KIE402360 Genuine Fridge Light Globe E12 15W for Mitsubishi Electric, Sharp Fridges MR-420C-ST-A MR-385C-ST-A MR-508E-W-A SJ-48E-WH

KIE402360 is a genuine Mitsubishi Electric fridge light globe with a small E12 screw base, rated at 15W. It's listed for a wide spread of Mitsubishi Electric fridges, among them the MR-420C-ST-A, the MR-385C-ST-A and MR-455E-ST-A, and the MR-508E-W-A and MR-560E-W-A. Sharp fridges on file include the SJ-48E-WH, the SJ-45F-WH and the SJ-42E-WH. It's the globe that lights up the cabinet when the door opens.

Fridge light not working when the door opens

The fridge light is switched by the door, so the globe goes through a lot of short on and off cycles in cold, damp air. Eventually it blows and the cabinet stays dark. Check the globe first, as it's the cheapest and most common cause, then look at the door switch if a new globe doesn't help. The E12 base is noticeably smaller than an ordinary household screw globe, so a standard bulb won't fit. Sticking with the specified 15W rating also keeps heat from the globe to a minimum inside the cabinet.

Part details

• Genuine Mitsubishi Electric part KIE402360
• E12 screw base
• Rated at 15W
• Listed for Mitsubishi Electric MR and Sharp SJ fridges

Changing the fridge globe

Switch the fridge off at the wall before touching the light. Unclip or unscrew the lamp cover, let a warm globe cool for a minute, then unscrew it anticlockwise. Screw in the new E12 globe gently until it's snug, as overtightening can crack the glass or the holder. Refit the cover, restore power and open the door to check it lights.

Questions about this part

Will a normal light globe fit my fridge?

No. Household globes use a much larger bayonet or screw base than E12. This globe matches the E12 holder and 15W rating listed for these Mitsubishi Electric and Sharp fridges.