How To Change The Light Bulb On A Whirlpool Refrigerator

Whirlpool makes a wide range of refrigerators, including French-door models and models that have a single refrigerator door with the freezer either above or below the refrigerator. Different refrigerators have different styles of light fixtures, so before you can replace the light bulb in a Whirlpool refrigerator, you may need to remove the light shield.

Details differ, but here are the basic steps for replacing the refrigerator bulb:

1. Unplug the refrigerator from the power source.

2. Locate the light bulb, which is typically behind
   the temperature control.

3. Remove the light shield if necessary.

4. Take out the light bulb and put in a new one.

5. Replace the light shield if necessary.

6. Plug the refrigerator back into the outlet.

Unshielded light bulbs are visible behind the temperature control panel in the refrigerator compartment.

1. Reach behind the control panel to unscrew the
   bulb.
2. Screw in a new appliance bulb that is rated no
   more than 40 watts.

Whirlpool uses a few different styles of light shields, but the directions for removing them are the same:

1. Place your hand on the light shield and squeeze
   in on the sides.
2. Pull the light shield straight down to remove
   it.
3. Unscrew the light bulb. Replace it with an
   appliance bulb that's the same shape and size as the original bulb.
4. Push the light shield back in place.

Your refrigerator may also have a light in the freezer compartment. Here's how to change that bulb:

1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Open the freezer compartment.
3. Release the light shield by pushing it toward
   the back of the compartment. When the shield is moved, you can access the light
   bulb.
4. Unscrew the light bulb. Replace it with an
   appliance bulb that's the same shape and size.
5. Put the light shield back in place by pulling
   it forward.
6. Plug the refrigerator back in.