KitchenAid KFIS27CXWH3, KFIS27CXWH2, KFIS27CXWH1, KFIS27CXWH0, KFIS27CXMS6 Owner’s Manual

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please visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com for additional information. Ifyou still need assistance, call us at 1-800-422-1230.
In Canada, visit our website at www.kitchenaid.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Para obtener acceso a "lnstrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador" en espa_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de
su producto, visite: www.kitchenaid.com.

Necesitara su nQmero de modelo y de serie, ubicado en el interior del compartimiento del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des mati res

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ..................................................................... 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 2

REFRIGERATOR USE ........................................................................... 8

REFRIGERATOR CARE ....................................................................... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 14

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS .................................................... 16

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS .................................................................. 17

WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 19

SI_CURITI_ DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR ..................................................... 20

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ................................................... 21

UTILISATION DU RI=FRIGI=RATEUR ................................................. 27

ENTRETIEN DU RI_FRIGI_RATEUR ................................................... 33

DI_PANNAGE ........................................................................................ 34

FEUlLLES DE DONNI=ES SUR LE PRODUlT .................................... 37

WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 39

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use nonflammable cleaner.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

• Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).

• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).

• Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

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 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

• Takeoffthedoors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for

cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
"walk" the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor
damage could occur.

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.

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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."

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.

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 a V2"
(1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for a 1"
(2.54 cm) space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an
ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line

connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave a 33/4'' (9.5 cm) minimum space between the refrigerator and
wall to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the

refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F
(13°C).

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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.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp 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 type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn Cooling OFF, and then disconnect the

refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished,
reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn Cooling
ON. See "Using the Controls."

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Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Flat-blade screwdriver • 1A"Nut driver

• 7/le"and V2"Open-end or two • _A"Drill bit
adjustable wrenches • Cordless drill

IMPORTANT:

• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

• Do not use a piercing-type or ¾e" (4.76 mm) saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.

• For models with water filters, the disposable water filter
should be replaced at least every 6 months.

Wa_rPmssum

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a V4"hole in the cold water pipe you

have selected.

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and
120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water

dispenser and ice maker. Ifyou have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and

827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your

cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.

If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water Filtration
System."

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: Ifyou turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Connect to Water Line

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"to 11/4"(12.7 mm to 31.8 mm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

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 sediment from collecting in the valve.

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Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the rear of the refrigerator to the water

pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4"(6.35 mm)
O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.

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A. Cold waterpipe

B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"drilled hole in

the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly
and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten or

you may crush the copper tubing.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn
ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.

Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.

Connect to Refrigerator

Depending on your model, the water line may come down from
the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions

for your model.
Style 1

1. Remove the plastic cap from water supply connection. Place
brass nut and compression sleeve on copper tube end as

shown.

A. Brass nut

B. Compression sleeve

2. Place end of the copper tubing into the plastic water valve
supply line. Slide the brass nut over the sleeve and screw the
nut into supply line.

3. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water
line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn
the nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely
tighten. Do not overtighten.

4. Check connection by pulling on the copper tubing.

5. Fastentheplasticwaterlinetotherefrigeratorwitha"P"
clamp.Slidetheplasticwaterlineintotheretainer. CompletetheInstallation

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A. Brass nut C. "P" Clamp
B. Compression sleeve

6. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.

Style 2

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on

copper tubing.

2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Fasten the plastic water line
to the refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Flush the water system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included
later in this section after "Final Steps."

Remove and Replace Handles

1. Using a 3/32"or 1/8"Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews
located on the side of each handle. See Metal Handle

graphics 1 and 2.

2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep
the screws for reattaching the handles.

3. To replace the handles, reverse the directions.

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A. Copper tubing
B. Compression nut
C. Compression sleeve

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Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.

D. Water valve inlet port

E. "P" clamp

Remove Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

• Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.

• Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift
them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the

door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.

TOOLS NEEDED: _e", 3/8",1/4"hex-head socket wrench,
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it
toward you.

3. Startingwiththeright-handsidedoor,removethepartsforthe
tophingeasshowninTopHingegraphic.Lifttherefrigerator

doorfromthebottomhingepin.

4. Removethehingepincoverfromthebottomhingepinand
keepitforlateruse.SeeBottomHingegraphic.

5. Removetophingecoverfromleftsiderefrigeratordoor.

6. Removethefa£;adefromthefrontofthetopofthecabinet.
Removethescrewonthebacksideofthecenterofthe

fa£_ade,thenslidethefa£;adeforwardandoutfromunderthe
hinge.

7. Disconnectthewiringpluglocatedontopofthehingeby
wedgingaflat-bladescrewdriveroryourfingernailbetween

thetwosections.

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Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar
while pulling the water line out of the water line connector.

9.

Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

NOTE: On some models, remove the hinge pin cover from the
bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge

graphic.

10. Using a 3/8"hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from
the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.

Replace Doors and Hinges

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Assemble the parts for the top hinges as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.

Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are

working.

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Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door
aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.

4. Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side
refrigerator door.

5. Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar
ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.

6. Check for leaks. Replace the fa£_adeand top hinge covers.

Adjust the Doors

There are two leveler foot screws located at the base of the
refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the

door to close more easily, use the following instructions.

1. Using a 1/4"hex driver, turn the leveling screw on each side to
raise or lower that side of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws which
makes them easier to turn. It may take several turns of the
leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

• To raise, turn the leveling screw clockwise.

• To lower, turn the leveling screw counterclockwise.

A. Leveling screw

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Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as
you like. Ifnot, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by

turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several
more turns, and you should turn both screws the same

amount.

3. Replace the base grille.

Final Steps

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace

the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove Drawer Front

1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the
drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in
the drawer front.

3. Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front
Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1. Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert
the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the
drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2. Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two
screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets.

See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3. Completely tighten the four screws.

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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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to
refrigerator and freezer.

Top Hinges

A. Hinge Cover Screw

B, Top Hinge Cover
C, 5/18"Hex-Head Hinge Screws
D. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinges

A, Hinge Pin Cover
B, Bottom Hinge
C. Hinge Screws

Fa_:ade

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Wiring Plug

A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws

A. 3/32"or 1/8"Setscrew

Water Connection

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REFRIGERATOR USE

There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be
opened and closed either separately or together.

There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door.

• When the left side door is opened, the hinged seal
automatically folds inward so that it is out of the way.

• When both doors are closed, the hinged seal automatically
forms a seal between the two doors.

A. Hinged seal

The refrigerator and freezer controls are located on the dispenser
panel and display screen.

Cooling On/Off

Toturn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP button on the
dispenser panel for 3 seconds. Your refrigerator and freezer will
not cool when cooling is off.

Toturn cooling back on, press and hold the TEMP button for
3 seconds again.

Temperature Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory.

Toview set points, press the TEMP button on the dispenser panel.
The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the
freezer and 38°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.

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 higher (colder) than
recommended setting will not cool the compartments any

faster.
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.

The display screen on the dispenser control panel has a
backlight, which will turn off automatically when the controls

have not been used for 2 minutes or more. When the backlight
is off, the first press of a control button or the display screen
will only reactivate the backlight, without changing any

settings. Within 2 minutes after the backlight has been
reactivated, additional presses of control buttons or the
display screen will change the applicable settings.

Display screen

Language Preference

The language of the text on the display screen can be set to
English, Spanish or French.

• To change the display screen text from English to Spanish or
French, press the HOME button on the dispenser panel. On

the display screen, press OPTIONS, then PREFERENCES,
then LANGUAGE. Select ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRAN(_AIS
(French), wait 15 seconds or press BACK, and the screen text
will be changed.

To change the display screen text from Spanish to English,
press the HOME button on the dispenser panel. On the
display screen, press .OPCIONES, then PREFERENCIAS., then
IDIOMA. Select INGLES, wait 15 seconds or press ATRAS,

and the screen text will be changed.
To change the display screen text from French to English,

press the HOME button on the dispenser.panel. On the
display screen, press OPTIONS, then PREFERENCES, then

LANGUE. Select ANGLAIS, wait 15 seconds or press
RETOUR, and the screen text will be changed.

Door Ajar Alarm

The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator
or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is

turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes.

• Close both doors to turn it off. The feature then resets and will
reactivate when either door is left open again for 5 minutes.

If you need to keep the doors open and wish to silence the
alarm for up to 5 minutes, press SNOOZE on the display

screen.
If you need to keep the doors open and wish to silence the

alarm for longer than 5 minutes, press RESET on the display
screen. The alarm will remain off until both doors are closed,
then will reactivate when either door is left open again for

5 minutes.

Adjusting the Controls

To adjust the set points, press the TEMP button on the dispenser
panel. Set points and adjusting information will appear on the
display screen.

Refrigerator Controls
Make sure REFRIGERATOR is selected. The up and down arrows

on the display screen allow you to adjust the refrigerator
compartment temperature. The set point range for the refrigerator

is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C).

• Press the down arrow to lower the set point.

• Press the up arrow to raise the set point.
NOTE: To view Celsius temperatures, press UNITS. To return

the display setting to Fahrenheit, press UNITS again.

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Freezer Controls

Make sure FREEZER is selected. The up and down arrows on the
display screen allow you to adjust the freezer compartment

temperature. The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 5°F
(-21 °C to -15°C).

• Press the down arrow to lower the set point.

• Press the up arrow to raise the set point.
NOTE: To view Celsius temperatures, press UNITS. To return

the display setting to Fahrenheit press UNITS again.

CONDITION: TEMPERATURE

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR Setting

1° higher

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR Setting

1° lower

FREEZER too cold FREEZER Setting

1° higher

FREEZER too warm/too little ice FREEZER Setting

1° lower

Press BACK to exit adjust mode.

Photos

The refrigerator comes from the factory with the display screen
preloaded with photos provided by the manufacturer. You may

choose to keep or delete these photos.
NOTE: The display screen has a capacity of 100 photos.

USB Port
A USB port is located under the display screen in the dispenser

area as shown.

Upload Photos to the Display

1. Remove the cover from the USB port.

2. With the Home Screen shown on the Display, press PHOTOS
and insert the USB memory device. The control panel will

display all JPEG photos found on the USB memory device.
NOTE: Up to 100 photos can be uploaded to the display

screen.

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A. USB port cover
B. USB memory device

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Touch the photos you wish to select. The selected photos will
be highlighted.

NOTE: A selected image will be unselected if it is touched
again.

4. Press UPLOAD SELECTED to upload just the selected
photos, or press UPLOAD THIS PAGE to upload the six
photos visible on the screen. Repeat this process to upload
up to 100 photos.

5. Remove the USB memory device and replace the cover on the
USB port.

IMPORTANT:
Uploading will be interrupted if any of the following occur:

• If any of the FILL buttons, dispenser paddles or CANCEL are
pressed.

• If a door ajar alarm, or power outage occurs during uploading.

• If the USB memory device is removed.
NOTE: If the USB memory device is removed while uploading

photos, the display will show only the photos that have
completely transferred. If no photos have completely
transferred, the display returns to the Home screen.

IMPORTANT:

• A USB memory device is not provided with the refrigerator.
Some USB memory devices are not readable. The USB port

supports only USB 1.1 and 2.0 standard memory devices.
Upload photos stored in the main directory of the USB

memory device, not from any designated folder.
The USB reads only JPEG photos. To decrease upload time,

consider reducing the image resolution.
NOTE: The recommended image resolution is 480 x

272 pixels.
Do not download any photos directly from digital cameras or

other external devices.

• The USB port does not work as a charging device.

• The ice and water dispensers will not function when the USB
memory device is inserted into the USB port.

Delete Photos from the Display

Photos can be removed from the display once uploaded.

1. Select the image(s) you wish to delete by touching it on the
display. The selected photos will be highlighted.

2. Press DELETE SELECTED to delete just the selected photos,
or press DELETE ALL to delete all uploaded photos.

NOTE: A FACTORY RESET will also delete all uploaded
photos from the display screen.

IMPORTANT:
Deleting will be interrupted if any of the following occur:

• If any of the FILL buttons, dispenser paddles or CANCEL are
pressed.

• If a door ajar alarm, or power outage occurs during deleting.

Slideshow

1. From the Home screen, press PHOTOS. Photos previously
uploaded will be displayed.

2. Press SLIDESHOW, and all uploaded photos will appear in the
slideshow.

NOTE: After 1 hour of slideshow running time, the display
screen will automatically return to the Energy Save Mode

(Sleep Mode). Touch the display screen to exit Energy Save
Mode (Sleep Mode) and return to slideshow.

IMPORTANT:

Slideshow will be interrupted if any of the following occur:

• If any of the FILL touch pads or dispenser paddles are
pressed, or if you press anywhere in the display screen.

• If a door ajar alarm, or power outage occurs.

When slideshow is interrupted, restart the slideshow by following
steps 1 and 2.

Measurement

Provides measurement equivalents for common liquids, solids,
butter and miscellaneous items.

Substitutions

Provides substitutions for common ingredients used in recipes.
Recommends ingredients that can be substituted for some
liquids, powders and solids that you may not have on hand when
preparing a recipe.

Options

Lock

See "Waterand Ice Dispensers."

Timer

To assist with general kitchen activities, the controls include a
timer feature.

1. On the display screen, press OPTIONS, then TIMER.

2. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the hours and minutes
as desired.

3.

To start the timer countdown, press START. The timer will not
start if you exit the timer screen without pressing START.

• When the timer is counting down, press PAUSE to pause

the countdown. Press START again to restart the
countdown.

• To reset the timer to zero, press RESET at any time.

• Press MAXIMIZE to increase the size of the countdown on

the display screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the
display will return to the previous screen.

IMPORTANT: When using the timer, you can also use other
control and dispenser features. Press the HOME button on the
dispenser panel. The timer countdown will be shown at the

top of the display screen.

4.

When the countdown reaches zero, the timer clock will blink
and a tone will sound, repeating every 30 seconds. Press

RESET to turn off the tone and reset the timer feature.

Use and Care

Provides assistance or service information and brief answers to
some frequently asked questions.

Max Cool

The Max Cool feature assists with periods of heavy ice usage, full
grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.

On the display screen, press OPTIONS, then MAX COOL. The
display screen indicates whether the feature is on or off. Press the

MAX COOL icon to toggle between settings.

Once activated, the Max Cool setting will remain on for 24 hours
unless manually turned off. The display will continue to show

your normal temperature set points.
NOTE: If increased ice production is desired at all times, change

the freezer control to a lower setting. Setting the freezer to a
colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream,
harder.

Water Filter

Provides water filter status and replacement filter ordering
information. After water filter is replaced, press RESET to change
the water filter status. See "Water Filter System."

Ice Maker

Allows you to turn the ice maker on and off.
Outage

Provides a power outage history showing the dates and times the
power was out. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

Preferences

Allows you to set Language preference. See "Using the Controls."
Allows you to set Ice, Water and Dispensing preferences. See

"Water and Ice Dispensers."

Settings
Time and Date

• To change the time and date displayed, press OPTIONS, then
SETTINGS, then TIME & DATE.

To change the time, use the up and down arrows.
To change the date, press CHANGE DATE, then use the

arrows to adjust the setting as desired.

Sound Volume

• To adjust the volume of all dispenser and control sounds,
press OPTIONS, then SE-i-i-INGS, then VOLUME. Select the

desired volume, then wait 15 seconds or press BACK.

NOTE: Selecting MUTE will not disable the Door Ajar Alarm.

Screen Brightness

• To adjust the brightness of the display screen, press
OPTIONS, then SE-i-i-INGS, then BRIGHTNESS. Select the

desired brightness, then wait 15 seconds or press BACK.

Factory Reset

• To reset all system settings and preferences to the factory
defaults, press OPTIONS, then SE-i-i-INGS, then FACTORY

RESET. On the next screen, press YES to confirm. If you
unintentionally press YES instead of NO, you will have
3 seconds to press CANCEL and retain your custom settings.

IMPORTANT: When choosing to return to the default settings,
all customized preferences will be lost - including temperature
set points, dispensing preferences and presets, language
selection, volume and brightness settings, time and date, and

all photos saved in the display screen.

Touch Screen Care

IMPORTANT: Do not use sharp objects when using the touch

screen. Doing so could damage the screen.
For information about cleaning the touch screen, see "Cleaning."

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Depending on your model, adjust the control to any

setting between FRUIT and VEGETABLES or LOW and HIGH.
FRUIT / LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with

skins.
VEGETABLES / HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy

vegetables.

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IMPORTANT:

After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing
the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container

to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds,
then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to
flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and
releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off)

until a total of 4 gal. (15 L) has been dispensed. This will flush
air from the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare
the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be required in
some households. As air is cleared from the system, water

may spurt out of the dispenser.

• Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill
water.

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.

The dispensing system will not operate when the refrigerator
door is open and/or when a USB device is placed into the
USB port.

Options

Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the
following options: the ability to select crushed or cubed ice, a pull-
out tray, a light that turns on when you use the dispenser, a lock to
avoid unintentional dispensing or an indicator that tells you when

there has been a power outage.
NOTES:

• The language of the text on the display screen can be set to
English, Spanish or French. For information about changing

the language, see "Using the Controls."
The display screen on the dispenser control panel has a

backlight, which will turn off automatically when the controls
have not been used for 2 minutes or more. When the backlight

is off, the first press of a control button or the display screen
will only reactivate the backlight, without changing any
settings. Within 2 minutes after the backlight has been

reactivated, additional presses of control buttons or the
display screen will change the applicable settings.

Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a

fresh supply.
The default display unit for water dispensing is ounces. The units

can be changed to cups or liters.
To Dispense Water (Standard):

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser pad OR
place the glass below the water dispenser and press the water

dispenser button.

2.

You can dispense water by the ounce, cup, or liter. Press
UNITS to select your desired setting. Minimum and maximum

volumes are listed below.

Units Minimum

Ounces 1

Cups V4
Liters 0.05

3.

Press the up and down arrows to adjust the volume as

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desired.
NOTE: Most coffee cups (commonly 4 to 6 oz [118 to 177 mL]

per cup) are not the same size as a measuring cup (8 oz
[237 mL]). You may need to adjust the volume to avoid

unintentionally overfilling coffee cups. The Measured Fill
feature is based on standard household water pressure of
60 psi. Users with low water pressure may need to adjust the

volume selection accordingly.

4.

To dispense water, press a sturdy glass against the water
dispenser pad OR place the glass below the water dispenser

and press the water dispenser button.

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NOTE: While dispensing water, the digital display will count
down how much water remains to be dispensed, according to

the volume you selected. The flow of water will automatically
stop once the desired volume has been dispensed.

5.

To stop dispensing before the selected volume has been
dispensed, remove the glass from the dispenser pad OR press

the water dispenser button a second time.
NOTE: If you stop dispensing before the desired volume has

been dispensed, the digital display will continue to show how
much water remains to be dispensed. The display will exit the
Measured Fill screen after 15 seconds of inactivity.

To select a new volume or select the same volume again, you
must first finish dispensing the selected volume, or turn off the

Measured Fill feature and then turn it back on.

Preset Volumes

The dispenser can store up to three preset water volumes, for
easy dispensing into commonly used containers.

• To store presets, press WATER, then PRESET. Locate a blank
or unwanted preset on the display screen. Press and hold that
preset for 3 seconds, and the preset adjustment menu will
appear on the display screen. Adjust the units and volume of

water as desired, as instructed in steps 2 and 3 of the
previous section. Press PRESET to save the preset.

• To use presets, press WATER, then PRESET, then press and
release the desired preset. Dispense water as instructed in

steps 4 and 5 of the previous section.

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2. Remove the glass OR release the button to stop dispensing.
To Dispense Water (Measured Fill}:
Measured Fill allows you to dispense a specified amount of water

with the touch of a few buttons.
NOTE: The amount of water you select will be dispensed. Be sure

that the container is empty and can hold the entire volume. If ice is
in the container, you may need to adjust your selection.

1. Press WATER on the display screen to turn the feature on.
NOTE: The dispenser will automatically exit the Measured Fill

screen after 15 seconds of inactivity.

Pull-out Tray

Your dispenser includes a small pull-out tray at the bottom of the
dispenser.

• The tray can be pulled slightly to better support large
containers. It is designed to catch small spills and allow for
easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray.

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NOTE: The tray can be removed from the dispenser and
carried to the sink to be emptied or cleaned. Pull the tray out

until it hits the stop, then gently lift up on the back of the tray
and slide it out the rest of the way.

A. Pull-out tray

Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when
the dispenser pad is pressed. The dispensing system will not

operate when the refrigerator door is open. To turn off the ice
maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

Your ice maker can produce crushed and cubed ice. Before
dispensing ice, press ICE on the display screen to select which

type of ice you would like to dispense.
The display screen indicates which type of ice is selected.

CRUSHED CUBED

3.

Remove the glass OR release the button to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for up to 10 seconds

after removing the glass from the pad or releasing the button.
The dispenser may continue to make noise for a few seconds
after dispensing.

Dispenser Light

When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on.
If you want the light to be on continuously, press LIGHT on the
display screen to toggle between the ON and OFF settings. The
display screen indicates which mode is selected.

ON: The dispenser light will remain on at a consistent brightness.
OFF: The dispenser light will remain off except when dispensing

water or ice.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it

appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see
"Troubleshooting" for more information.

Dispenser Lock

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid
unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator,
to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the
dispenser controls and levers. To turn off the ice maker, see "Ice
Maker and Storage Bin."

• To lock the dispenser, press OPTIONS, then LOCK, then YES.
The display screen will confirm when the dispenser is locked.

• To unlock the dispenser, press OPTIONS, then LOCK, then
YES. The display screen will confirm when the dispenser is

unlocked.

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 crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed
ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

To Dispense Ice:

1. Select the desired type of ice.

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.

2.

Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser pad OR place
the glass below the ice dispenser and press the ice dispenser

button.

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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
pad or button in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing

hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater
quantities.

Power Outage Indicator (on some models)

The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to
your refrigerator is cut off for more than 1 hour.

When power is restored, a power outage alert will appear on the
display screen. The display shows how long the refrigerator was
without power, using exact times if the clock has been set.

When the indicator is on, all other dispenser functions are
disabled. To use the dispenser, you must reset the power outage

indicator.

• Press RESET on the display screen, then press YES to
confirm that you want to reset the indicator.

From the Home screen, you can view the power outage history for
the refrigerator. Press OPTIONS, then OUTAGE.

The ice maker and storage bin are located in the upper left-hand
side of the refrigerator compartment.

IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before turning on the ice
maker. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. When the ice maker is
on, sensors will automatically stop ice production when the
storage bin is full. The ice maker will remain set to ON, and ice

production will resume when the bin is no longer full.
To manually turn off the ice maker, press OPTIONS on the display

screen, then ICE MAKER. On the next screen, press ICE MAKER
again to toggle between ON and OFE When the ice maker is set

to OFF, it will stop producing ice.

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