Installation Guide

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Lights
IMPORTANT: The light bulbs in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments of your new refrigerator may use LED technology.
If the lights do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer
door is opened, call for assistance or service. In the U.S.A., call
1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Light Styles:
The dispenser lights are mini LEDs that cannot be changed.
The interior lights vary by model.
■ Some models have mini LEDs that cannot be changed.
■ Some models have full-size LED bulbs that can be
changed. To order replacement LED bulbs, call
1-800-253-1301 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada).
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 Whirlpool LED bulb, read
and follow all instructions on the replacement bulb’s
packaging before installing it.
■ Some models have incandescent 40-watt bulbs that can
be changed.
NOTE: Not all replacement bulbs will fit your refrigerator.
Do not use an incandescent bulb in excess of 40 watts.
To Change a Light Bulb:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield, as explained in the following
sections.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
liquid detergent. Before reinstalling, thoroughly rinse and dry
the shield.
3. Replace the burned-out light bulb, as explained in the
following sections.
4. Reinstall the light shield, as explained in the following
sections.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Refrigerator Compartment - Upper Lights
Light Shield Removal:
■ Slide the light shield toward the rear of the refrigerator and
remove it from the light housing.
Replacement Bulb:
■ If the burned-out light is a full-size LED bulb, replace it with
Whirlpool part number W10574850A (a 2.0 watt LED bulb).
■ If the burned-out light is an incandescent bulb, replace it with
an incandescent appliance bulb of the same size, shape and
wattage (40-watt maximum).
Light Shield Reinstallation:
■ Align the light shield in the grooves at the bottom edge of the
light housing, then slide it forward until it snaps into place.
Refrigerator Compartment - Lower Lights
Light Shield Removal:
■ Slide the light shield to the right to remove the left end from
the wall slots, then pull the right end out of its wall slots.
Replacement Bulb:
■ If the burned-out light is a full-size LED bulb, replace it with
Whirlpool part number W10565137A (a 3.6 watt LED bulb).
■ If the burned-out light is an incandescent bulb, replace it with
an incandescent appliance bulb of the same size, shape and
wattage (40-watt maximum).
Whirlpool
Part Number
W10574850A
(2.0 watts)
Whirlpool
Part Number
W10565137A
(3.6 watts)