MMV5000ADW Maytag Microwave - Instructions

Unplug the microwave. Then remove the six screws that hold the lower panel which has the light bulb cover and a couple of vent filters. The light bulb sockets are on a fixture that is connected by a quick connect electrical connector. Disconnect that and the whole panel is free to access the bulbs. My bulbs were very fragile and trying to twist them out resulted in the glass twisitng loose with the base still in the sockets. I needed to use a needle nose pliers to remove the bases and then I replaced the bulbs and put every thing back together

Spouse just screwed in the new bulb and reinstalled the light cover plate with the two screws. Took under a minute. Works great.

Husband replaced the bulb

I pondered getting both the inside and outside parts but went with the outside only. Prying the gasket loose went very easily, and removing the latches went easy too (to expose the bottom screw. I found the inner handle base broken but glued it together, not worrying too much because the real attchment to the door is done with the outer handle screws. I can see why the handle broke in the first place because the screws went in with a lot of torque necessary. I suspect that this weakened the posts so I lubricated the screws and backed them in and out so as not to stress the posts. I think all that is necessary is the outer handle, if you want to save some money. Everything snapped back into place easily and it is done after listening to the wife complain for almost 6 months. Part Select is a great site for appliance repair.

Access is via RT. SIDE Panel as you face microwave. There are three screws on the bottom right edge to loosen. After that the side panel slips down and off. the fuse is located in the rear near where the power cord comes in. It is the white ceramic tube 1/4" in dia. and 1-1/2" long. Pull it out like any fuse and replace with new one. Reassemble and you are done!

remove inner door frame,remove screws holding inner and outer handles reuse inner handle,replace outer handle as needed reinstall inner door frame.

My son took the door sealer off. It just pulls off easily. Then with screw driver took out the screws and put on the outer part of handle and replaced the screws and bracket. Took less than 30 minutes after we found how to do it.

I received the door handle in 2 pieces along with one screw to put the two together. 3 days later the 2 screws to attach the handle to the microwave door showed up so I could finally put the handle on. I was amazed that I had to purchase each piece separately and that they pieces were shipped in two deliveries.

Separated the inside panel on the microwave door, removed the screws from the old door handle and utilized them to install new door handle. Access to the screws was a little tight thus the "a bit difficult" rating.

Unscrewed glass panel, removed old bulb, cleaned glass panel and installed new bulb. Screwed panel back into place.

removed screws from the old handle (this took the longest amount of time - 5 minutes, and required a needle nose pliers and a screw driver). Replacing the handle took 2 minutes to screw the handle to the door. Very easy!!

Removed one screw lowered glass cover removed burned out bulb replaced with new one put glass back reinstalled screw. Dune 5 minutes back in business

Put in the new roller/guide

Removed the door from the oven by lifting and unhooking from appliance.
With a small putty knife remove the snap-in ring from the inner door.This will expose the screws that hold the handle.
Replace then put everything back in reverse order.

Open compartment, installed bulb, closed compartment