Troubleshooting; Refrigerator Operation - Whirlpool GC1SHAXMB00 Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool refrigerator use & care guide

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To Clean Your Refrigerator

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,

crispers, etc.

3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a

mild detergent in warm water.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning

waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers

containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior

and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,

scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can

scratch or damage materials.

To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt

[26 g to.95 L] of water).

4. Wash refrigerator's exterior with a clean sponge or soft cloth

and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or

harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional

protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply

appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do

not wax plastic parts.

IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, your refrigerator's

exterior finish may look like stainless steel. It is not stainless

steel. Never use stainless steel cleaner or other cleaners that

could damage the finish.

5. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal

home operating environments. If the environment is

particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in

the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to

3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

Remove the base grille. See "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 finished.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to

replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The

dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights

require a 40-watt appliance bulb.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove light shield when applicable as shown.

NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a

liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

The refrigerator will not operate

Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is

working.

Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,

call an electrician.

3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,

shape and wattage.

4. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Dispenser Light

Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light

bulb.

Refrigerator Light

Remove the light shield by using a Phillips screwdriver to

remove the screw located at the rear of the light shield.

Replace the light shield by positioning the light shield over the

light and replacing the screw.

Freezer Light

Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and pulling the

light shield toward you.

Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs into the holes in

the freezer compartment liner.