Changing the light bulbs

Electrical Shock Hazard

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

Failure to do so could result in electrical

1 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.

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.Open 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 RT18HD, RT18BM Changing the light bulbs, Removing the base grille, Electrical Shock Hazard, To remove the grille

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