Master Light Switch; Vacation - GE Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators Owner's Manual

Preparing
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and shut off power to the refrigerator at the
for vacation
fuse box or circuit breaker. Clean the interior
with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter)
of water. Leave the doors open.
Using the
Master Light
switch
Light bulb
Important: Turning the temperature control to
OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
replacement
There are four light bulbs in the top of the
in the
fresh food compartment.
fresh food
To replace the bulbs:
compartment
1 Set the Master Light switch in the OFF
2 Remove the light shield by placing your
3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).
4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master
Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased at
your local general retail store, through GE
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or at
ge.com. Order part # 40A15.
Light bulb
To replace a bulb:
replacement
1 Set the Master Light switch in the OFF
in the freezer
compartment
2 Remove the freezer light shield by removing
3 Replace with the same size bulb (40 watt max.).
4 Reinstall the shield and reset the Master
Replacement 40-watt bulbs can be purchased at
your local general retail store, through GE
Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or at
ge.com. Order part # 40A15.
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This feature turns off the lights in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.
The switch is located behind the grille panel
at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up the panel
to access the switch.
position to turn off the lights. See Using the

Master Light switch.

fingers in the openings at the back of the
shield. Then, pull the shield toward you
and swing the back of the shield down.
Light switch to the ON position.
position to turn off the lights. See Using the
Master Light switch.
the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Light switch to the ON position.
Care and Cleaning
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
and leave controls at regular settings. However,
if the room temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F (16°C), follow the same
instructions as for long vacations.
Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off)
position and shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator.
The switch is located on the divider behind
the grille panel.