an easier way...you telling me just for a tiny light bulb I have to do all that??😫

[@brenta1788]

Guess what? I will run my microwave without a light

[@appliancepartspros]

If you have any questions just let us know!

[@johnforrester1442]

Whirlpool model woc54ec0as04, is similar to this. This is the only video we could find. My handyman was not even able to do this easily and it was so time-consuming and ridiculous that I decided to just let the microwave be dark! Whoever designed these things is diabolical. Extremely poor design.

[@appliancepartspros]

If there is anything we can help you out with please let us know and we can see what we can do for you.

[@gskibum]

I used to just hate my KitchenAIDS refrigerator. Now I hate my KitchenAIDS refrigerator and KitchenAIDS microwave. Fortunately I already replaced my KitchenAIDS dishwasher with a Bosh, and I have a brand new Bosh 800 refrigerator on the way. I've got this stupid light bulb replaced, but I can't wait for the day for this stupid KitchenAIDS microwave to break.

[@91873delete]

Yeah big pass

[@appliancepartspros]

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