Replacing The Light Bulbs - GE 20 Series Manual

Replacing the light bulbs.

Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Move the freezer
control to the 0 (off) position, and clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 l) of water. Leave the doors open.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves
and drawers by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
The bulb is located behind the controls.
Replace with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage.
Fresh Food Compartment—Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Grasp the lip at the bottom of the light
shield and pull it up and forward.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just below light shield.
(The shelf will be easier to remove if it is
emptied first.)
Lift up on the light shield to remove.
Dispenser
Unplug the refrigerator.
The bulb is located on the dispenser
under the control panel. Remove the
light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF
position and shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
supply system (on some models) to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
(on some models)
After replacing with an appliance bulb
of the same or lower wattage, replace
the shield.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage, reinstall the
shield by hanging it from the three tabs.
Reinstall the shelf and plug the
refrigerator back in.
Replace the bulb with a bulb of the same
size and wattage.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
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