Changing The Light Bulb(S); Vacation And Moving Care - Whirlpool W11296635A Instructions D'installation

3. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean,
soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately
to avoid water spots.
Stainless steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean,
soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately
to avoid water spots.
NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the
direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
4. 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 2 to 3
months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
Remove the base grille.
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the
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open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the
condenser.
Replace the base grille when finished.
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5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulb(s)

IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist
of:
Sealed LED modules
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LED Bulbs
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Incandescent Bulbs
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Or a combination of the above.
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If a Sealed LED module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator
and/or freezer door is opened, call for assistance or service. See
"Warranty" for contact information.
If a LED Bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator and/
or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb following this
procedure:
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield (on some models).
Remove the hardware holding the light shield in place.
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Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield
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toward the back of the compartment to release it from the
light assembly.
3. Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with a bulb of the same size,
shape and wattage.
Order Part Number W10565137 (3.6 W).
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NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended
for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer
compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments.
If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED
bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions on the
LED packaging.
4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield
into the liner holes on each side of the light assembly. Slide
the shield toward the front until it locks into place.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the
shield beyond the locking Point.
5. Replace the hardware that holds the shield in place.
6. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.
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If an incandescent bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator
and/or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb using the
same procedure outlined above. Replace burned out bulb with
only incandescent bulb(s) of the same size, shape and wattage
(maximum 40 W) designed for household appliances.

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, and is
connected to the household water supply, turn off the water
supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the
water supply is not turned off.
3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
NOTE: Depending on your model, raise the wire shutoff arm
to OFF (arm up) position, or press the switch to OFF.
4. Empty the ice bin.
Models with Vacation Mode Feature
Turn on Vacation mode. See "Using the Controls."
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NOTE: Activating Vacation mode does not turn off the ice
maker.
If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before
You Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
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ahead of time.
When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff
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arm to the OFF (up) position or press the switch to OFF,
depending on your model.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn off the Temperature control(s). See "Using the
Control(s)."
5. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
6. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them 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. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
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ahead of time.
Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.
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When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff
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arm to the OFF (up) position or press the switch to OFF,
depending on your model.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food
in dry ice.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn off the Temperature control(s). See "Using the
Control(s)."
5. Unplug refrigerator.
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.