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Preparing
for
vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and shut off power to the refrigerator at the fuse
box or circuit breaker. Clean the interior with a
baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water.
Leave the doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
and leave controls at regular settings. However,
if the room temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F (16°C), follow the same instructions
as for long vacations.
Set the icemaker power switch to the Off
position and shut off the water supply to the
refrigerator.
Light bulb
replacement
in the
fresh food
compartment
Important: Turning the temperature control to
OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
There are four light bulbs in the top of the fresh
food compartment.
To replace the bulbs:
1
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to turn off the lights. See Using the Master
Light switch.
2 Remove the light shield by placing your fingers
in the openings at the back of the shield. Then,
pull the shield toward you and swing the back
of the shield down.
3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).
4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master Light
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Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased
at your local general retail store, through GE
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Light bulb
replacement
in the freezer
compartment
To replace a bulb:
1
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to turn off the lights. See Using the Master
Light switch.
2 Remove the freezer light shield by removing
the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).
4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master Light
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Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased
at your local general retail store, through GE
Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688,
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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Using the
Master Light
switch
This feature turns off the lights in the fresh food
and freezer compartments.
The switch is located behind the grille panel
at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up the panel
to access the switch.
The switch is located on the divider behind the
grille panel.
