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■Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
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 behind the Control Panel and remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. 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 o n the
other end.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water
and a liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shiel d 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.
PART COMMENTS
Outside ■Waxing external painted metal
surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts. Wax painted metal surfaces
at least twice a year using
appliance wax (or auto paste wax).
Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Inside walls
(allow freezer
to warm up so
cloth won’t
stick)
■To help remove odors, you can
wash with a mixture of warm water
and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g
to .95 L] of water).
Door liners
and gaskets ■Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum
on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
■Do not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
flammable fluids. These can
scratch or damage material.
Condenser
coils ■Remove base grille. (See the
“Base Grille” section.)
■Use a vacuum with an extended
attachment to clean condenser
coils.
■Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month.
■Replace base grille.