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Customer Questions and Answers for 40W Light Bulb by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM13537968
Manufacturer Part Number: 8206232A

The 40W Light Bulb is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool microwave ovens. It is a standard-size bulb designed to provide illumination inside the microwave cavity, allowing you to easily view and monitor the cooking or reheating process.

Symptoms of a faulty microwave light bulb include:

  • Dimming or flickering light during operation
  • Complete bulb failure or no illumination within the cavity
  • Discoloration or physical damage to the bulb itself

Causes of a bad microwave light bulb can include normal wear and tear over time, electrical surges or voltage fluctuations, or physical impact or vibration during use.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore microwave oven models.

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For Whirlpool 40W Light Bulb (Part Number: OEM13537968)

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Hello Chris, you would need to take the old bulb to a local store (Home Improvement: Lowes, Home depot etc) and have a salesperson match it to an LED type. It should be available. Without a model number to see the light circuit it most likely will work ok, if it does not light or does not turn off or respond to the keypad selections (hi/lo/off) it is possible when the old bulb failed it damaged the light circuit on the main control board.

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Hello Sylba, the light bulb you have 8206232A is the correct part for your microwave.If the old light bulb shorted out when it failed it could have damaged the light control circuit in the main control board.If the light level setting keypads (high-low-off) respond or beep when you press them but the light stays on then you would need the main control board W11552018 replaced to correct the light problem.

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Hello Sylba, The dimming effect is not built into the bulb. This is a feature built into the control. If it is not operating correctly you will need to replace the electronic control W11552018.

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Ricky,apparently when the old under counter light bulb failed it damaged the light control circuit in the main control board, the repair will be a new control board part, W10810046.

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SShellfish, the bulb [8206232A] specified for your model is a 40 watt bulb. If the bulb is being operated for long periods of time or when the stove is on, then the glass is going to retain the heat built up from the bulb and oven.

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Nick, if the selection will not disengage, you may want to check the ribbon of the interface [W10918929] for any signs of damage. From the basis that the selection for the hood light is not operating, either the keypad failed (unlikely if there is not an error code displayed), or the main control [W11333816] has failed and is not sensing the keypad being selected.

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Mary, with the microwave unplugged, you may want to check the door switches to ensure that they are operating properly. These switches would be tested for continuity based on whether they are engaged or disengaged. Another thing to check for would be to check the control from connection P1 pin 1 to connection P4 pin 1 for continuity. If there is continuity at these connections with the unit unplugged, then you have a control board [W11182110] issue.

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Hello David, I'm sorry but the only parts we are authorized to recommend for a model are the parts that are listed by the manufacturer on the parts list 8206232A. Only the manufacturer can authorize a part substitution.

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Andrew, the original light bulb 8206232A / 8206232A Lamp, is a 40 watt, dual filament, incandescent light bulb. You would need an equivalent "dual element" LED bulb to replace it. You also want to check and make sure you have voltage at the light bulb socket, and haven"t damages the wiring or relay to the cooktop light bulb circuit. Apparently a 110V, E17, Dimmable, LED light bulb. Thanks,

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