James May 29, 2020 for Model Number WMH31017HZ-2 The exterior light will not turn off. Can I add a toggle switch to the bulb's supply line to turn the light on and off?
1 Answer Hello James, Adding a toggle switch would be re-engineering the appliance so we cannot recommend doing this. If there are no wiring issues, the problem will be a stuck relay on the control board W11552018. This would be the safest, proper fix for the problem. Read More...
Briget May 08, 2020 for Model Number WMH32519HZ3 How do I tell if my light circuit is bad or if it is my light socket that is bad? I have bought numerous light bulbs and I can not get any of them to turn off when installed. They also get very hot to the touch .
1 Answer Hello Briget, This will have to be an issue with the control board W11342846 since it controls the voltage supplied to the bulb. Read More...
Brenda P. May 04, 2020 for Model Number MH7140XFB0 Appliance bulb. The microwave (21 years old) states to only use a 30W 120 volt replacement bulb. But when I search for the correct bulb to replace it - Whirlpool and this site pop up a 40w 130 volt bulb as the correct replacement. This does not sound safe to me - but what do I know?? Explanation? Thanks!
1 Answer Brenda, The 8206232A / 4393681 Exterior Light Bulb 40 Watt is the "factory authorized direct replacement part". The light bulb manufacturer has "upgraded" the production ratings to 130V 40W. However, the microwave will still only produce 120 VAC, and the actual operating wattage will be lower because of the lower AC voltage. The ratings are within the "basic" manufacturing specifications/tolerances (+/- 10-15%) so there shouldn't be any unsafe issues when you replace and install the new light bulbs. Thanks, Read More...
Connie Z. April 19, 2020 for Model Number WMH1163XVS-3 I was very proud of myself for replacing the hard to access exterior light bulb on my Whirlpool microwave. It has two settings and appears to work fine, however I’ve noticed it seems to get very hot thru the exterior glass panel covering it. I don’t recall it getting so hot before I replaced it. Old bulb had 25V 40W on the base. Can you confirm I am using the correct bulb? I bought AP4512653 from your site. Thanks.
1 Answer Connie Yes, this light bulb is recommended by Whirlpool as a replacement part. There are two options for you: do not use it longer than you need to check something on the stovetop or take it to a local hardware store to try to find a light bulb for 25W. Read More...
Leigh April 04, 2020 for Model Number MMV4205DS1 Can I replace the light under the microwave with a LED bulb? My replacement bulb is #8206232A. Some say that it has to be a high heat resistant bulb and I’m not sure if a LED bulb will suffice. I don’t want to damage the microwave or have a bulb explode.
1 Answer Leigh, Unfortunately, we do not have a LED bulb that we can advise would work for this. Read More...
Kaffee February 27, 2020 for Model Number 10651133215 Cause? Refrigerator keeps blowing led light in fresh food compartment. Checked voltage...checked ground.
1 Answer Kaffee, For a proper diagnosis, we would need you to please verify the model number from the units' I.D. tag since it will not come up for us as a valid model number. Read More...
1 Answer Billy, Unfortunately, we would not have an LED substitute for this light. You may want to take it to a local hardware store and see if they have anything. Read More...
Lora Hess December 19, 2019 for Model Number MH6110XBB-6 The blower does not shut off after cooking time, why?
1 Answer The blower is controlled by a thermostat and does not turn off until the thermostat cools down to the prescribed temperature. Read More...
Ruby November 30, 2019 I have purchased the whirlpool low profile over the range 1.1 microwave I find the outside light is not very bright can I replace with a 35 watt or higher it comes with a 25 watt thank you Ruby
1 Answer Ruby, There should not be an issue with you using a different wattage bulb for more light. Read More...
John November 25, 2019 for Model Number WMH1162XVS-2 My hi/lo setting for bulb 8203232 only works on what appears to be hi. Off works but no lo.
1 Answer Hello John, the problem is in the control board part WPW10211457. The low setting relay /diode has failed. Read More...