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Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights
require a 40-watt appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs are
available from your dealer.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
shape and wattage.
4. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Dispenser Light (on some models)
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace
light bulb.
Refrigerator Control Panel Light
Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and
replace light bulb.
Crisper Lights
■ If necessary, remove the top crisper drawer to access the
crisper light shield. Remove the light shield by lifting the ends
out of the brackets as shown.
■ Replace the light shield by inserting the ends into the
brackets. If necessary, replace the top crisper drawer.
Upper Freezer Light (on some models)
Style 1
■ Remove light shield by grasping the top center of the shield
and pulling forward while turning it slightly to one side. If
necessary, remove top crisper drawer to gain access to the
crisper light shield.
■ Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on one end into
the slotted holes in the refrigerator or freezer liner. Then, bend
the shield at the center to insert the tabs on the other end.
Style 2
■ Remove the light shield by squeezing the sides of the light
shield in toward the center while pulling the shield forward as
shown.
■ Replace the light shield by fitting the tabs into the slotted
holes in the freezer liner. Push in the shield until it snaps into
place.
Lower Freezer Light (on some models)
Style 1 – Beneath Ice Bin
■ Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing
in toward the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free
from the freezer lining, pull down the shield.
■ Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides toward the
center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes.
Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the
slotted hole.
Style 2 – Behind Freezer Basket
■ Depending on your model, remove the top freezer basket or
top freezer basket shelf. Remove light shield by removing the
Phillips screw on the top of the shield. Gently rotate the shield
until the left tab can be pulled from the freezer wall.
■ Replace the light shield by inserting the left tab into the
freezer wall. Align top tab with screw hole and replace screw.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or
doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold
and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
A.Dispenser light
A