Replacing The Light Bulbs - GE 162D9617P004 Owner's Manual

Replacing the light bulbs.

Turning the control to the OFF or
18
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
Fresh Food Compartment—Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
1
To align the control knobs properly,
2
note position of each knob for proper
reassembly, move both knobs all the way
to the left, then pull them off.
To remove the light shield, pull it
3
straight out.
Fresh Food Compartment—Two Lower Lights
These lights are located behind the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator and remove the
1
top drawer and cover.
Grasp the bottom of the light shield
2
and pull it forward and up to free its
bottom edge.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
1
Remove the shelf just below light panel.
2
Pull the plastic light panel, which is
3
underneath the ice compartment,
toward you.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield.
Replace the control knobs, move them to their
previous settings and plug the refrigerator back in.
(on some models)
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the light shield,
drawer and cover and plug the refrigerator
back in.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the panel and
shelf, and plug the refrigerator back in.