Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
1
Unplug the refrigerator.
2
The bulbs are located at the top of the
compartment, inside the light shield.
On some models, a screw at the front of
the light shield will have to be removed.
3
To remove the light shield, press in on the
tabs on the sides of the shield and slide
forward and out.
4
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shield and screws (on some
models). When replacing the light shield,
make sure that the tabs at the back of the
shield fit into the slots at the back of the
light shield housing.
5
Plug the refrigerator back in.
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Replacing the Light Bulbs
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Fresh food
compartment—
upper light
Fresh food
compartment—
lower light
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
This light is located above the top pan.
1
Unplug the refrigerator.
2
Remove the convertible meat drawer control
knob by pulling straight out.
3
Lift the light shield up and pull it out.
4
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the shield and the knob.
5
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Freezer
compartment
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
1
Unplug the refrigerator.
2
Remove the shelf just above the light shield.
(The shelf will be easier to remove if it is
emptied first.) On some models, a screw at
the top of the light shield will need to be
removed.
3
To remove the light shield, press in on the
sides, and lift up and out.
4
Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage, and reinstall the
light shield. When reinstalling the light
shield, make sure the top tabs snap securely
into place. Replace the screw (on some
models).
5
Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator
back in.
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Dispenser
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove
power to the light circuit.
1
Unplug the refrigerator.
2
The bulb is located on the dispenser under
the control panel. Remove the light bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
3
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same
size and wattage.
4
Plug the refrigerator back in.
