Whirlpool EL87TRRRS05 Use & Care Manual page 11

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield,
push backward and down.
3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same
wattage.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed
to help food stay cold.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, consume or can
perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Vacations
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you're away, use
up any perishables and freeze other items.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow
these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn the control to the off position. See "Using the Control."
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
4. 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.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow
these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn the Control to the off position. See "Using the Control."
3. Unplug refrigerator.
4. Empty water from the defrost pan.
5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
together so they don't shift and rattle during the move.
7. Screw in the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See
"Door Closing."
8. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
"installation Instructions" for preparation instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Your refrigerator will not operate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet,
Do not remove ground prong.
DO riot use an adapter.
DO not use an e×tenaioR cord,
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
• Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
• Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position?
See "Using the Control."
• Is the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see whether the
refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will
regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.
• Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
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