SOURCE: panasonic genius premier 1000w microwave -
The first step is to
unplug the oven before changing bulbs!
If
there's no obvious removable cover over the bulb (most often on the
rear or side) and the owner's
manual doesn't address it, then disassembly will be required.
You'll need to remove the outer cover (wrapper) to get to the bulb.
Always unplug a
microwave before removing or installing any bulbs.
If
it's an over the range type, remove the vent grille across the top and
see if bulbs can be accessed there. There may be a panel on the bottom
covering the light(s), instead.
If not, chances are
you'll have to remove it from the wall, then remove the outer cover. If
so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have
two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can
usually download your Panasonic owner's manual here.
Once it's out of the
wall, the outer cover (wrapper) will need to be removed, just as you'll
need to do on a counter top model.
On a
counter top model,
be sure it's unplugged, but otherwise ignore the instructions
above this paragraph.
You'll need to remove the outer cover (wrapper) to get to the bulb.
See these links before proceeding:
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt
The
screws you need to remove should be pretty obvious, but a special
driver (such as a T20H type or GTXH20-100) may be needed.
Be sure to put all the
screws back in the right holes, since some may be special grounding
screws.
Bulbs can be had locally in most
grocery stores, hardware stores, home improvement centers, and big box
or department stores.
Many models use halogen
lamps. You must not touch the new one with your bare skin, as the oils
will shorten the bulb life.
You can order parts from Encompass here or you can call them toll-free at 866-779-5835.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Panasonic NN-H664 1200 Watts Microwave
Manufacturers used to include access panels in the rear or side so you could easily change the bulb. That exposed the customer to 110V connectors, and that posed a real liability threat, so they stopped using them.
You now must generally remove the outer cover to replace the bulb.
In many over-the-range models, that can mean having to take the oven down from the wall! For safety's sake, that should be a two-person job.
It's really helpful if you have your original installation instructions to do this.
Many models use one halogen lamp to illuminate the cooktop and another to illuminate the cavity. You must not touch them with your bare skin as the oils will shorten the bulb life.
To order Panasonic parts see http://www.pasc.panasonic.com/epartr ; To download a Panasonic manual see
http://service.us.panasonic.com/operman ; to find an authorized Panasonic servicer, see
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com/WhereTo/FindServicer.asp?Pass=1 ; For FAQs, see http://service.us.panasonic.com/faq/faq.aspx
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SOURCE: We have a panasonic inverter
H95, H97, H98 or H99 mean that there's a problem with your inverter, magnetron, or digital programming circuit.
Due to the lethal voltages used and produced, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.
You can find an authorized Panasonic servicer here.
We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: I would like to change the light bulb in my
look on the sides and rear and remove the screws then remove the cabinet and that will give you access to the bulb.
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