Whirlpool TT14DKXBN11 User Manual
UseAndCare
Table of Contents
(complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Refrigerator Safety . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Features . . . . . . . 4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for Your
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Food Storage Guide . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 22
Requesting
Assistance
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
18’ TO 20’ NO-FROST TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
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Table of Contents
Page
Note to You..
A
Refrigerator
Parts and
Before Using Your Refrigerator .............................
Using
A
Your Refrigerator..
Setting the controls ............................................... 8
Changing the control
Removing the drop-in door trim.. ...........................
Removing the snap-on door trim ........................... 9
Adjusting the door bins ....................................... 10
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves..
Using the flip-up door shelf
Removing the meat drawer and cover
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
Note to You
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Safety
Features ...................................................
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settings..
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4
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9
10
11
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Adjusting the crisper cover track..
Adjusting the freezer shelf..
Using the optional automatic ice maker
Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Removing the
Changing the
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Saving energy
Reversing the
Caring for Your
Food Storage
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance or Service..
Warranties.. .............................................................
base grille ....................................
light bulbs .....................................
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door swing ...................................
Refrigerator.. ................................
Guide ...............................................
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Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL’ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Refrigerators are easy to use, save time,
and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this
Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with
your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on your appliante, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label (see diagrams on pages
4 and 5 for locations of labels).
Please also record the purchase date of your appli-
ance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone
number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is
toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
24 hours a day.
I
1-800-253-1301
Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under warning symbols.
Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow
any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the
use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire,
electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.
l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
@Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous . . .
even if they will “just sit in the fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do
it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet
from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will
hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size
and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the
room temperature will fall below 55°F (13%).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
l Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has
time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in
this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
l Never allow children to operate, play with, or
crawl inside the refrigerator.
*Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable
explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
3
Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like. Page references are included for your convenience.
NOTE: The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they
may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.
STYLE 1
Ice cube
Freezer
Model and
number label
shelf
r
Snap-on
door trim
7
,compartment
/Flip-up shelf
/S;pe!r;eo;
/door trim
/Base grille
(P. 9)
Utility
(P. 10)
Adjustable
wire
Snap-on
(P. 9)
(P. 16)
Control panel
1 WARMER
6 REFRlt3ERATOR
4
5 COOLER ALLOW 24
Refrigerator
control
RECOMMENDED 5”-“NG
“OUNS emw5EN AmwsmEm
WARMER 1
RECOYYENDED SETTIN
FREEZER ;
COOLER 5
Drop-in
/door trim
(P. 9)
4
Freezer
control
4
STYLE 2
Freezer shelf -
(P. 12)
Easy-clean
freezer bottom
Control panel
(P. 8)
Model and
serial number
label
(on side wall)
Meat drawer 4
(P. 11)
Crisper cover
(P. 11)
ypy+‘” y
Levelin
rollers
(behind
grille)
(P. 7)
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-compartment
-Flip-up shelf
-door bins
-shelves
-door trim
-Base grille
Snap-on
door trim
(P. 9)
Utility
(P. 10)
Adjustable
Adjustable
glass
(P. 10)
Drop-in
(P. 9)
(P. 16)
Control panel
REFRIGERATOR WIRWER
Refrigeralor control
Freezer
&WItrOl
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Before Using Your Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power
source, install it, and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model
and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech
Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining tape or label glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb.
OR
l Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area
before removing glue as described above. Do not use
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
Plugging it in
Fire Hazard
Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials, clean your refrig-
erator before using it, if necessary. See
cleaning instructions on page 18.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded three prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and
properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
Sprang grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
Sprang grounding plug -
Installing it properly
Allow 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
1.
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
2.
If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against
a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws - one on
the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of
these, follow the directions below.
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
2.
To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3.
To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4.
Check with level.
5.
Replace base grille. (See page 16.)
ill
Right to raise;
ieft
to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
screw
Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section
tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the
refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 (Recommended Setting). Refrigerator Control settings
range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to 3 (Recommended
Setting). Freezer Control settings range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
STYLE 1
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely
before adding food. This may take several hours. The
settings indicated above should be correct for normal,
household refrigerator usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust these
settings, see ‘Changing the control settings” below.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as
a guide. If you have any questions, call our Consumer
Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.A.
CONDITION:
Refrigerator
section too warm
Freezer section
too warm
REASON:
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Room temperature too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
STYLE 2
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
3
2
4
Refrigerator
section too cold
Ice not made
fast enough
Both sections
too warm
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l Controls not set correctly for your conditions
l Heavy ice usage
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very warm or very cold room temperatures
2
4
4
4
4
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Removing the drop-in door trim
To remove the
1. Remove aI items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight UP on the trim piece at each end.
trim
piece:
To replace the trim
1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim
Pocket opening.
2. Push the trim piece straight down until it stops.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
piece:
Removing the snap-on door trim
TO remove the trlm
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. f%ll out on the inside tab at each end.
3. Lift trim piece straight out.
TO replace the trim
1. Line UP ends Of the trim piece with the button on
the door liner wall.
2. Push trim Piece straight back until it snaps secure/y
into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
piece:
p/we:
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Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1. Lift bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your
refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold
bottles, milk, and other heavy food items.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Handle them
carefully.
To remove a shelf:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift shelf at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace a shelf:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports on the back liner wall.
2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
Using the flip-up door shelf
(on some models)
The shelf bottom flips up so you can store taller items
in the door shelf below. When in the down position,
the shelf is strong enough to hold up to 10 pounds
(4.5 kg).
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Removing the meat drawer
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift front of meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To adjust the cover position: (Style 1)
1. Tilt front of cover up.
2. Lift back of cover.
3. Pull cover straight out.
To replace the cover:
1. Guide the cover’s rear hooks into the slots in the
shelf supports on the cabinet wall.
2. Tilt cover up at the front until the hooks drop into
the slots.
3. Lower front of cover to a level position and
replace meat drawer.
To remove the cover: (Style 2)
1. Remove meat drawer.
2. Push cover back to release the rear of the cover
from the shelf.
3. Tilt cover up at the front.
4. Pull cover forward and out.
and cover
Pull out to the stop, lift the
front,
and pull again.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit notches and rear edge of cover over rear and
center crossbars on the shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Replace the meat drawer.
Remove meat drawer before cover.
-/Meat drawer
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Push up the glass insert from the bottom, then
slide out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Lift cover frame up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on back
wall of refrigerator, then lower the front into place.
2. Slide back of glass insert into place, then lower
front.
Remove the cover insert.
Lift the cover front, then
the back.
NOTE: Handle glass insert
with care. It is heavy.
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Pull out to the stop, lift
the front, and pull’again.
Adjusting the crisper cover track
(on some models)
For some models: For your convenience, one crisper
may be larger than the other, and your crisper cover
may have an adjustable track so you can switch
positions of the crispers. This allows you to store celery
and other longer items in a crisper. You can adjust the
cover track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the glass cover insert.
To remove the center track:
1. Push up glass insert from bottom, then slide out
with both hands.
2. Gently pull up on front end of track.
3. Pull rear end of track out of opening in cover.
To replace the center track:
1. Insert rear end of track (with hole) into opening in
cover.
2. Lower front end of track into slot.
3. Make sure rear end of track snaps into place on
underside of cover.
tep 3
Adjusting the freezer shelf
Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your
freezer.
To remove the shelf:
1. Lift entire shelf slightly.
2. Move shelf all the way to one side.
3. Tilt other side up and out of shelf
support cups.
4. Pull shelf up and out.
To replace the shelf:
1. Tilt the shelf and insert into freezer
compartment.
2. Insert one end of the shelf all the way into the
center of the shelf support cups.
3. Lower other end of shelf and insert into the shelf
support cups.
4. Lower shelf into place.
NOTE: The shelf should lower slightly and lock
into place. If the shelf does not appear sturdy,
make sure both ends of the shelf are inserted
into the shelf support cups.
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Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if
you plan to add one later (contact the dealer for ice
maker kit number), here are a few things you should
know.
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on until you
connect it to the water supply.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you replace the bin,
push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal
arm to the ON position.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner. They break apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold
enough to make ice. This can take overnight.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is
needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher
number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the
Freezer Control toward 5.
l Good water quality is important for good ice quality.
Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened
water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as
salt from a malfunctioning softener) can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality. If you
cannot avoid a softened water supply, make sure
the water softener is operating properly and is well
maintained.
UP
to
stop
ice maker.
DOWN
to start
ice maker.
Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents attached l This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes
at corners
Ice maker will not . ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the ON (down) position.
operate or ice is not
made fast enough
Off-taste or odor in ice l New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. Discard the
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
separated.
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours.
(See ‘Changing the control settings” on page 8.)
first few batches of ice.
l Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.
l Food is not wrapped properly. See page 21.
l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 18.
l Water may contain minerals (such as sulfur). A filter may be required to remove them.
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Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with
a %-inch saddle type shut-off valve, a union, and
copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle
type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
Do not use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
Cold water supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator before installing the
ice maker.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
IMPORTANT:
l Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
l Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures
are above freezing.
Tools required:
l Standard screwdriver
l ‘As-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or
two adjustable wrenches
l %-inch nut driver
l X-inch drill bit
l Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice
maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with
water pressure limitations of 20-l 20 psi. If a problem
occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
l It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
begin producing ice.
l If operating the refrigerator before installing the
water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position
to prevent operation without water.
l All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
Connecting to water line
1. Find a M-inch to 1 %-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
precaution must be taken: Drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from
collecting in the valve.
2. Measure from connection on rear of refrigerator to
water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for moving
refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of M-inch
O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job (length
from connection to water pipe PLUS 7 feet [2.1 m]).
Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest
faucet long enough to clear line of water.
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole on the cold
water pipe you have selected.
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Vertical
water Dioe
l
cold
\!=T
Some models may not feature this second
compression nut and sleeve.
, Washer
%-Inch O.D. copper
tubing (length from
inlet on rear of refrig-
erator to water pipe
plus 7 feet [2.1 m])
TO REFRIGERATOR +
5. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the X-inch
drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is
under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten
the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so
washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten
or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft
(coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of
tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go.
Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. Turn ON main
water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil
copper tubing.
Connecting to refrigerator
NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to
your refrigerator is different depending on the type of
water valve provided with your refrigerator. See the
diagrams at right to determine the style of valve you
have. (On kit models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.)
1.
For style #l, disconnect the tube clamp on the back
of the product and insert the copper tubing through
the clamp, as shown at the right. Remove the tape
label from the valve inlet and insert copper tubing
until it bottoms out (approximately %-inch). Tighten
nut by hand as much as possible; then turn the nut
an additional l/2 turn using a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the
back of the cabinet. Skip to step 2.
For style #2, disconnect the tube clamp on the
back of the product and insert copper tubing through
the clamp as shown at the right. Attach the copper
tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube
to the back of the cabinet. Move to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS.
TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING
CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS
THAT LEAK.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water
strainer. If local water conditions require periodic
cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a
second water strainer should be installed in the
X-inch water line. Obtain a water strainer from your
nearest appliance dealer. Install at either tube
connection.
4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.
Style #l valve
Cotve
tubing
clamp
Water
valve
Style #2 valve
i
eT”
21 II
%-inch compression
unting
screw
Copper tubing
Water inlet
fitting
Use only %-inch
cold water line
nut and sleeve
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Removing the base grille
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Grasp the grille with both hands.
3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to release
the top clips.
4. Tilt the grille toward you to release the bottom clips.
5. Pull grille away from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind
the grille.
To replace the base grille:
1. Line up the edges of the grille with the outside edges
of the cabinet.
2. Roll the grille toward you.
3. Place lower clips in the openings in the metal panel.
4. Roll the grille toward the cabinet until the top clips
snap into place.
5. Close the refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 18.
Condenser coils
Defrost pan
Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator before removing a
light bulb.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Reach behind Control Panel to remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Plug in the refrigerator.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator.
Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size
and shape.
STYLE 1
STYLE 2
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