GE 49-60637 Replacing the light bulbs, Instructions Operating Instructions, Freezer Compartment

Safety Instructions

Replacing the light bulbs.

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

Reveal® 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.

Your light shield will look like one of the following:

Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light

Instructions 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

Tips Installation

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.

Troubleshooting

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.

Consumer Support

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.

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