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Operating Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Setting the controls to
OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.
Not all features are on all models.
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
light 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
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.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the convertible meat drawer
control knob by pulling straight out.
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 and
the knob.
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.) On some
models, a screw at the top of the light
shield will need to be removed.
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
(on some models).
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
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Dispenser
(on some models)
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
OR
Your light shield will look like
one of the following:
