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Polar GL016-06 fridge light stopped working

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Brand
POLAR
Model
GL016-06
Serial
CK220400236
Status
Open

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Decision flow

What to test first

1Confirm fridge still cools and only the light is dead.
2Unplug and inspect LED connectors, corrosion, loose plugs, or damaged wiring.
3Test AF556 switch continuity: ON ≈ 0Ω, OFF = open circuit.
4If switch passes, check LED driver input/output and confirm label.
5If DC power reaches LED but no light, replace AL100 LED bar.

Safe multimeter test

Switch test

  • Unplug fridge.
  • Photograph wires before removal.
  • Set meter to continuity/ohms.
  • ON should beep / read near 0Ω.
  • OFF should be open circuit.

No continuity when ON? Replace AF556.

Simple location diagram

Where the suspect pieces sit

Polar fridge light system diagram Simplified diagram showing manual switch, LED driver, wiring path, and top LED light bar. AL100 LED light bar AL100 LED light AS562 / AF554 LED power supply AF556 Light switch Simplified guide — confirm exact locations before removing panels.

Replacement references

Parts to search / order

Use these codes when searching suppliers. Confirm the LED power supply label before ordering because older/newer versions may differ.

AF556

Light switch

Replace if the switch has no continuity when ON, feels loose, or behaves intermittently.

Nisbets reference Search: Polar AF556 light switch GL016
AL100

LED light bar

Listed as LED light from GL016-06. Replace if driver output reaches LED but the bar does not light.

Nisbets reference Search: Polar AL100 LED Light GL016
AS562

LED ballast / power supply

Newer listed driver/ballast. Replace if 230V input is present but no DC output.

Nisbets reference Search: Polar AS562 LED ballast GL016
AF554

Older LED power supply

Older version appears in parts lists. Do not order until matching against the existing driver label.

Parts Town UK reference Search: Polar AF554 LED power supply GL016

Photos / evidence

Current reference images

Polar GL016-06 fridge rating label
Rating label used to identify the unit as POLAR GL016-06.
Fridge interior showing light area
Interior light area / LED bar reference photo.
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Add future photo: LED power supply label before ordering AS562/AF554.

Storyboard

What happened so far

Issue reported

Fridge light stopped working. Aim: decide whether switch or LED needs replacing.

Model identified

Rating plate showed POLAR GL016-06, PO 5133059-UK, serial CK220400236.

Parts identified

Likely replacement references: AF556, AL100, AS562, AF554.

Confirm the failed component

Test switch continuity first, then driver label/input/output if needed.