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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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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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Hello Powpow, If there are no wiring issues in the harness the problem will be a stuck relay on the control board WPW10446250 for model UMV1160CS0.

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Ed, the exterior light bulb is going to be part number 8206232A and is the only exterior bulb listed on the manufacturer parts diagram for this model.

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D. McCall, The light staying on dimly will not cause any ill effects on the unit.

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Beatrice, When you look up under the microwave you will see a screw that holds the cover in place. Remove the screw and you will have access to the cooktop light.

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