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Replacing the light bulbs. GEAppliances.com
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.
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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.
Tabs
Your light shield will look like
one of the following:
Pocket
OR