Changing The Light Bulbs - Whirlpool CABINET DEPTHSIDE BY SIDEREFRIGERATOR Use & Care Manual

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.
Refrigerator Light Bulbs
Dispenser area light (on some models):
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach through the dispenser area to remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a heavy-duty 10-watt bulb,
which can be purchased from your dealer.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Light behind control panel:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach underneath the Control Panel and locate the
fingertip grip at the bottom back edge of the light
shield. Pull the shield down and away from the Control
Panel.
3. Replace the bulb with a 25-watt appliance bulb.
4. Insert the top light shield tabs into the slots in the top of
the control panel. Rotate the shield down and snap it
into place.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Crisper light (on some models):
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield by grasping the top center of
the shield and pulling forward while turning it slightly to
one side.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace the light shield by grasping the top center of
the shield and inserting the tabs on one end into the
slotted holes in the refrigerator liner. Then, carefully
bend the shield at the center to insert the tabs on the
other end.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water
and a liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
Freezer Light Bulbs
Light below the ice bin:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Push in the sides of the light shield and pull down until
the shield snaps free.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Upper freezer light (on some models):
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield by grasping the top center of
the shield and pulling forward while turning it slightly to
one side.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace the light shield by grasping the top center of
the shield and inserting the tabs on one end into the
slotted holes in the freezer liner. Then, carefully bend
the shield at the center to insert the tabs on the other
end.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.