GE 25, 26 Replacing the light bulbs, Operating Instructions, Refrigerator Compartment-Upper Light

Instructions

Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.

Not all features are on all models.

Safety

Your light shield will look like one of the following:

Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light

Operating Instructions

Tabs

OR

Pocket

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

Installation Instructions

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

Troubleshooting Tips

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.

Support

Dispenser (on some models)
Unplug the refrigerator.	Replace the bulb with a bulb of
The bulb is located on the dispenser	the same size and wattage.
under the control panel. Remove the light	Plug the refrigerator back in.
bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

Consumer

LED Lighting Display

Refrigerator Compartment (LCD models only)

There is an LED lighting display in the top of the refrigerator compartment in LCD models. If this assembly needs to be replaced, call GE Service at 1.800.432.2737 in the United States or 1.800.561.3344

in Canada.

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