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Replacing the light bulbs.
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Turning the control to the
0
(off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
On models with pad controls—The
bulb is located near the upper-left rear
corner of the compartment, behind the
light shield.
A)
Remove the light shield by
sliding it forward and out of the
compartment.
B)
Replace with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage.
C)
Replace the light shield by holding
it against the left wall and sliding up
and toward the rear wall until it
snaps in place.
On models with knob controls—The
bulb is located behind the controls.
Replace with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light
(on some models)
This light is located above the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Grasp the lip at the bottom of the light
shield and pull it up and forward.
After replacing 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 below the light
shield. (The shelf will be easier to
remove if it is emptied first.)
Lift up on the light shield to remove.
After replacing with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage,
reinstall the shield by hanging it
from the three tabs.
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
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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.
