Whirlpool RS22AQXGN00 manual Changing the Light Bulbs

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.

5.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

Style 1 - Condenser coils behind base grille:

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

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

■Replace the base grille when finished.

Style 2 - Condenser coils in back of the refrigerator:

■Pull refrigerator out away from the wall (see the “Unpacking Your Refrigerator” section).

■Vacuum coils when they are dusty or dirty.

■Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1 in. (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall.

■Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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 dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights require a 40-watt appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove light shield when applicable as shown.

NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.

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

4.Replace light shield when applicable as shown.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Dispenser Light (on some models)

Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light bulb.

1. Dispenser Light

Control Panel Light

Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and replace light bulb.

Crisper Light or Upper Freezer Light (on some models)

■Remove light shield by grasping the top center of the shield and pulling forward while turning it slightly to one side. If necessary, remove top crisper drawer to access crisper light shield.

■Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on one end into the slotted holes in the refrigerator or freezer liner. Then, carefully bend the shield at the center to insert the tabs on the other end.

Upper Freezer Light (on some models)

■Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing in towards the center and while pulling forward the shield.

■Replace the light shield by fitting the tabs into the slotted holes in the freezer liner. Push in the shield until it snaps into place.

Lower Freezer Light Beneath Ice Bin (on some models)

■Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing in towards the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free from the freezer lining, pull down the shield.

■Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides towards the center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes. Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the slotted hole.

Lower Freezer Light Behind Top Freezer Basket (on some models)

■Remove the top freezer basket. Remove light shield by grasping the top and bottom center of the shield and pulling forward while turning it slightly to one side until one of the side tabs become free. Pull out tab from other end and remove shield.

■Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on one end into the slotted hole in the freezer liner. Then, carefully bend the shield at the center to insert the tabs on the other end.

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