Whirlpool Freezer - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm
water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors.
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: the buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived
substances, but with a dry cloth.
NOTE: The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically
clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs.
Replacing Light Bulbs
Fresh Food Section (style of light shield varies)
1. Slide clear light shield toward back of compartment to release from
light assembly.
2. Remove light bulbs.
3. Replace with appliance bulbs no greater than 40 watts.
4. Replace light shield by aligning edge of shield with control housing.
Slide shield toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place on
‘T shape locking tab. Do not force shield beyond locking point.
Doing so may damage light shield.
Freezer (style of light shield varies)
1. Reach behind the light cover.
2. With firm pressure, press forward on the notches at the back of the
cover and pull down. The cover will open from the back.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove light bulb.
5. Replace bulb with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
6 . Insert front tabs of light cover into slots in freezer liner and snap
rear portion over light assembly until rear tab engages.
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