Whirlpool 8206232A 40W Light Bulb OEM Part

After extremely poor support from WhirlpooI and researching numerous U-Tube videos, I fully troubleshot potential failed components and connections. All appeared to function properly, so I reassembled the unit and experienced the same problem as before. I then narrowed down the problem to either the Touchpad ($57+$8 shipping) or the control board ($295+shipping). If those did not work, then a new Microwave of better quality, reliability and support than original microwave, Unfortunately, the original manufacturers quality and support has suffered tremendously over the past several years. I finally purchased the Touchboard from Appliance Parts Pro (Tiffany) for $57 because of their 365 day unconditional return policy, part price and knowable service personnel. They even emailed me the wiring diagram & detailed troubleshooting document (which the OEM would not share with me). I received the part in less than 24-hours, reinstalled it, did a final check, plugged it back in and the microwave worked like new. After the repair was completed, I took apart the touchpad to see what caused the malfunction and concluded it was either 1) a misaligned ribbon cable connecting the touchpad to the control board connector, causing it to tear, or 2) a non-functioning button on the touchpad, causing an open circuit to the ribbon cable. Wife was so pleased that she gave me a big hug and tells all our neighbors I can fix their microwaves :) PS...Be very safe by wearing rubber sole shoes, unplug MW, and discharge stored electricity in the MW capacitor before you start troubleshooting or disconnecting/reconnecting components ! The consequences can be shocking, causing injury and/or failure of additional components.

I easily found the correct part on ApplianceParts Pros.com. ordered it and received it in 2 business days. the bulb fit perfectly.

I couldn't find the light locally so I went to the whirlpool website and this is one of the sites that came up. I ordered the light and received it in a few days and it was the correct one. So all is well and I would definitely order from this web site again. Thanks!!!

I managed to uninstall the bad bulb by turning it counterclockwise by hand. When the new bulb arrived, you can imagine my elation. After quickly reviewing the instructions, I decided to go my own route. I looked over the receptacle and figured out my course of action. I put the new light bulb in the hole, but this time i turned it clockwise. After about 4-5 turns I felt the resistance in the threads and figured I should stop before I break something. Then came the moment of truth. I hit the "on" button on the microwave and the light lit up! Project complete! Thank you appliance parts pros!

We looked everywhere locally but we could only find 25w bulbs which were not nearly enough light. Finally we located the bulbs at AppliancePartsPros.com. I placed my order and it arrived within 24 hours. Amazing service and I was able to get extras for stock as well as an extra for inside the microwave. Thank you! You have a new customer.