KitchenAid Bottom-Mount Built-In Refrigerator manual Changing the Light Bulbs, Refrigerator Lights

6.Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille ventilation panel regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

■Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.

7.Clean defrost pan using mild detergent in warm water only. Do not use cleaners containing chlorine. These can scratch or damage materials. Dry thoroughly.

■Remove the water filter by rotating the cap a quarter turn counterclockwise to a vertical position and pulling it out through the base grille.

■Using a ¹⁄₄" hex-head screwdriver, remove the screws at each end of the base grille. Remove the base grill.

■Remove the defrost pan by pushing up on the retaining clip under the refrigerator while sliding the pan forward.

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A.Defrost pan

B.Retaining clip

■Replace the defrost pan by positioning the edge of the defrost pan approximately 7" (17.8 cm) from the left side of the refrigerator. Lift defrost pan into side guides. Push back and place the front edge of the pan inside of the retaining clip.

■Replace the base grille and the water filter.

8.Press the power switch to ON.

9.Replace the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”

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. The lights require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.

Refrigerator Lights

There are three light bulbs located in the top front of the refrigerator compartment behind a light shield.

1.Remove the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”

2.Press power switch to the Off position.

3.Open the light shield. Grasp the light shield by the openings. Gently push back and pull down, as shown, to access the light bulbs.

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A. Light shield

4.Remove the light bulb and replace it with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

5.Close the light shield by raising it up into place.

NOTE: If needed, clean the light shield with a damp soft cloth.

6.Press the power switch to the On position.

7.Replace the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”

Freezer Lights

There are two light bulbs located in the top of the freezer compartment. One bulb is over the ice bin and the other bulb is over the freezer pan.

1.Slide open the ice bin or freezer pan to access the light bulb.

2.Remove the light bulb and replace it with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

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A. Light bulbs

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