Replacing The Light Bulbs - GE Profile PSF26PGWBB Technical Service Manual

Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting the controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit.
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Reveal appliance bulbs are used on some models. They can be identifi ed by their blue color when they are not
illuminated.
Not all features are on all models.
Your light shield will look like
one of the following.
Tabs
OR
Pocket
Refrigerator Compartment ―
Upper Light
Unplug the refrigerator.
The bulbs are located at the top of the
compartment, inside the light shield. On
some models, a screw at the front of the
light shield will have to be removed. On other
models, the screw is located in the pocket
located at the back of the light shield.
To remove the light shield, on some models,
press in on the tabs on the sides of the shield
and slide forward and out. On other models,
just slide the shield forward and out.
Refrigerator Compartment ―
Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the convertible meat drawer
control knob by pulling straight out.
Freezer Compartment
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just above the light
shield. On some models, a screw at the
top of the light shield will need to be
removed.
To remove the light shield, press in on
the sides, and lift up and out.
Replace the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, and
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the light shield and screws (on some
models). When replacing the light shield,
make sure that the tabs at the back of the
shield fi t into the slots at the back of the
light shield housing.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
Lift the light shield up and pull it out.
After replacing the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower wattage, replace
the shield and the knob.
Plug the refrigerator back in.
reinstall the light shield. When reinstalling
the light shield, make sure the top tabs snap
securely into place. Replace the screw (on
some models).
Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator
back in.
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