Replacing Lamp Sockets

Only perform this procedure when the unit is cool or severe burns may result.

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

Replacing the Shelf Lamp Socket

  1. Unplug both sides of the shelf with the faulty lamp socket.

  2. Lift shelf from unit.

  3. Remove the screws securing the fluorescent bulb guards on both ends of the bulb, and remove guards.

  4. Twist bulb and remove from shelf.

  5. Using a 5/16” socket for the rear, and 3/8” socket for the front, remove all acorn nuts from the lamp reflector.

  6. Pull reflector apart and using 1/4” socket remove nuts securing the faulty socket.

  7. Disconnect wires and remove faulty socket from reflector.

  8. Install new lamp socket in reverse order.

Replacing the Canopy Lamp Socket

  1. Remove the screws securing the fluorescent bulb guards on both ends of the bulb, and remove guards.

  2. Twist bulb and remove from canopy.

  3. Remove screws securing both ends of the canopy lamp reflector, and allow reflector to drop down.

  4. Pull wires down from canopy and disconnect the wire connectors.

  5. Using a 1/4” socket, remove nuts securing the faulty socket, and remove socket from reflector.

  6. Install new lamp socket in reverse order.