Use and Care Manual

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REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid
buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor
transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: 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.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. 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.
3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
4. 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 the “Door Removal”
instructions, either in the User Instructions or the
Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual, or in the
separate instruction sheet provided with your refrigerator.
■ 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.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Lights
The refrigerator and freezer compartments, air tower and
dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed by yourself.
To order replacement LED lightings, please, call Whirlpool service
(1-800-253-1301 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada).)
Freezer Compartment - Upper Light
Light Shield Removal:
■ Gently squeeze the front and the bottom-rear edge of the light
shield to release the tabs from the wall slots, then pull the light
shield forward.
Replacement Bulb:
■ If the burned-out light is a full-size LED bulb, replace it with
Whirlpool part number W10565137A (a 3.6 watt LED bulb).
■ If the burned-out light is an incandescent bulb, replace it with
an incandescent appliance bulb of the same size, shape and
wattage (40-watt maximum).
Light Shield Reinstallation:
■ Align the light shield in its proper position, and snap the tabs
into the wall slots.
Freezer Compartment - Lower Light
Light Shield Removal:
■ Slide the light shield to the left to remove the right end from
the wall slots, then pull the left end out of its wall slots.
Replacement Bulb:
■ If the burned-out light is a full-size LED bulb, replace it with
Whirlpool part number W10565137A (a 3.6 watt LED bulb).
■ If the burned-out light is an incandescent bulb, replace it with
an incandescent appliance bulb of the same size, shape and
wattage (40-watt maximum).
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.