Changing the light bulbs

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricii leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply.

Failure to do so could result in electriil shock or personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2.Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb.

3.Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4.Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

To change freezer light (on some models):

1.Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2.Grasp the top and bottom of the light shield.

3.Squeeze and pull light shield out.

4.Replace with a 25-watt appliance bulb.

5.Snap light shield into place.

6.Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape.

Removing the base grille

To remove the grille:

1.Cpen refrigerator door.

2.Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips.

3.Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille.

To replace the grille:

1.Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.

2.Push firmly to snap into place.

3.Close refrigerator door.

See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 18.

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Whirlpool ET18DK, ET20HD Changing the light bulbs, Removing the base grille, To remove the grille Cpen refrigerator door