Whirlpool 40 Watt Refrigerator Bulb - W11679940

Whirlpool 40 Watt Refrigerator Bulb - W11679940

Restore clear refrigerator interior lighting with this Whirlpool 40 Watt Refrigerator Bulb - W11679940. This appliance-rated A15-style refrigerator bulb restores visibility inside compatible refrigerator compartments.

W11679940 is a Whirlpool-family refrigerator light bulb used when the original bulb burns out, flickers, darkens, or no longer illuminates after the door switch and socket have been checked.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn-Air, Roper, Magic Chef, Admiral, and related Whirlpool-built refrigerator platforms that call for this light bulb.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including AP7216856, 2252970, 2255743, 2262009, 2311792, 2386, 8171221, 8208190, W10194422, W10311505.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify the appliance model number, socket style, bulb shape, wattage rating, voltage rating, and compartment clearance. Do not substitute a household bulb where an appliance-rated refrigerator bulb is required.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Interior light does not turn on, bulb flickers, bulb is burned out, or the old bulb breaks during removal.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Blackened glass, open filament, cracked bulb, loose base, or no light even though the refrigerator otherwise runs normally.

Pro Tip: Disconnect power before replacing the bulb and avoid overtightening it in the socket.

Technical Specifications