Question about GE Advantium SCA1000H Convection / Microwave Oven

Oven Halogen Lamp

Hi, I would like to know if the oven needs to come off the wall to replace the Halogen lamp that illuminates the interior? Has anyone ever replaced it. If yes, how difficult, should I take it to a service technician? Thanks, Dennis

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It's pretty simple to replace the light without having to remove the oven from the wall...as long as you have an offset phillips screwdriver...

Of course, be sure to disconnect power to microwave and be sure not to touch the new halogen bulb with fingers.

STEP-BY-STEP:
First, remove upper vent panel and remove inner filter (same directions for just replacing inner carbon filter):
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Then, remove inner plastic grille (2 screws) and final screw on left side of metal "air duct" - here's where you'll need the offset screw driver (and a little patOven Halogen Lamp - 6229660.jpg />

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That's it...just replace bulb and reverse for reassembly. Be sure to keep track of screw locations there are various sizes/lengths used.

Doug

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GE Profile Advantium 120 Microwave/convection oven combo. Model: sca-1000HBB, Manuf. 11/04 Can you tell me how to replace the light bulb inside the mivrowave? Access? Necessary to remove the complete microwave? Thanks, Bobby Van

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Yes the oven has to come off the wall and if your carefull and tont touch anything BUT the lamp, you should be ok. The Lamp is located inside the outer case easy to get to by taking out the screws around the rear cover close to the edge and screws on the side. good Luck

Posted on Aug 04, 2006

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