Topics:

• Refrigerator or freezer lights do not work
• Lights will not turn on
• Light terminator shut lights off
• Lights only work if light switch is wiggled, flicked, moved
• All light bulbs replaced and the lights still do not work
• How to replace light switch, part number 7014646, 7004257, 7007259
• Function of the switch next to the light switch
• How many light switches are in the unit?

Answer:

For initial troubleshooting before replacing a light switch, refer to:

• Sub-Zero Interior Lights Turned Off
• Sub-Zero Light Bulbs for light bulb replacement information.

• Contact Factory Certified Service (FCS) to schedule an appointment for repair.

• Side-by-Side units have light switches that are easy to replace without a service technician. Refer to the table below for part numbers and instruction sheets.
• Over/Under unit refrigerator switches are easy to repair. However, the freezer light switch requires service to replace. See also, Over/Under Unit Freezer Light Switch Location.

• Sub-Zero Refrigerator or Freezer Fan Switch Information for fan switch information
• Sub-Zero Serial Tag Locations to determine unit model.

• Light switch instructions do not come with light switches when shipped.
• The switch is above the unit behind the grille on the 500 and 600 Series models.
• Tools required are a Phillips head screw driver, T-20 Torx head screw driver, and pliers.
• The outer grille frame may need to be removed for complete access to switches. See also, 500 and 600 Series Grille Removal and Installation.
• Make sure there is no power to the unit by turning off the circuit breaker.
• The switch wires may be very tight depending on the age of the unit. Firmly pulling the wires by hand should remove them from the light switch.
  • If necessary, carefully pull at the base of the wire with a needle-nose pliers to remove the wire from the light switch.