How to Replace the Socket in a GE Spacesaver Microwave Lamp

General Electric Spacesaver microwaves include an overhead oven lamp that gives you light below the microwave. There are two light bulbs in the lamp, and if the lights no longer work although the bulbs are not burned out, they may have broken or loose sockets. You can manually remove a lamp socket to replace it with a new part, which can be ordered from a GE manufacturer or purchased from an online retailer.

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the electrical power to your GE Spacesaver microwave from your kitchen circuit breaker.
- 2
  Remove the screws from the lamp compartment covers directly at the bottom of the microwave using a Phillips screwdriver.
- 3
  Lower the covers from the microwave and set them aside. Unscrew the light bulbs from the sockets and set them aside.
- 4
  Remove the two screws from the light sockets or single bulb socket that you want to replace.
- 5
  Pull the socket out of the microwave to unplug it. Insert the new socket part into the connector and reinsert the two screws.
- 6
  Screw the light bulbs back into the sockets and place the cover back onto the bottom of the microwave.
- 7
  Reinsert the screws into the lamp cover and turn the electrical power back on from the kitchen circuit breaker.

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