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Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE:
Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights
require a 40-watt appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs are
available from your dealer.
1.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE:
To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
3.
Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
shape and wattage.
4.
Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
5.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Dispenser Light (on some models)
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace
light bulb.
1. Dispenser Light
Refrigerator Control Panel Light
Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and
replace light bulb.
Refrigerator Crisper Light or Upper Freezer Light (on some
models)
■
Remove light shield by grasping the top center of the shield
and pulling forward while turning it slightly to one side. If
necessary, remove top crisper drawer to access crisper light
shield.
■
Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on one end into
the slotted holes in the refrigerator or freezer liner. Then,
carefully bend the shield at the center to insert the tabs on
the other end.
Upper Freezer Light (on some models)
■
Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing
in toward the center and while pulling forward the shield.
■
Replace the light shield by fitting the tabs into the slotted
holes in the freezer liner. Push in the shield until it snaps into
place.
Lower Freezer Light Beneath Ice Bin (on some models)
■
Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing
in toward the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free
from the freezer lining, pull down the shield.
■
Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides toward the
center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes.
Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the
slotted hole.
Lower Freezer Light Behind Top Freezer Basket (on some
models)
■
Depending on your model, remove the top freezer basket or
top freezer basket shelf. Remove light shield by removing the
Phillips screw on the top of the shield. Carefully, rotate the
shield until the left tab can be gently pulled from the freezer
wall.
■
Replace the light shield by inserting the left tab into the
freezer wall. Align top tab with screw hole and replace screw.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator
doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
■
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■
Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic
foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for
two to four days.
■
If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER:
A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
