Author: JS

You’re going to need power equipment and ladders to change the bulb in this Electrolux microwave.

First, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove four screws that hold the trim plate in place. Set it aside and slide the unit halfway out of the cabinet while someone else disconnects the power cord.

Except you can’t disconnect the power cord because the outlet isn’t directly behind the oven. No, it’s higher up on the wall. In fact, you’ll need to remove an entire shelf (and the stuff on that shelf) before you can unplug and release that power cord. (Get the ladder.)

Once the microwave has been removed from the wall cabinet and is resting on a work surface, you can then remove the metal cover: 4 Phillips screws on the sides plus 5 on the back, two of which require a special T20H Torx screwdriver. (Thank your past self for buying a special bit set with a T20H and go get it now.)

Set the cover aside to reveal the internal organs of the microwave. Surgery requires one of the brackets be removed temporarily so you can release the light bulb assembly.

Use a flat blade screwdriver to detach the plastic light bulb assembly from the metal frame and turn it around.

Once the bulb has been replaced, reverse the procedure to reassemble the appliance, return it to the cabinet, fish the power cord back through the shelves, and reattach the trim plate.

Hope the bulb lasts.