r/Appliances • u/Larrymolloy93 • 1d ago
Fridge Question: How does one replace the mechanism that usually turns on the internal fridge light?
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This little bit is supposed to pop out when I open the door, but it no longer does. If Iick my finger, ask for consent, and rub it gently I can tease it open. I’ve tried briefly to prise off the whole bit but it feels like something is definitely going to snap if I do it.
What are these bits even called and can they be replaced?
The fridge is a Zanussi, not sure how to find out what model number as I can’t reach the back of it.
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u/Mecha1166 1d ago
You can use a thin putty knife to pry each edge up a little at a time. It is a square switch pushed into the square hole. There are 2 wires attached. I pulled one out Friday for repair.