Owner's Manual and Installation Guide
Replacing the light bulbs.(on some models)
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Tabs
Pocket
OR
Your light shield will look like
one of the following:
LED Lighting
Display
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.
Refrigerator Compartment (on models with LED lighting)
Some models may have LED lighting display
on the top and/or sides of the fresh food
compartment and in the rear and side of the
freezer compartment
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.
LED Lighting
Display
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