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3. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean, soft
cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to
avoid water spots.
Stainless steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean, soft
cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to
avoid water spots.
NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the direction
of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments. If the environment is
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is signicant pet trafc
in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3
months to ensure maximum efciency. If you need to clean
the condenser:
■ Remove the base grille.
■ Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the
open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the
condenser.
■ Replace the base grille when nished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulb(s)
IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist
of:
■ Sealed LED modules
■ LED Bulbs
■ Incandescent Bulbs
■ Or a combination of the above.
If a Sealed LED module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator
and/or freezer door is opened, call for assistance or service. See
“Warranty” for contact information.
If a LED Bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator and/
or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb following this
procedure:
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield (on some models).
■ Remove the hardware holding the light shield in place.
■ Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield
toward the back of the compartment to release it from the
light assembly.
3. Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with a bulb of the same size,
shape and wattage.
■ Order Part Number W10565137 (3.6 W).
NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended
for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer
compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments.
If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended
LED bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions
on the LED packaging.
4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield into
the liner holes on each side of the light assembly. Slide the
shield toward the front until it locks into place.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the
shield beyond the locking Point.
5. Replace the hardware that holds the shield in place.
6. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.
If an incandescent bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator
and/or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb using the
same procedure outlined above. Replace burned out bulb with
only incandescent bulb(s) of the same size, shape and wattage
(maximum 40 W) designed for household appliances.
Freezer Compartment Light
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the burned-out bulb and replace it with an appliance
bulb no greater than 40 W.
LED Technology Models Only:
■ To replace the LED bulb with an LED bulb, order part number
W10565137 (3.6 W).
NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended
for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer
compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments.
If using a brand of LED bulb other than the Whirlpool
recommended LED bulb, before installation, read and follow
all instructions on the LED packaging.
■ To replace the LED bulb with an incandescent bulb, use
only incandescent bulbs for household appliances with a
maximum of 40 W.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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