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Burning smell and light switch does not work

Light bulbs underneath micorwave went out. I replaced bulbs and noticed a burning smell and the lights were flickering a little bit. i also noticed the Light on/night/off switch does not work. The lights stay on all the time. The burning smell went away when I removed the light bulbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tech1

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The controller needs to be repaired. We regularly repair these control board assemblies for only $32.50 nationwide, and that's much cheaper than replacing the board. For safety, disassembly and other info see http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Posted on Jan 15, 2007

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incandescent bulb
(WB36X10003), available
from your GE supplier.

1 To replace the bulb(s),
first disconnect the power
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breaker panel or pull the
plug.
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