Replacing the light bulbs.consome models)
NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls on the touch panel does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator
or to the light circuit.
Yourlight shieldwill look like
oneof thefollowing:
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Refrigerator Compartment--Upper Light
0 Unplug the refrigerator.
Thebulbs 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 islocated in the
pocket located at the back of the light
shield.
Toremove the light shield, on some models,
press in on the tabs on the sidesof the
shieldand slideforward and out. On other
models,just slidethe shield forward and
out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shield and screws (onsome
models).When replacing the light shield,
make sure that the tabs at the back of the
shieldfit into the slots at the back of the
light shieldhousing.
Plugthe refrigerator back in.
Refrigerator Compartment--Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer. _ After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
Unplug the refrigerator, the shield and the knob.
Remove the convertible meat drawer
control knob by pulling straight out. _ Plug the refrigerator back in.
j 0 Liftthe light shield up and pull it out.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just above the light shield.
(The shelf willbe easier to remove if it is
emptied first.)On some models, a screw at
the top of the light shield willneed to be
removed.
Toremove the light shield, press in on the
sides,and lift up and out.
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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.
Dispenser (on some models)
Unplugthe refrigerator.
Thebulb islocated 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.
Refrigerator Compartment (on models with LEDlighting)
Somemodels may have LEDlighting display Ifthis assembly needsto be replaced,call GE
on the top and/or sides of the fresh food Serviceat !.800./432.2737in the United States
compartment and inthe rear and side of the or !.800.56!.3344 in Canada.
freezer compartment
I r I I Display
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