Rebecca H Linesville , PA May 27, 2015 Appliance: Model 72166339011 The glass tray from the microwave had broken and the interior light bulb was burnt out The tray was an easy fix as I looked up Kenmore Microwave and ordered the replacement. The light bulb was a little trickier as to replace it you must have a special screwdriver that has a 5-pointed bit with a hole in the middle. This is because nothing else is safely serviceable on the microwave. I unplugged the microwave and moved it to my kitchen table to do the work. The entire outside case had to be removed to access the light bulb which is on the upper right side. You must unplug the power wires to the bulb. A little maneuvering got the bulb out as its base is attached. I reversed the procedure to put the new bulb in, then reinstalled the outside case and screws. The light now works and we have a tray, again. CAUTION:DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AS IT RETAINS POWER FOR A LENGTHY TIME AFTER BEING DISCONNECTED AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH THE MICRO-WAVES! Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Marylu S Cazenovia , WI November 12, 2014 Light bulb blew out The hardest part was trying to figure out how to get to the light bulb,(googled it) changing it was easy Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
John B Sikeston , MO March 07, 2018 Appliance: Model KENMORE ELITE MICROWAVE #721.7920 Light bulb was out on my Kenmore microwave I ordered he bulb from your online store for half the expense as Sears. It arrived as promised and it works. The replacement was somewhat complicated as Sears enjoys using oddball fasteners and I had to drill a bit off the inside of the Torx head screw in order to allow the torx bit to fit into the screws to gain entrance too replace the bulb. Thanks for your service.. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Kenneth B Florence , MS October 04, 2014 Light burned out in kenmore micro wave Installed new lamp. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
J Russell W Salt Lake City , UT July 04, 2015 Appliance: Kenmore Microwave 72166312500 Light bulb burnt out in microwave Found APP.com entered in model number and they provide exact replacement. Removed shell with star drivers and Phillips. Bulb held in by snap pins, pushed out and remove terminal connection. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers