When I saw the question about replacing interior lights on Samsung microwaves I figured I'd bring it up since people comes across it so often. The work involved is less than the panel or magnetron job I see on here.
Basically it involves removing the microwave’s power plug (those caps can bite!) removing the outer cover of the microwave and removing the wiring from the light bulb. Then simply replace the bulb with a new one of the same specifications and reattach all the wires and the outer cover.
Only question I have about the lighting on these Samsung microwaves is if the specification for the light bulbs are consistent across most of the models. From what I understand the OTR models use 30W or 40W bulb as they also heat the cooktop while countertop units use 20-25W bulbs. Correct me if I’m wrong though. Does anyone encounter difficulty with removing the outer cover of the units? I know some have hidden screw under the vent grille. Anyone who’s had a chance to inspect one recently? Does the socket ever develop issues with these units or is it always the bulb that die?
Basically it involves removing the microwave’s power plug (those caps can bite!) removing the outer cover of the microwave and removing the wiring from the light bulb. Then simply replace the bulb with a new one of the same specifications and reattach all the wires and the outer cover.
Only question I have about the lighting on these Samsung microwaves is if the specification for the light bulbs are consistent across most of the models. From what I understand the OTR models use 30W or 40W bulb as they also heat the cooktop while countertop units use 20-25W bulbs. Correct me if I’m wrong though. Does anyone encounter difficulty with removing the outer cover of the units? I know some have hidden screw under the vent grille. Anyone who’s had a chance to inspect one recently? Does the socket ever develop issues with these units or is it always the bulb that die?