700 Series Light Bulbs

700 Series Tall upper compartment and Column models use standard 40-watt appliance bulbs for cabinet lighting.

• Freezer drawers and all Drawer models use standard 25-watt appliance bulbs.
• LED lights are not available for 700 Series units, and should not be used to replace either the 40-watt or 25-watt appliance bulbs.
• Standard appliance bulbs can be used in place of the blue tinted bulbs.
• Alternate bulbs need a T10, medium base, 40-watt appliance bulb.
• Standard 40-watt appliance bulbs that fit these specifications tend to be yellowish.
• If new light bulbs do not illuminate, or only work intermittently, a new light switch may be needed.
• See also:
  • Refrigerator or Freezer Light Switch Information
  • 600, 700 Series, IC-27 and Classic (Formerly Built-In) (BI) Series Units Control Backlighting

To replace the light bulbs:

1. Place hands under the light shield and release the two clips on the back.
2. Lift up and slide back slowly until the key slots on the side of the light shield drop past the mounting studs in the side walls.
3. Remove the light shield. The bulbs are now accessible.
4. Replace the bulbs and reposition the light shield.

Each drawer compartment has a standard 25-watt appliance bulb recessed into the top of the compartment. Drawer lighting uses a standard 25-watt appliance bulb recessed into the top of the compartment. To replace the light bulb:

1. Pull the drawer out to its full extension or remove the drawer completely.
2. Replace the bulb and follow the reverse steps to install the drawer.

Crisper drawer lighting for model IC-27R is found behind the upper crisper drawer and mounted to the back wall of the refrigerator. To remove the light shield:

1. Remove the crisper drawer.
2. Remove the upper crisper shelf.
3. Place both hands under the bottom right and left sides of the light shield and push upward.

Replacing the halogen light bulb in early model 700 Tall units, prior to serial (PTS) 1755730, required removing the control panel.

1. Hold the edges of the control panel and pull down. Two tabs on each corner will release, enabling the panel to drop down.
2. Using a soft cloth or wearing protective gloves, hold the bulb firmly and pull straight up.
3. Reverse steps to replace the control panel.

The replacement light bulb needed varies by model and serial number. Use the table to determine which bulb to use:

Contact a Factory Certified Parts Distributor to order parts. Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.