KitchenAid KSSC36FKB00, Technical Education

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REMOVING A LIGHT SOCKET
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the
power.
NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer light sock-
ets are identical and are removed in the same
manner.
2. Depending on the light, open the freezer
or refrigerator door, and remove any items
from the shelf that are in front of the light.
It may be necessary to remove the shelf as
well. The light locations are shown below.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
3. Remove the light shield.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Grasp the light socket by the rounded
portion and pull out on the narrow end,
while pressing the locking arm (see the
photo below) with a screwdriver blade.
Pull out on the socket until it disengages
from the opening.
Press In On Locking
Arm At Narrow End
Grasp Rounded Portion
Here & Pull Out
6. Disconnect the two wires from the light
socket terminals.
Wire
Wire
Locking Arm
Freezer Light
Freezer Light
Refrigerator Lights