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■■ Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty. ■■ Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the screws. 9. Replace all frozen food. 10. Plug in freezer or reconnect power. 11. Set temperature control to desired setting. See "Using the Control." Changing the Light Bulb(s) (on some models) IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist of: ■■ Sealed LED modules ■■ LED Bulbs ■■ Incandescent Bulbs Sealed LED module is an LED which does not need to be replaced. 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 appliance or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield. ■■ Remove the hardware holding the light shield in place. ■■ Top of the appliance 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 LED bulb of the same size, shape and wattage. ■■ Order Part Number W10805744 (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 appliance 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. Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: ■■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. ■■ If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable food at once. REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it. Moving Care When you are moving your freezer to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move: 1. Remove all frozen food. 2. Unplug the freezer. 3. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don't shift and rattle during the move. 4. Clean the freezer thoroughly. 5. Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet. When you get to your new home, refer to the "Installing Your Freezer" and "Operating Your Freezer" sections for information on installation and setting the controls. 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, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help for recommendations that may help you avoid a service call. In Canada, visit http://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 ON L5N 0B7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. 11

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■
Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the
condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
■
Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille
with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping
the grille into place. Reinstall the screws.
9.
Replace all frozen food.
10.
Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
11.
Set temperature control to desired setting. See “Using the
Control.”
Changing the Light Bulb(s) (on some models)
IMPORTANT:
The lighting system in this appliance may
consist of:
■
Sealed LED modules
■
LED Bulbs
■
Incandescent Bulbs
Sealed LED module is an LED which does not need to be
replaced. 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 appliance or disconnect power.
2.
Remove the light shield.
■
Remove the hardware holding the light shield in place.
■
Top of the appliance 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 LED bulb of the same
size, shape and wattage.
■
Order Part Number W10805744 (3.6 W).
NOTE:
Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommend-
ed 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 appliance 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.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door
closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
■
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■
If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable
food at once.
REMEMBER:
A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially
filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer
full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it
may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected.
If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Moving Care
When you are moving your freezer to a new home, follow these
steps to prepare it for the move:
1.
Remove all frozen food.
2.
Unplug the freezer.
3.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
4.
Clean the freezer thoroughly.
5.
Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to the “Installing Your
Freezer” and “Operating Your Freezer” sections for information
on installation and setting the controls.
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, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help
for recommendations that may help you avoid a
service call. In Canada, visit
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
In Canada:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga ON L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
TROUBLESHOOTING