Has anyone ever changed the light bulb in a Apollo Microwave/Convection oven?Can I do it or does it need a high priced technician?

surely somebody here has switched their bulb to an LED to limit parasitic loads.bumpy :)

I don't think it is a good idea to put a plastic LED in a convection oven. :W

i copied this from one of the apollo manuals My light bulb is out, how can I replaceit? Thelight bulb can be replaced ONLYby a Qualified Service AGENT they always say that don't they? was in the service section of the manual. usually they are only accessible by taking the outside cover off. i have never looked at that brand though.

Manual said requires an authorized service tech. That usually means it was designed by an engineer without common sense, meaning that you have to pull the case off.Probably an easy task, but I do this kind of work daily.Hopefully it uses common components, but you may have to order some exotic bulb that the same engineer designed into it.Still a lot cheaper than taking it to a repair shop.

I agree I'd not switch to LED.. You should be able to do it yourself. however one word of caution.There are two ways the lights are repalced. One you simply remove a cover INSIDE the Oven and you can access the bulb (Actually 3 ways now that I think of it)3rd way is a access cover OUTSIDE the oven2nd and I think this is most common you have to remove the outer housing. IF yours is like this be careful of SHARP EDGES on some of the internal metal parts.

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mike-s
Explorer
Sep 14, 2017
How many rv.net posters does it take to change a light bulb?
road-runner
Explorer III
Sep 14, 2017
I've changed the bulb in an Apollo AAC24 half time oven. The oven has to come out, and its case has to come off. Stupid design. My Panasonic microwave at home is the same, except it's just sitting on the countertop. When my Apollo bulb went out I ignored it. It was only when there was a control board failure that I pulled it out and did the bulb at the same time.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Sep 14, 2017
To hell with changing light bulbs in microwave ovens...

I soldered in a 3-amp 1,000 PIV diode

Which cuts lamp brightness a bit but will increase lifespan to decades.

Other bulbs of that fit are brighter but I didn't bother.

I appreciate the inside light when I have to line up the glass platter with the driver cog.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 14, 2017
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:

I appreciate the inside light when I have to line up the glass platter with the driver cog.

that's what you get for cleaning the MW
bumpy :)
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Sep 14, 2017
You know it's time to clean the microwave when you start hearing tiny high pitched screams every time you turn it on...

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