How to Remove Light Shield in Whirlpool Refrigerator

Changing the light bulbs...

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a ilght bulb, elther unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the maln power supply. Shock and InJury can occur if electricity remains connected.

To change refrigerator light:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2.Reach behind the control console to find bulb.

3.Remove bulb.

4.Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

5.Reconnect power supply

To change freezer Ilght:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2.Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free.

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

4.Replace the light shield.

5.Reconnect power supply

To change crisper light:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2.Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free.

3.Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.

4.Pull light shield straight out to remove.

5.Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

6.Replace light shield in reverse order.

7.Reconnect power supply.

To change dispenser light:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply

2.Reach the bulb through the dispenser area.

3.Replace with a heavy duty IO-watt bulb.

4.Reconnect power supply.

Removing the base grille...

To remove the grille:


1.	Open the doors.			To replace		the		grliie:
2.	Pull grille	outward	as shown.	1. Line up		grille		support tabs with metal clips.
3. Do not		remove	Tech sheet fastened behind	2.	Push firmly		to snap into place.
	grille.			3.	Close the		doors.
				3.	Close the		doors.

See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 12.