How to Replace a Bulb in a Hotpoint Refrigerator

Step 1

Turn the refrigerator off by unplugging the unit from the wall.

Step 2

Open the door of your Hotpoint and locate the bulb holder. It should be at the back of the refrigerator, and will have a plastic diffuser as a cover.

Step 3

Remove the cover by pinching both the top and the bottom to unlatch the plastic clips. Pull the cover out and away.

Step 4

Unscrew the bulb from the socket in a counterclockwise rotation, and replace with another appliance bulb. Screw it is clockwise until it seats firmly. The bulb generally will be in the 10-watt to 15-watt range.

Step 5

Snap the plastic cover back on and plug the refrigerator back into the wall. Open and close the door a few times to make sure the bulb works.

References

• Hotpoint: Operating Instructions--Refrigerator

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Tips

You can find appliance bulbs at home improvement stores, hardware stores, large retail stores and many supermarkets.

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Warnings

Be gentle when you unlatch the plastic cover. The clips could break if you are not.

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