Replacing The Light Bulbs - GE 20 Owner's Manual

Replacing the light bulbs.

Turning the control to the OFF 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—Lower Light
This light is located either behind the top drawer
or right above the top drawer (depending on your
model).
Unplug the refrigerator.
1
If the light is behind the top drawer you
2
will need to remove the drawer and the
shelf above it. See the About storage
drawer removal and About the refrigerator
shelves sections.
Grasp the bottom of the light shield and
3
pull it forward and up.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
1
Remove the shelf just below light shield.
2
(The shelf will be easier to remove if it is
emptied first.)
Pull the light shield toward you to reach
3
the bulb.
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, replace the shield. If the
light was behind the top drawer, you will need to
replace the drawer and the shelf above it. Plug
the refrigerator back in.
After replacing with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, reinstall the shield
and shelf and plug the refrigerator back in.
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