Insignia Cooktop Lamp or Relay Failure (OTR Models)

Microwave over-the-range model cooktop light does not work or is stuck on.

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Possible Causes

Burned-out cooktop bulb,Failed lamp relay on control board,Incorrect bulb type installed,Shorted lamp socket

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety Warning: Unplug the microwave or turn off the breaker before replacing bulbs. Use only bulbs rated for microwave use.

Steps:

  • Locate the cooktop lamp access cover on the underside of the over-the-range microwave.
  • Remove the cover and replace the bulb with the correct wattage and type specified by Insignia.
  • If the light remains on constantly or never turns on with a known-good bulb, the lamp relay or socket may be faulty.

Technician-level:

  • Test the lamp socket for proper voltage when the light is commanded on/off.
  • Replace the main control board if the relay is stuck or not switching.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Cooktop Lamp
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