bulb gone in my microwave

[maviscoull]

the bulb in my microwave has blown but the oven still works. is there an easy way to replace the bulb ourselves or do we need to get it done in a repair shop ?

[woodchopper]

If the bulb is under a simple cover accessible from inside it is easy enough to do simply isolate the microwave from the mains and remove the cover and replace the bulb - however if the back of the microwave has to be removed it is a different kettle of fish - unless you know what you are doing there is likely to be a large capacitor inside and if you short it out it can quite possibly kill you - so dont be touching anything that isn't a bulb.
If in doubt take it to a repair shop.

[maviscoull]

thank you for replying. i will take it for repair ! i assume it is ok to use with the bulb blown.....is it ?

[burnhal]

yes- the function of the lamp is purely to illuminate the interior- it has no other function than that and the microwave will continue to operate normally.
Before you take it to a repairer have a look over the unit. Look for a small panel held on generally by a couple of screws. If it has one- could be on the side or the top- unplug the oven- open the small panel and have a look what kind of lamp is under there. The lamps used are many and varied- ranging from standard pygmy light bulbs to tungsten halogen jobs to ones designed specifically for that particular oven. If you cant find a panel then thnik about taking it in to be repaired

[maviscoull]

thank you both so much for your answers.
i dont see a little panel to remove but as long as i can use it im not really bothered about the light.

[fagidill]

DOOOOOOOOO NOT Atempt To Do It Yourself !!!
Even After You Have Unplugged Micro, They Are Still Charged, I Used To Work For YEB "yorkshire Electricity Board" & Had Training On This Subject.

[SickThings]

"there is likely to be a large capacitor inside and if you short it out it can quite possibly kill you"

This is one of those things that you constantly hear about, and is undoubtedly very good advice. The same advice is true regarding the capacitor inside a television But has anyone ever heard of a case where this has actually happened?