Light - GE Appliances Quickset III Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the range,
j SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect
A WARNING j the electrical power tothe range atthe main f use o rcircuit breaker panel.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn.
[A CAUTION
Receptacle Socket
G6.35 Bulb
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Glass cover
(on some models)
BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
To remove:
r_ Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4
turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear
the grooves of the socket.Wearing latex
gloves may offer a better grip.
[] Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
To replace:
[-_ Use a new 120/130-volt halogen bulb, not
to exceed 50 watts. Replace the bulb with
the same type of bulb that was removed.
Your model will have one of the two types
shown on the left. To determine the
correct replacement bulb, check the bulb
terminals. Bulbswith 2 straight pin
terminals are G6.35bulbs. Bulbs with 2
looped terminals are G9 bulbs. (Donot
interchange.) Be sure the replacement
bulb is rated 120 volts or 130 volts (NOT12
volts).
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the
bulb from its packaging. Do not touch the
bulb with bare fingers. Oil from skin will
damage the bulb and shorten its life.
r_ Pushthe bulb straight into the receptacle
all the way.
gloves or
cloth
Placethe tabs of the glass cover into the
grooves of the socket.Turn the glass cover
clockwise 1/4 turn.
For improved lighting insidethe oven,
clean the glass cover frequently using a
wet cloth. This should be done when the
oven is completely cool.
[] Reconnect electrical power to the oven.
Gloss cover
(on some models)
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Wire cover holder
Oven Light Replacement (modelsequipped with standard 40-watt appliance bulbs)
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.
To remove the cover:
[Z] Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn't
fall when released.With fingers of the
same hand, firmly push back the wire
cover holder. Lift off the cover.
To replace the cover:
r_ Place it into groove of the light receptacle.
Pull wire forward to the center of the
cover until it snaps into place,
r_ Connect electrical power to the range.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
Replacebulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
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