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To get this bulb replaced, the service tech probably will ask you to remove the wood panel that is just above the microwave, for that is the point of access to the bulb area. At least our tech. did ask us to, and also another that I know of.

Removing the panel is not a big deal. The two wooden plug-buttons have to be removed first, and then there probably will be some type of putty in the screw holes that is there to hold the wood button in the hole. Remove the putty to clear the access to the screws, for removal of the wood panel.

After the tech is through, then you will also have to re-install the wood panel.

Yes it is a pretty poor disign for access maintenance, as well as a poor bulb selection for the interior oven light. This bulb seems to last only about one year. I had to replace ours the first time about this time last year, and it was nearly one year old. Now, it is out again!

Good luck!