– 47 –Upper light
shield
Screws
Screws
Slots
Light housing
Support tabs
Type 1 Bulb Replacement
WARNING: Halogen lights generate intense heat.
Be certain power is off and lamps have sufficient
time to cool before attempting to replace.
1. Set the master light switch to the OFF position
and allow the lamps to cool.
2. To access the lamps in the fresh food
compartment, remove the top pan.
3. Grasp each end of the curved light shield and
pull the shield toward you to remove.
4. Remove the glass above the bulbs by pulling it
straight out.
Note: Always follow bulb manufacturer’s directions
for handling and replacing bulbs.
5. Remove the bulb by holding the base and
pulling straight up. Replace with a new bulb.
6. Replace the glass by sliding it into place. Then,
replace the light shield by resting the top lip of
the shield on top of the light housing. Then,
press the sides until the tabs pop into the slots
in the housing.
WARNING: The light shield must be replaced, or
the heat from the bulb could damage the
refrigerator.
Type 2 Bulb Replacement
WARNING: Halogen lights generate intense heat.
Be certain power is off and lamps have sufficient
time to cool before attempting to replace.
1. Set the master light switch to the OFF position
and allow the lamps to cool.
2. If a water filter cartridge is installed, remove it
and replace with a filter bypass plug.
3. Holding the light shield with one hand, rotate the
support tabs until they clear the front of the light
shield. Then, push back on the light shield,
lower the shield at the front, and take out.
4. Remove the 4 screws securing the light
housing to the ceiling. There are two screws at
the front and two at the back.
5. Lower the light housing at the front, then pull it
toward you so the tabs at the back of the light
housing come out of the slots on the back wall.
The lamp assemblies will release from the
holders.
Light Shield