GE 49-60639 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
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Replacing the light bulbs.
Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
Reveal
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appliance bulbs are used on some models. They can be identified by their blue color when they
are not illuminated.
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
Pocket
OR
Your light shield will look like
one of the following: