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.
Safety
Your light shield will look like one of the following:
Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light
Tabs
OR
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. | After replacing the bulb with an appliance | |
Unplug the refrigerator. | bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace | |
the shield. | ||
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Lift the light shield up and pull it out. | Plug the refrigerator back in. | |
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Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions
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.
Troubleshooting Tips
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.
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