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The light bulb is located behind the Temperature control.
IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, the light bulb in the
your new refrigerator may use LED technology. If your model
uses LED lighting and the light does not illuminate when the
refrigerator door is opened, call for assistance or service. See
Warranty for phone numbers.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield by squeezing in on the sides and
pulling it straight down.
3. Remove the light bulb and replace it with an appliance bulb
of the same size and shape.
■ For the refrigerator compartment, to replace with
an LED light bulb, order part number W10716219
(4 watts).
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.
■ If an incandescent bulb is used to replace an LED bulb,
use only incandescent bulbs for household appliances
with a maximum of 60 watts.
4. Replace the light shield.
Style 1
Changing the Light Bulb
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re
Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, and is
connected to the household water supply, turn off the water
supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the
water supply is not turned off.
3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
NOTE: Raise the wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position.
4. Empty the ice bin.
If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before You
Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position.
3. Turn off the Temperature controls. See “Using the Controls.”
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to
prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor
and mold from building up.
■ Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Style 2
Freezer Compartment Light (on some models)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield (on some models).
■ Top of the freezer compartment - Slide the light shield
toward the back of the compartment to release it from the
light assembly.
3. Remove the light bulb and replace it with an appliance bulb
of the same size and shape.
■ To replace the light bulb, order part number W10451451
(25 watts).
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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