Kitchenaid KBBX104EPA Use & Care
BOTTOM-MOUNT BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR
W10745312A
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ENCASTRÉ AVEC
CONGÉLATEUR EN DESSOUS
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à www.KitchenAid.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE USE..................................................................................4
REFRIGERATOR USE....................................................................5
Using the Controls .......................................................................5
REFRIGERATOR CARE .................................................................7
Cleaning........................................................................................7
Lights............................................................................................7
Power Interruptions......................................................................8
Vacation Care...............................................................................8
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..............................................11
AVANT UTILISATION ...................................................................12
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................13
Utilisation des commandes........................................................13
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR............................................16
Nettoyage...................................................................................16
Lampes.......................................................................................16
Pannes de courant.....................................................................16
Entretien avant les vacances .....................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................8
Refrigerator Operation..................................................................8
Temperature and Moisture...........................................................9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...........................................................9
In the U.S.A. .................................................................................9
In Canada .....................................................................................9
WARRANTY ..................................................................................10
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................17
Fonctionnement du réfrigérateur ...............................................17
Température et humidité............................................................17
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................18
Aux É.-U. ....................................................................................18
Au Canada..................................................................................18
GARANTIE.....................................................................................19
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow thes e basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Do not remove ground prong.
■ Do not use an adapter.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ Disconnect power before servicing.
■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.
■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■ Use nonflammable cleaner.
■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.
■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
■ It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the
power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by
means of an accessible multi-pole switch installed upstream
of the socket in conformity with national safety standards.
■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
■ To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be
fixed in accordance with the instructions.
■ Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
■ To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the
refrigerator.
■ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous
– even if they 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.
BEFORE USE
Remove the Packaging
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub 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 refrigerator. For
more information, see “Refrigerator Safety.”
■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions
in “Refrigerator Care.”
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REFRIGERATOR USE
Temperature
Cold . . . Coldest
Cold . . . Coldest
Temperature
Fast Cooling 3 sec.
Fridge Alarm Lock
Fast Cooling 3 sec.
Freezer
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Using the Controls
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FRIDGE COMPARTMENT
1. Control Panel 6. Eggs Tray
2. Fan 7. Door Bins/
3. Glass Shelves Dairy Compartment
4. Fruit and Vegetable Drawer 8. Bottle Door Bin
5. Rating Plate 9. Bottle Separators
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
10. Ice Cube Tray 11. Freezer Drawers
The control panel is located between the refrigerator and freezer
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compartments. You must open the refrigerator door to access it.
Cooling On/Off
Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is
turned off, and the interior lights will be deactivated. However,
the product will remain connected to the power supply.
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■ To turn cooling off, press and hold the COOLING ON/OFF
button for 3 seconds.
When cooling is off, the control panel lights will turn off.
■ To turn cooling back on, press COOLING ON/OFF again.
Fan Operation
The fan helps in distributing cool air evenly throughout the
refrigerator and freezer compartments, improving food
preservation and humidity reduction. To maximize the
effectiveness of the fan, do not block the air vents with
food or other items.
When the fan is active, it will automatically turn on and off as
needed. The fan icon on the control panel indicates that the
fan is active.
■ To manually turn the fan off, press and hold the ALARM and
LOCK buttons on the control panel at the same time for
3 seconds. The fan icon will turn off.
When the fan is off, energy consumption is reduced.
However, food preservation may be negatively affected,
especially if the ambient temperature in the room exceeds
80°F (27°C). Also, excess humidity may result in
condensation forming inside the product.
■ To turn the fan back on, press ALARM and LOCK at the same
time for 3 seconds again. The fan icon will turn on when the
fan has been reactivated.
NOTE: The fan will automatically reset to Active mode after a
power outage or if cooling is turned off and then back on.
Defrost Function
Your model has an automatic defrost function. It is not necessary
to perform any manual defrosting procedures.
NOTE: To ensure consistent defrosting and avoid buildup of
moisture, regularly clean the defrost drain in the refrigerator
compartment. See “Cleaning.”
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Temperature Controls
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make
sure that the controls are still set to the “mid-settings.”
IMPORTANT:
■ Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you
add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your
food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the set points to a colder than
recommended setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.
■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator
or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
■ The preset settings should be correct for normal household
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
■ Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the
temperatures before other adjustments are made.
Adjusting the Controls:
The FRIDGE button adjusts the refrigerator compartment
temperature. There are five settings, from left (less cold)
to right (coldest). The recommended “mid-setting” is the
third (middle) setting.
■ Each press of the FRIDGE button changes the control by one
setting from left to right. (After reaching the fifth setting, the
sequence reverts back to the first setting.)
Fast Freeze
The Fast Freeze feature assists with full grocery loads in the
freezer, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
■ To turn on the Fast Freeze feature, press and hold the
FREEZER button for 3 seconds. When the feature is
activated, the Freezer temperature setting indicators will light
up from left to right.
■ The Fast Freeze feature will remain on for 48 hours unless
manually turned off. To manually turn it off, press and hold the
FREEZER button for 3 seconds again. When the feature has
been turned off, the Freezer temperature setting display will
return to the previous setting.
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer,
use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
CONDITION: TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR
too cold
REFRIGERATOR
too warm
FREEZER
too cold
FREEZER
too warm
FRIDGE 1 setting warmer (left)
[Press FRIDGE 4 times]
FRIDGE 1 setting colder (right)
[Press FRIDGE 1 time]
FREEZER 1 setting warmer (left)
[Press FREEZER 4 times]
FREEZER 1 setting colder (right)
[Press FREEZER 1 time]
Control Lock
The controls can be locked to avoid unintentional setting
changes.
■ To lock the controls, press and hold the LOCK button for
3 seconds. The lock icon on the control panel indicates
that the controls are locked.
Fast Cool
The Fast Cool feature assists with full grocery loads in the
refrigerator or temporarily warm room temperatures.
■ To turn on the Fast Cool feature, press and hold the FRIDGE
button for 3 seconds. When the feature is activated, the
Fridge temperature setting indicators will light up from left to
right.
■ The Fast Cool feature will remain on for 12 hours unless
manually turned off. To manually turn it off, press and hold the
FRIDGE button for 3 seconds again. When the feature has
been turned off, the Fridge temperature setting display will
return to the previous setting.
The FREEZER button adjusts the freezer compartment
temperature. There are five settings, from left (less cold)
to right (coldest). The recommended “mid-setting” is the
third (middle) setting.
■ Each press of the FREEZER button changes the control by
one setting, from left to right. (After reaching the fifth setting,
the sequence reverts back to the first setting.)
If you press any button on the control panel when the
controls are locked, the control panel will beep and the lock
icon will flash. You must first unlock the controls in order to
change any settings.
■ To unlock the controls, press and hold the LOCK button for
3 seconds again. The lock icon will turn off.
Alarm Functions
The red alarm icon on the control panel can indicate a variety
of problems with the product.
Door Ajar Alarm
Alarm Behavior: The alarm icon flashes and an audible alarm
sounds.
This indicates that one of the doors has been left open for an
extended period of time.
■ Close the door to reset the alarm.
Power Outage Alarm
Alarm Behavior: The alarm icon flashes and an audible alarm
sounds with the doors closed.
This indicates that a power outage has occurred.
■ Press the ALARM button on the control panel to reset the
alarm. If the audible alarm stops but the alarm icon stays
on (constant instead of flashing), see “Freezer Temperature
Alarm” in this section.
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