This an authentic OEM 40-Watt replacement light bulb, used in a number of household appliances. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, which is why these replacement bulbs are most often used to light the inside of refrigerators and ranges. It features a standard socket base, which means you simply unscrew the burnt-o...Read moreut bulb and screw in the replacement. Depending on the appliance you may require a screwdriver or nut driver to access the light bulb. We recommend you wear work gloves while handling this replacement part. It is constructed of glass and metal and is sold individually. Depending on the appliance and location of the bulb within it, you may want to consider disconnecting power and using a flashlight for easier access to unscrewing and re-screwing in your bulb during this repair.
This screw is sold individually. It is a genuine OEM replacement part, and it is designed for use with refrigerators. Most often it is used with the ice bucket ice deflector, retainer clip, and front cover. Due to varied uses we recommend referring to model-specific diagrams for exact placement. This screw measures 8-18 by 1/2 inch.
The start relay briefly boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed. The overload provides extra protection for the compressor motor.
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light bulb in water ice freezer door went bad
8 of 14 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Carl from RIVERSIDE, CA
Very Difficult
More than 2 hours
Screw drivers
I didn't. Don't know how to get to light bulb to change it for this specific model
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fans and lights worked in refrigerator but not cooling
9 of 23 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
James from Blue Springs, MO
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
By going on line and going to PartsSelect, the check out procedures traced the problem to the start/overload relay. Using a nut driver, I removed the back panel and using their instruction, I installed the overload relay. On the next to the last step on the instruction, the sealer in the kit was already hardened. I called the service
... Read morehot line at PartsSelect and they apologized and sent me another kit to finish the repair. In two days, the new kit came and the repair was complete. The whole experience with PartsSelect was great.
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Replacing the bulb in the freezer side
5 of 11 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Yafa (and David) from Bothell, WA
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver
Removed the ice brucket, Removed the light shield by releasing one screw using a nutdriver. Replacing the bulb and reinstalled the light shield.
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