Lights under the microwave won't turn off

One of the bulbs under the microwave burnt out (actually blew off the base). We unplugged, and managed to remove the bulb socket. we replaced the bulbs, and plugged back in, but the lights will not turn off. Even though the display cycles through all the settings, the bulbs remain on. any thoughts?

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whodey1991 Nov 13, 2007

We have an Advantium 120 and light burned out and now when I put in a new one, it stays on all the time! Can you help?
Anonymous Sep 21, 2008

same problem with mine today

same problem with mine today
G Allen Nov 10, 2008

I have the same exact problem with my GE mocrowavbe. The light was replced and th elights do not turn off.

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The problem is in the control board of the microwave. We repair these circuit boards nationwide for this problem for only $32.50. For more information you can do a search on Yahoo.com (not Google) for: microwave circuit repair It's a good idea to also send a copy of the technical note sheet from inside the oven when you send the assembly in for repair. This problem is caused when the bulbs are disconnected (or blow apart from) the sockets while the power is on. Power should always be disconnected before replacing bulbs, but sometimes they just fail on their own and short, causing them to "blow" like yours did. Also, be sure to avoid cheap bulbs, as we feel they have less chance of shorting and may hold up better.

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I don't have solution, but I have the same problem but no answers.

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Hello, i have a chefmate mirco i noticed tht it started beeping and displays the number 6. i attempted to reset it but it keeps putting 6 up on the read out. should i throw it in the trash or can it be fixed. thanks

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