Whirlpool WRF555SDFZ Owners Manual 1 - Page 14

Changing the Light Bulb, TROUBLESHOOTING, Refrigerator Operation

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Changing the Light Bulb(s) IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist of: 3. Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with a bulb of the same size, shape and wattage. ■■ Sealed LED modules ■■ LED Bulbs ■■ Incandescent Bulbs ■■ Or a combination of the above. 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. ■■ Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly. ■■ Order Part Number W10565137 (3.6 W). 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. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit www.whirlpool.ca. Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below: In the U.S.A.: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. In Canada: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200 - 6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7 Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 14 ■■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. ■■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See "Using the Controls." ■■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly. The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open. The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations.

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Changing the Light Bulb(s)
IMPORTANT:
The lighting system in this appliance may consist
of:
Sealed LED modules
LED Bulbs
Incandescent Bulbs
Or a combination of the above.
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.
Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield
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).
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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call,
refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help.
In Canada, visit
www.whirlpool.ca.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:
In Canada:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
Power cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working?
Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on?
Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See “Using the Controls.”
New installation?
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to
its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are
opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to
this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING