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Replacing the light bulbs.
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NOTE:
Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to
the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
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.
On other models, the screw is located
in the pocket located at the back of
the shield.
To remove the light shield, on some
models, press in on the tabs on the sides
of the shield and slide forward and out.
On other models, just slide the shield
forward and out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage,
replace the light shield and screw. 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.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Lift the light shield up and pull it out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage,
replace the shield.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just above the light
shield. (The shelf will be easier to remove
if it is emptied first.) Remove the screw at
the top of the light shield.
To remove the light shield, press in on the
sides, and lift up and out.
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.
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
Dispenser
Unplug the refrigerator.
The bulb is located on the dispenser
under the control panel. Remove the light
bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a bulb
of the same size and wattage.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Tabs
Your light shield will look like one
of the following:
OR
Refrigerator Compartment
(on some models)
There is an LED lighting display in the top
of the refrigerator compartment on some
models. If this assembly needs to be
replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737
in the United States or 1.800.561.3344
in Canada.
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