Kitchenaid Fridge Kbrs22Kwms6 Light Bulb Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

A light bulb illuminates the interior of a fridge and can provide clear visibility of items inside. Having a fused bulb makes it difficult to find small items and can cause further problems.

Before using this guide, it is recommended to purchase an appliance light bulb as you will have everything nearby. If the type of lightbulb is unclear, refer to step 5 for more information. You may want to purchase two sets of light bulbs just in case one set results in being faulty or defective.

Before attempting this fix, make sure to unplug the fridge from its power outlet.

Step 1

              Lightbulb

Unplug the fridge to avoid possible electrocutions.

Unplug the fridge to avoid possible electrocutions.

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Step 2

Lift the shelf so that the hook at the end unlatches.
Once the hook is free, carefully slide the shelf out and place it somewhere safe, as it is made out of glass.
Repeat this for the remaining shelves to create space to conduct the replacement of the bulb.

Lift the shelf so that the hook at the end unlatches.

Once the hook is free, carefully slide the shelf out and place it somewhere safe, as it is made out of glass.

Repeat this for the remaining shelves to create space to conduct the replacement of the bulb.

Step 3

After successfully removing the shelves, assess the housing of the light bulbs to get an understanding of how to remove the plastic cover.
This is necessary to avoid damaging the plastic cover because you will have to slide it off from the assembly.

After successfully removing the shelves, assess the housing of the light bulbs to get an understanding of how to remove the plastic cover.

This is necessary to avoid damaging the plastic cover because you will have to slide it off from the assembly.

Step 4

Gently slide the plastic cover off to reveal the fused light bulbs.
If it is slightly difficult to slide the cover, apply a bit more force to the cover while sliding it off, making sure to be careful while doing so.

Gently slide the plastic cover off to reveal the fused light bulbs.

If it is slightly difficult to slide the cover, apply a bit more force to the cover while sliding it off, making sure to be careful while doing so.

Step 5

After removing the cover, unscrew the fused light bulbs.
If the type of light bulb to purchase is unclear, after conducting this step, you can match the fused bulb with the new one.

After removing the cover, unscrew the fused light bulbs.

If the type of light bulb to purchase is unclear, after conducting this step, you can match the fused bulb with the new one.

Step 6

Screw the new light bulb in.
Conduct this step carefully so the housing of the bulb doesn’t get damaged.

Screw the new light bulb in.

Conduct this step carefully so the housing of the bulb doesn’t get damaged.

Step 7

After screwing the new light bulbs in their housing, plug the fridge back in to test whether the lights work.
If the light bulbs are not working, they may be faulty or defective. If this is the case, you will need to purchase new light bulbs.

After screwing the new light bulbs in their housing, plug the fridge back in to test whether the lights work.

If the light bulbs are not working, they may be faulty or defective. If this is the case, you will need to purchase new light bulbs.

Step 8

If the light bulbs are working after testing them, unplug the fridge again.
Slide the plastic cover back so that it locks into its original position. You may need to apply some force to secure the cover in place.

If the light bulbs are working after testing them, unplug the fridge again.

Slide the plastic cover back so that it locks into its original position. You may need to apply some force to secure the cover in place.

Step 9

Place the shelves back into the fridge.
Make sure that the hooks at the end latch into its corresponding hole and carefully drop the shelf so that it sticks in place, otherwise the shelf may fall.
Repeat this step for the remaining shelves.

Place the shelves back into the fridge.

Make sure that the hooks at the end latch into its corresponding hole and carefully drop the shelf so that it sticks in place, otherwise the shelf may fall.

Repeat this step for the remaining shelves.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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