KitchenAid 2200139A User Manual
2200139A
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TABLE OF
TABLE DES
CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................... ....... ...... .. 4
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .............................. 5
Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................ 5
Space Requirements......................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements.................................................... 6
Removing the Doors......................................................... 6
Water System Preparation................................................ 7
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source............... 8
Factory Trim Kit................................................................. 9
Base Grille....................................................................... 11
Door Closing ................................................................... 11
Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................... 12
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR....................................... 12
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................... 12
Setting the Controls ........................................................13
Adjusting Control Settings.............................................. 13
Food Storage Guide........................................................14
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES........................................... 15
Ice Maker Storage Bin .................................................... 15
Water and Ice Dispensers............................................... 16
Water Filtration and Monitoring System......................... 17
Refrigerator Shelves........................................................ 18
Deli Drawer...................................................................... 19
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer and Cov er.......... ...19
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control....................................................... 20
Crisper and Crisper Cover.............................................. 20
Crisper Humidity Control................................................20
Door Rails........................................................................21
Door Accessories............................................................ 21
Freezer Shelf ................................................................... 22
Freezer Basket ................................................................ 22
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR........................... 22
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ............................................. 22
Changing the Light Bulbs ............................................... 23
Power Interruptions......................................................... 24
Vacation and Moving Care ............................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 25
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 29
WARRANTY....................................................................... 30
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ................................. 31
MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.................................33
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................34
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .......................... 35
Déballage de votre réfrigérateur..................................... 35
Espacement requis......................................................... 35
Spécifications électriques............................................... 36
Enlèvement des portes................................................... 36
Préparation du système d’eau........................................ 37
Raccordement du réfrigérateur
à une canalisation d’eau................................................. 38
Ensembles décoratifs de l’usine..................................... 40
Grille de la base .............................................................. 41
Fermeture des portes ..................................................... 42
Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre ....... 42
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .............................. 43
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air approp riée.......... 43
Réglage des commandes............................................... 43
Ajustement des réglages de contrôle............................. 44
Guide d’entreposage des aliments................................. 44
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................ 46
Bac d’entreposage de la machine à glaçons................. 46
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons................................... 46
Système de filtration
et de contrôle d’eau........................................................ 48
Tablettes du réfrigérateur ............................................... 49
Casier pour petits aliments............................................. 50
Tiroir et couvercle convertibles
pour légumes/viande..................................................... 50
Réglage de la température
du tiroir convertible à légumes/viande ........................... 51
Bac à légumes et couvercle ........................................... 51
Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes............ 52
Tringles dans la porte ..................................................... 52
Accessoires de porte...................................................... 52
Clayette de congélateur.................................................. 53
Panier du congélateur..................................................... 53
ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ................... 53
Nettoyage du réfrigérateur.............................................. 53
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage.................... 54
Pannes de courant.......................................................... 55
Entretien avant les vacances
ou lors d’un déménagement........................................... 56
DÉPANNAGE..................................................................... 57
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............................................. 61
GARANTIE......................................................................... 62
CERTIFICATIONS DE FILTRE À EAU............................. 63
2
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
precautions:
■
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extensio n cord.
■
Disco n n e c t po wer befo re s er v ic i n g .
■
Replace all panels before operating.
■
Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.
To reduce th e ris k of fire, electric shock , or injury whe n u sin g your refrigerator, follow thes e ba s ic
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
■
Use nonflammable cleaner.
■
Keep flammable mater ia ls and vapors, such as
gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.
■
Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install
refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker.
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on
some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
W ARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
IMPORTANT – Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators
are still d a ngerous – even if th ey will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers sev eral diff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may hav e some or all of the items listed.
The locations of the features may not match your model.
Chrisper
Meat Locker
ExtendFreshExtendFresh
SuperbaSuperba
RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Freezer
4
Colder
3
1
2
Off
Automatic Exterior Moisture ControlAutomatic Exterior Moisture Control
ColderColder
4
3
1
2
ColdCold
1. Upper Freezer Light
2. Automatic Ice Maker (on some models)
3. Drop-in Door Rails
4. Model and Serial Number Label (on side wall)
5. Ice Maker Storage Bin (on some models)
6. Freezer Light (below Ice Maker Storage Bin)
7. Removable Freezer Shelf
8. Slide-out Freezer Baskets (number varies with model)
9. Snap-on Door Rails
10. Leveling Rollers (behind base grille)
11. Control Panel
12. Light
13. (AQUASENSE™) Water Filtration System
(on some models)
14. (FRESH CHILL™) Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control (on side wall)
15. Base Grille
16. (FRESH CHILL™) Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
with cover
17. Utility Compartment
18. (ROLLER TRAC™ SPILLCLEAN™) Shelves
19. Can Rack (number varies with model)
20. Wine Rack
21. Crisper Light
22. Crisper Cover with Humidity Control
23. Crisper Drawer
24. Door Bin with Stor-Lock
25. (SLIDE ‘N’ LOCK
TM
) Door Bins (on some models)
Other parts and features
(not shown in illustration above/optional on some
models)
Ice cube trays
Crisper humidity control
Egg/utility bin
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INSTALLING
Space Requirements
YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Y our Refrigerator
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packa ging materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial numb er
label).
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue. These products can damage the surface of
your refrigerat or. For more information, see the
“Important Safety Instructions” section.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is
fastened to the base grille.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring for your Refrigerator” section.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for .5" (1.25 cm) spa ce on each side and at the top.
.5" (1.25cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave some extra space at the back for the water line
connections. The refrigerator can be flush against the
back wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.
■ If you are installin g your refr igerator n ext to a fixed wall,
leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending
on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the r efrig erator near an ove n, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
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Electrical Requirements
Removing the Doors
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.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
NOTE: Before removing doors, open both doors and
remove base grille (see the “Base Grille” section).
Tools Needed:
¹⁄₄-inch hex-head socket wrench and ⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head
socket wrench.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. If you have a dispen ser ( ice or wa ter), di sconnect water
line (behind base grille).
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused,
grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be
provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a
switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any t ype of installation, cleaning ,
or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat,
Refrigerator or Fr eezer Contr ol dep ending on the mo del) t o
OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the
refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerat or o r Fr e ezer Control depending on
the model) to the desired setting.
■ Remove hose from clip.
■ Disconnect union nut and slide it back onto tube.
■ Remove metal insert from tube.
■ Remove union nut and spring.
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3. Remove left top hinge.
6. Replace doors.
■ Remove hinge cover and screws. DO NOT
REMOVE SCREW 1 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
■ Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires.
■ Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure
you protect water line from damage.
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4. Disassemble right top hinge.
■ Remove hinge cover and screws. DO NOT
REMOVE SCREW 2 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
■ Lift door up off bottom hinge.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Reconnect both ground wires.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
7. Reconnect wiring plug and both grounding wires.
8. Replace hinge cover and screws.
9. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
W ater System Preparation
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to
make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1. Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lifting up the signal arm as shown.
2
5. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary. Both bottom
hinges have similar construction. DO NOT REMOVE
SCREW 3 AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.
NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove the bottom
hinge to move refrigerator through a doorway.
3
2. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding
2-3 gallons (approximately 6-7 minutes) of water
through the dispenser. This will clean the system and
help clean air from the lines. Additional flushing may be
required in some households.
3. Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lowering the signal arm as shown.
4. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Ice
maker should then produce approximately 7 to 9
batches of ice in a 24-hour period. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced.
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Connecting to water line:
Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully bef ore y ou begin.
IMPORTANT :
■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
■ All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
■ Install copper tubing only in areas wh ere temperatures
will remain above freezing.
■ It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ic e.
Tools required:
■ Standard screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆-inch and ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrench es or two
adjustable wrenches
■ ¹⁄₄-inch nut driver
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal sed iment from
collecting in the valve.
4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of
refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄-inch O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄-inch hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
■ ¹⁄₄-inch drill bit
■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before p urchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a
piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆-inch saddle valve which reduces water
flow and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker wate r v al ve con t ains a fl ow was her wh ic h is
used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to
be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your
utility company.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is soli dly in the ¹⁄₄-inch drilled
hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a
watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush
the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the
copper tubing.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Scr ew compr ession nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free en d of the tubi ng into a cont ainer or sin k,
and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing
until water is clear . Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water
pipe. Coil copper tubing.
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Connecting to refrigerator:
1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten. Use the tube
clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the
tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help
prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is
pushed back against the wall. Move to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten
any connections (including connections at the
valve) or nuts that leak.
Factory Trim Kit
(on some models)
There may be an occasion when you will need to remove
the factory-installed trim kit, such as moving the
refrigerator to a new home or installing custom-made
decorator panels. Please read all instructions carefully
before removing the trim kit and decorator panels.
2 1
3
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-i n water straine r.
If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a
well is your source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be inst al le d in the ¹⁄₄-inch water line.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance
dealer. Install at either tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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Freezer Door Refrigerator Door
1. Decorator Panels
2. Filler Panels
3. Handles
1
2
Removing the Door P anels
NOTE: When removing and replacing decorator panels,
only the handle is removed. All other trim pieces remain
attached to the doors.
1. Remove the refrigerator and freezer handles:
■ Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that
hold each handle i n place.
■ Lift off handle. Make sure you keep screws for
reattaching handles.
2. Remove the door panels:
■ Open refrigerator or freezer door.
■ Slide out decorator panel and filler board.
■ Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.
■ Store panel and filler boards carefully to prevent
scratching.
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Replacing the Door Panels
17
7/16
"
12
3/16
"
28
1/2
"
60
3/8
"
1/4"
5/16"
TOP VIEW
3/4" min.
3/4"
1/4"
19
11/16
"
12
3/16
"
(7.93 mm)
(6.35 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(6.35 mm)
(7.93 mm)
(30.96 cm)
(
30.96 cm)
(
44.3 cm)
(
153.35 cm)
(
50.01 cm)
(
72.4 cm)
(19.05 mm min.)
(19.05 mm)
(6.35 mm)
(6.35 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(6.35 mm)
(7.93 mm)
TOP VIEW
3/4" min.
(19.05 mm min.)
3 1/4"
3/4"
1/4"
(82.55 mm min.)
(19.05 mm)
(6.35 mm)
3 1/4"
(82.55 mm min.)
1. Replace the refrigerator or freezer door panels:
■ Open refrigerator or freezer door.
■ Carefully slide the ¹⁄₈" decorator panel into place
behind the side trim.
■ Push the filler boar d into pla ce behind the dec orator
panel.
■ Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.
2. Attach the handles:
NOTE: Freezer door handle is notched to fit around the
dispenser panel.
■ Align the top of the refrigerator or freezer handle
flush with the top trim. Fasten the handle to the
refrigerator or freezer door with the screws, using a
Phillips screwdriver.
■ Repeat the process for the other handle.
Care of Decorator Pa nels
1. Clean panels with an anti-static cleaner (available in
electronics or computer departments) or mild soap and
water with a clean, soft, damp cloth.
2. Rinse panels thoroughly and blot dry using a dry, soft
cloth or chamois.
Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels:
22 cu. ft. 22 cu. ft.
Freezer door Refrigerator door
panel dimensions panel dimensions
3. DO NOT use paper towels or cleaners which contain
solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the
surface of the panels.
4. If small scratches should appear on the panels, they
may be filled using an automotive paste wax (NOT a
cleaner/wax combinatio n). Apply wax sparingly and
buff lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular
motion.
Installing Custom Wood P anels
If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, yo u
will need to create the panels yourself or consult your
cabinet maker or carpenter. See dimensional drawings for
wood panel inserts.
Flat panels:
You can create a custom flat panel ¹⁄₄" (6 mm) thick to
replace your decorator panels. Fl at wood panels less than
¹⁄₄" (6 mm) thick are not recommended.
Raised panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or
gluing wood panels to ¹⁄₄" (6 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄"
(19 mm) stock with routed edges.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
■ Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 25 lbs
■ Freezer door panels should not exceed 18 lbs (6.80
(9.98 kg).
kg) combined weight.
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25 and 27 cu. ft. 25 and 27 cu. ft.
Freezer door Refrigerator door
panel dimensions panel dimensions
11/16
19
(50.01 cm)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
"
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
14
(37.94 cm)
14
(37.94 cm)
15/16
15/16
"
"
7/16
20
"
(51.91 cm)
(160.97 cm)
3/8
63
"
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
Door Closing
Your r efrig erator has 2 fr ont adju stable r ollers — one o n the
right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
1. Plug in refrigerator.
2. Move the refrigerator into its fina l position.
3. Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this
section). The two leveling screws are part of the front
roller assemblies which are at the base of the
refrigerator on either side.
4. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn
the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the
refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower
that side. It may take several turns of the leveling
screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
3/4" min.
(19.05 mm min.)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
3 1/4"
(82.55 mm min.)
TOP VIEW
28
(72.4 cm)
3/4"
(19.05 mm)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
Base Grille
To remove the base grille:
1/2
"
3 1/4"
(82.55 mm min.)
TOP VIEW
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
3/4" min.
(19.05 mm min.)
3/4"
(19.05 mm)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws
and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the
refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both
leveling screws to the right. It may tak e several more
turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the
same amount.
6. Replace the base grille.
1. Open both refrigerator doors.
2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your
thumbs along the top. Push in with your thumbs and
pull up on the bottom.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base
grille after cleaning.
To replace the grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
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Understanding Sounds
You May Hear
USING YOUR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one
didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and
cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they
actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.
■ If your product i s equipped with an ice maker, you will
hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill
the ice maker for each cycle.
■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. Also, the thermostat refrigerator control, will click when cycling on and off.
■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,
the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to
keep your food items at the desired temperature. The
high efficiency compressor may cause yo ur new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you
may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the
air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
REFRIGERATOR
Ensuring Proper
Air Circul ation
In order to ensur e prop er temperatur es, you need to permi t
air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the
bottom of the fr e ezer se ction an d move s up. It th en en te rs
the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then
returns to the freezer as shown.
■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound
due to the ref r igerant flowing in your refrigerator.
■ Contraction and exp a nsion of the inside walls may
cause a popping noise.
■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by
the condenser fan.
■ You may hear water r unning into the drain pan dur ing
the defrost cycle.
Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda,
cereal, bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be
prevented and the temperature controls will not function
properly.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to
the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to
eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap
or cover foods tightly.
Checking airfl ow
To measure the amount of cold air being directed from the
freezer compartment into the refrigerator section, hold
your hand in front of the top vent. You can adjust the Air
Balance Control to feel the different amounts of airflow.
For further information on temperatures inside your
refrigerator, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.
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Setting the Controls
Adjusting Control Settings
For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your
refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset.
The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control should
both be at the “mid-settings” as shown in the illustrations
below.
The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator
compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the
mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to
the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.
Refrigerator
Colder
Cold
The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment
temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make
the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the midsetting make the temperature colder.
NOTE: You r pr oduct w ill not cool when the Fre ezer Contr ol
is set to OFF.
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2
4
3
Freezer
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous
section should be correct for normal household
refrigerato r usage. The con trol s are set corr ectl y when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
If you need to adjust temp eratures in the refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the char t below as a
guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION/REASON:
REFRIGERATOR section
too warm
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Room temperature very warm
FREEZER section too warm/ice
not made fast enough
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
ADJUSTMENT:
Turn
REFRIGERATOR
Control one-half
setting higher,
wait 24 hours,
then check the
freezer
temperature
Turn FREEZER
Control one-half
setting higher
Off
Give your refri gerator time to coo l down co mpletely befor e
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If you ad d food before the refrigerator has
cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder)
than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture control
continuously guards against moisture buildup on the
outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This control does not
have to be set or adjusted.
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2
4
3
Colder
■ Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
■ Heavy ice usage
■ Air diffuser blocked by items
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
FREEZER section too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Move packages
out of airstream
Turn
REFRIGERATOR
Control to next
lower number
Turn FREEZER
Control one-half
setting lower
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Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. Th is
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use
it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wra p or
aluminum foil.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.
Eggs
Store in original carton on interior shelf.
Fruit
Wash, let dry, and st or e in r efr igerator in pl asti c bags or
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are read y
to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a
refrigerator shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and
discolored ar eas. Wash in cold water an d drain. Pl ace in
plastic bag or plastic conta i ne r an d sto re in crisp er.
Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)
Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in
crisper.
Fish
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is
airtight and moist ure-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See
the following chart for storage times. When storing meat
longer than the times given, freeze the meat.
Chicken.................. ....... ...... ............................ 1 -2 days
Ground beef.................................................... 1-2 days
V ariety meats (liver, heart, etc.)....................... 1-2 days
Cold cuts......................................................... 3-5 days
Steaks/roasts......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ........ 3-5 days
Cured meats ........................................... ...... 7-10 days
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with pl astic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also b e used.
Storing frozen food
NOTE: For further information a bout preparing food fo r
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or
reliable cookbook.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
When you close and seal the package you must not allow
air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food
odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerato r, and
also dry out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
■ Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
■ Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
■ Heavy-duty aluminum foil
■ Plastic-coated paper
■ Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from saran
film)
■ Specified freezer self-sealing plastic bags
Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.
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Do not use:
■ Bread wrappers
■ Non-polyethylene plastic containers
■ Containers without tight lids
■ Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
■ Thin, semi-permeable wrap
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze any lar ge quantity of
food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per
cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave
enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around
packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the fr ont so
the door can close tightly.
Storage times will vary a ccor ding to t he qu ality and t ype of
food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
moisture-proof), and the storage temp erature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30
minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.
REFRIGERATOR
FEATURES
Ice Maker Storage Bin
To remove the ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then
slide it back toward the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position.
Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use warm water to melt the ice if
necessary. Never use anything sharp to break up the
ice in the bin. This can cause damage to the bin an d
the dispenser mechanism.
5. Wash with a mild detergent, rinse well and dry
thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When you replace the bin, make sure it is pushed in
all the way or the dispenser will not work. Then push
the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice
production. Make sure the door is closed tightly.
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To dispense ice:
W ater and Ice Dispensers
(on some models)
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
Depending on your model, you may have one or more of
the following optio ns: The ability to select eit her crushed or
cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the
dispenser, or a lock option to avoid accidental dispensing.
The ice dispenser
Ice dispenses from t he ice maker storage bin in the freez er.
When the dispenser lever is pressed:
■ A trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser
and the ice bin.
■ Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute.
■ When you release the dispenser lever, the trap door
closes and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing
system will not operate when the freezer door is open.
Some models dispense both cu bed and crushed ice.
Before dispen sing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.
The button controls are designed for easy use and
cleaning.
■ For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red
indicator appears in the window above the CUBE
button.
1. Press button for the desired type of ice.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever.
Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice
does not fall outside of the glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of
pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice
dispenser. Pr essing hard will not make the ice dispense
faster or in greater quantities.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-
flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice
away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin,
not through the dispenser.
The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a container behind the meat
drawer. It holds approximately 1¹⁄₂ quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water
dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 L). It will take three to four
minutes for the water to begin dispensing. The water you
draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
IMPORTANT: The small removable tray at the bottom of
the dispenser is d e signed to catch small spills and allow
for easy cleaning. Th ere is no drain i n the tray. Th e tray can
be removed from the dispenser and carried to the sink to
be emptied or cleaned.
ICE
CRUSH CUBE
■ For crushed ice, press the CRUSH button until the red
indicator appears in the window above the CRUSH
button.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being
dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing
crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and
pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from
CRUSH to CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be
dispensed along with the first cubes.
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To dispense water:
1. Press a glass against the water dispenser lever.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a
fresh supply.
The dispenser light
The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on
manually by pressing the “ON” button at the right hand
side of the contr ol panel . The red indicator above the “ON”
button will appear. On some models: Whenever you use
the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on.
LIGHT
W ater Filtration and
Monitoring System
(on some models)
The water filter indicator light
The water filter indicator light will help you know when to
change your water filter cartridge. The light is located at
the top of the refrigerator compartment. The light will
change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is almost
time to change the water filter cartridge (90% of the filter
life has been used). It is recommended that you replace
the water filter car tridge when the wate r filter indic ator light
changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or
ice maker decreases noticeably. (See “Changing a water
filter cartridge ” la ter in thi s se c tio n. )
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
OFF ON
NOTE: See the “Changing the Light Bulbs” section for
information on changing the dispenser light bulb.
On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a
rocker-style type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and
push again to turn the light off.
The dispenser lock
Your dispenser can be turned of f for easy cleaning or to
prevent accidental dispensing by small children and pets.
To turn off the dispenser, press the LOCK button. The
indicator will appear above the LOCK button and the ice
and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the
dispenser, press the UNLOCK button until the indicator
appears. Then continue to dispense ice or water as usual.
(on some mode ls)
DISPENSER
LOCK
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the
product, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It
simply deactivates the dispenser levers.
UNLOCK
After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water
filter indicator light by pressing the light switch 5 times
within 10 seconds. The in dica to r li gh t wi ll chan ge from red
to green when the system is reset.
Changing a water filter cartridge
The water filter is located below the freezer comp artment
door.
1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap in the front base
grille below the freezer compartment door. Rotate the
cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull the
cap and filter cartridge out through the base grille.
NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some
spilling may occur.
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2. Remove the cartr idge cap b y sliding i t of f the end of the
old cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or right. DO
NOT DISCARD THE CAP.
Using the dispenser without the water filter
You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge.
Your water will not be filtered. If you run the dispenser
without a water filter cartridge, keep the cartridge cap and
replace it in the base grille for future use.
1. Remove the water filter cartridge (See “Changing a
water filter cartridge” earlier in this section.) Then slide
the cartridge ca p off the end of the filter cartridge. DO
NOT DISCARD THE CAP.
3. Take th e new cartridge out of it s packaging and r emove
protective cover from o-rings.
4. Slide the cartrid ge cap onto the new cartridge as
shown.
5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the
new filter cartridge into the base grille until it stops.
Rotate the cartridge cap clockwise to a horizontal
position.
2. With the cartridge cap in the ver tical pos ition, i nsert the
cap into the base grille until it stops.
3. Rotate the cartridge cap to a horizontal position.
NOTE: The cartridge cap may not be even with the
base grille.
Ordering replacement filter s
To order more water filter cartridges, call 1-800-422-1230
and ask for accessory Part #4392857 or contact your
authorized KitchenAid dealer.
6. RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE
WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 2-3 gallons or 6-7
minutes). This will clean the system and clear air from
the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may
spurt out of the dispenser.
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Refrigerator Shelves
The shelves in y our r efrigera tor ar e adju stable t o meet y our
individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or
wire shelves.
Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also
reduce the amount of ti me the refrigerator door is open,
and save energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelv es with warm water
when they are col d. Shelves may break if exp o sed to
sudden temperature changes or impact. For your
protection tempere d glass is d esigned to sh atter into many
small pebble-size pieces. This is normal.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
To remove shelves from the shipping position (shelves
LOWLOW
HIGH
are shipped upside down):
1. Grasp front of upper shelf with one hand and use other
hand to remove packing material from shelf area.
2. Lower front of upper shelf until shelf hooks can be
removed from slots in shelf supports on the back
refrigerator wall. Pull shelf forward to remove.
3. Flip shelf over.
4. Insert rear shelf hooks into slots in shelf supports.
5. Tilt front of shelf up until rear hooks drop into slots.
6. Lower front of shelf. Check to make sure that shelf is
securely in position.
Slide-out shelves (on some models)
Some shelves slide out, providing easier access to foods
stored in back.
To slid e out shelf, carefully pull front of shelf toward
you.
To slide in shelf, push shelf in until it stops.
Deli Drawer
(on some models)
The deli drawer provides a convenient place to store
raisins, nuts, spreads, and other small items at normal
refrigerator temperatures.
To remove the deli drawer:
1. Slide the deli drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the
way.
Replace the deli drawer by sliding it back in fully past
the drawer stop.
To remove a shelf from the metal frame:
1. Pull shelf out to the stop.
2. Tilt front of the shelf up and pull it out a little further.
3. Lift up shelf so that it moves through the slot in the
frame.
Replace the shelf in the reverse order.
Shelves and shelf frame s
To remove a shelf/frame:
1. Tilt up front of the shelf/frame.
2. Pull shelf/frame.
Convertible Vegetable/Meat
Drawer and Cover
To remove the drawer:
1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly and slide it out t h e rest of the way.
3. Replace the drawer by sliding it past the drawer stop.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the drawer and the crisper.
2. Lift the front of the cover off of the supports and
remove it by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit the back of the cover into the notch supports on the
walls of the refrigerator and lower it into place.
2. Replace the drawer and crisper.
To replace a shelf/frame:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf
supports on the back refrigerator wall.
2. Tilt up front of shelf/frame.
3. Lower the front of the shelf into position.
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Convertible Vegetable/Meat
LOW
HIGH
Crisper and Crisper Cover
Drawer Temperature Control
The convertible v egeta ble/mea t dr awer can be ad justed to
properly chill meats or vegetables. Unlike most chilled
meat drawer systems, the Temperature Control cools the
air inside the pan. (Most systems chill only the pan itself,
which doesn’t cool the air inside the pan evenly).
Chilling the air inside the pan provides more even cooling
and reduces “sp ot ” freezing. The Temperature Control can
be set to keep meats at the recommended storage
temperatures (28°F-32°F are the recommended storage
temperatures from the National Livestock and Meat
Board).
To store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures
(which need to be warmer than those for meat), set the
control at the Vegetable setting, all the way to the left.
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide crisper out the rest of the way.
Replace the crisper by sliding it back in ful ly past the
drawer stop.
To remove the crisper cover:
1. Remove crisper.
2. Holding glass insert firmly, grasp one side of crisper
cover and lift the other side up from the bottom.
3. Slide the glass insert out to remove.
4. Lift cover frame up and remove.
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness even more, remember
to wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before
storing. Always store meat as recommended by the
National Livestock and Meat Board. See “Storing Fresh
Food” in the “Food Storage Guide” section for more
information.
Adjusting the control
The convertible co nt rol comes preset f or yo u a t th e lo west
meat setting. Move it to the mid-setting or “colder” as
desired.
To ch ange a c ontr o l setti ng: Move the control to the right
(colder) or to the left (less cold).
To store vegetables: Move the control all the way to the
left to the VEG setting.
Veg/Meats Veg/Meats
Temperature Temperature
MEATS
VEG
To replace the crisper cover:
1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of
the refrigerator.
2. Lower front of the cover frame into place.
3. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower
front into place.
Crisper Humidity Control
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between
LOW and HIGH.
■ LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best
storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
■ HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best
storage of fresh, leafy vegetables .
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to
the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between
adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food
time to change.
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