To change dispenser area light
(on some models):
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Reach through dispenser area to
remove bulb.
3. Replace with a heavy-duty 1 O-watt bulb,
which can be purchased from your
Whirlpool dealer.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit
your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a
Dispenser area light
bulb with one of the same size and shape.
Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds
that your old one didn’t. Because the
sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Don’t be. Most of
the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces
like the floor, walls, and cabinets can make
the sounds seem louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and
what may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost
cycle starts.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running,
you may hear gurgling in the tubing for
a few minutes after it stops. You may
also hear defrost water running into the
defrost water pan.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water, and the clatter of
ice dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer
than older designs. It may even seem to
run most of the time.
Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less
electricity.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
l Open the door as few times as possible.
Think about what you need before you
open the door. Get everything out at one
time. Keep food organized so you won’t
have to search for what you want. Close
door as soon as food is removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
erator and freezer to temperatures colder
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
family likes them, that’s cold enough.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.
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