Whirlpool W10217604A Refrigerator Care, Cleaning, Changing the Light Bulbs

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REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both compartments 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.

For stainless steel models, stainless steel is corrosion- resistant and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of your stainless steel, keep your surfaces clean by using the following cleaning instructions.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), 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.Clean the exterior surfaces.

Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.

Stainless steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.

NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.

4.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

Pull refrigerator out away from the wall. See “Unpack the Refrigerator.”

Vacuum coils when they are dusty or dirty.

Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1" (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall.

Check to see that the refrigerator is level.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulbs

Refrigerator Light

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).

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Reach behind the control panel and unscrew the bulb.

3.Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Freezer Light (on some models)

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 15 watts).

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the freezer shelf.

3.Using a flat-head screwdriver, release the lock in the center of the light shield.

4.Grasp both ends of the light shield and gently press in to release it from the evaporator cover.

5.Replace the burned-out bulb with a 15 watt, T25 appliance bulb with a E14 base.

NOTE: This appliance bulb can be ordered from our service department or from an appliance replacement parts supplier.

A

B

A. Light shield

B. Light shield lock

6.Replace the light shield.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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