Whirlpool GB2SHKLLS00 Changing the Light Bulb, Power Interruptions, Vacation and Moving Care

4.Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.

NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only!

Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the cleaner, see the “Accessories” section.

5.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every two to three months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

■Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” or “Door Removal” section).

■Use a vacuum with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.

■Replace the base grille when finished.

6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulb

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

Changing the Refrigerator Light Bulb

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove screw from light shield. Make sure you keep screw for reattaching.

3.Slide shield toward back of compartment to release from light assembly.

4.Replace burned-out bulb(s) with an appliance light bulb no greater than 40 watts.

5.Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on light shield into liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide shield toward front of unit until it locks into place.

NOTE: Do not force shield beyond locking point; doing so may damage light shield.

6.Replace screw.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Freezer Light Bulb

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

NOTE: May need to remove upper freezer shelf or basket to access light assembly.

2.Squeeze and pull rear of light shield cover toward you to release tabs and pull down.

3.Replace burned-out bulb with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.

4.Insert front tabs of light cover into liner and snap back portion over light assembly.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Power Interruptions

If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.

If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:

■Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.

■Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days.

■If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once.

REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacations

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away:

1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

■Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting.

■Shut off water supply to the ice maker.

3.Empty the ice bin.

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