Kenmore 596.6931 Series Use & Care Manual page 15

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Depending on your model, the refrigerator will have either
Style 1 - incandescent light bulbs or Style 2 - LED lighting
technology. Follow the instructions specific to your model.
Style 1 - Models with Incandescent Ughting
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure
to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size,
shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
To replace the refrigerator light bulb.
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to
release it from the light assembly.
3. Remove the burned-out bulb and replace it with an
appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield
into the liner holes on each side of 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. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
To replace the freezer light bulb,
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the burned-out bulb and replace it with an
appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Style 2 - Models with LED Lighting
IMPORTANT: The light bulbs in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments of your new refrigerator use LED technology. If
the lights do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer
door is opened, call for assistance or service. In the U.S.A., call
1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
To replace a light bulb,
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield (on some models).
• Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light
shield toward the back of the compartment to release it
from the light assembly.
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Replace the burned-out LED bulb(s) with a bulb of the same
size, shape and wattage.
• To replace the burned-out LED bulb with an LED bulb,
order Whirlpool part number W10565137 (3.6 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 40 watts.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or
doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold
and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following.
• Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
Place 2 Ibs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic
foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen
for 2 to 4 days.
If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER."A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially
filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer
full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it
may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be
affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
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: Depending on your model, raise the wire shutoff arm
to OFF (up) position, or press the switch to OFF.
4. Empty the ice bin.
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