Sub-Zero 500 and 600 Series Refrigerator Light Bulbs
Topics:
- How many light bulbs are in a 500 or 600 Series refrigerator?
- What type of light bulbs are used in a 600 refrigerator?
- Is the light bulb in a 500 or 600 Series a 40-watt bulb?
- Can light bulbs for a 500 or 600 Series be purchased locally?
- What size bulb is behind the control knob in a 500 Series unit?
- How to replace the light bulb in a 500 or 600 Series Refrigerator.
Answer:
Purchase Light Bulbs
Purchase replacement light bulbs from a hardware store locally, a web retailer, or a Factory Certified Parts Distributor.
- For freezer bulbs, refer to 500 and 600 Series Freezer Light Bulbs.
- For model 648PRO, refer to 648PRO Lighting.
Refer to table below for the types of bulb needed for each model.
Replace Light Bulbs
For instructions to replace the light bulbs, see:
- 500 Series Light Bulb Replacement and Light Diffuser Removal
- 600 Series Light Diffuser Removal
- Vertical Control Panel Light Bulb Replacement
- Sub-Zero Light Bulbs for information on other model lines.
If the lights do not work after replacing the bulbs, there may be an issue with the light switch. See Refrigerator or Freezer Light Switch Information.
See also:
Light Bulb Type and Part Numbers
The original bulb or socket may be 75 watts. However, Sub-Zero recommends a 40-watt replacement light bulb.
- Sub-Zero does not recommend using a bulb greater than 40 watts.
- Using a lower watt bulb than Sub-Zero recommends will not harm the unit. However, the lighting may be noticeably different.
Sub-Zero 500 and 600 Series refrigerator light bulbs are not blue tinted, and the blue tinted bulbs in Classic (Formerly Built-In) models will not work in 500 or 600 Series units.
| Model | Quantity of Bulbs | Bulb Part Number for Parts Distributor Purchase | Bulb Type for Local or Online Purchase |
501R 501F 511 532 542 550 | 4 | 7014647 | TYPE: Long/narrow 40-watt appliance bulb, T6.5 DIMENSIONS: 7/8" x 5 1/2" BASE: Intermediate Edison screw base (E17) |
561 661 | 2 | 7014647 | TYPE: Long/narrow 40-watt appliance bulb, T6.5 DIMENSIONS: 7/8" x 5 1/2" BASE: Intermediate Edison screw base (E17) |
| 590 | 3 | 7014647 | TYPE: Long/narrow 40-watt appliance bulb, T6.5 DIMENSIONS: 7/8" x 5 1/2" BASE: Intermediate Edison screw base (E17) |
| 500 Series Control Knob Light | 1 for each section | 3030070 | LOCATION: Behind the control knob(s) TYPE: 7-watt bulb, C7 DIMENSIONS: 7/8" x 2" BASE: Candelabra (E12) |
601R(G)* 611(G)* 632 642 650(G)* 680** 685 690 695 | 4 | 7014658 | TYPE: Regular 40-watt appliance bulb, A15 DIMENSIONS: 1" x 3.5" BASE: Medium Edison screw base (E26) |
*Includes both solid and glass door models, such as 601R and 601RG.
**Interior overhead lighting only. For control panel lighting, refer to Vertical Control Panel Light Bulb Replacement.
Contact a Factory Certified Parts Distributor to order parts.
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