Whirlpool WAR349BSL - Manual (Page 8)

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Defrosting
Your refrigerator defrosts automatically. Inside the refrigerator
cabinet (under the evaporator plate) there is a drain trough.
This trough collects water droplets that fall from the evaporator
plate during the defrost cycle, and then channels the water
down a drain tube.
NOTE: To keep water from overflowing the trough and freezing on
the bottom of the cabinet keep the trough and drain tube clear of
ice and food particles.
To remove ice from the drain trough:
Slowly pour 3⁄4 cup (180 mL) of hot water over the drain trough to
melt the ice.
To remove food particles from the drain tube:
Dislodge any food particles by inserting a plastic straw down the
drain tube.
Manual Defrosting
Under some circumstances ice formation on the inner back wall
can occur. If ice formation increases to between 0.12" and 0.20"
(3 mm and 5 mm), the refrigerator should be manually defrosted.
1. Remove food from refrigerator.
2. Turn temperature control to the “0” position and leave the
door open.
3. After defrosting is complete, turn the temperature control to
the desired setting and close the refrigerator door.
Changing the Light Bulb
NOTES:
The light bulb is located behind the temperature control at the
top of the cabinet.
Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size,
shape, and wattage (no greater than 15 watts).
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw located on the
left-hand side of the light shield. Pull the light shield straight
down.
3. Replace the burned-out light bulb with an appliance bulb no
greater than 15 watts.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow
these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn the temperature control to the “0” position and unplug
the refrigerator.
3. Clean the refrigerator. See “Cleaning.”
4. Tape a rubber or wood block to the top of the door to prop it
open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow
these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn the temperature control to the “0” position and unplug
the refrigerator.
3. Clean the refrigerator. See “Cleaning.”
4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
5. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
the “Installation Instructions” section.
A. Evaporator plate
B. Drain tube
B
A