KitchenAid KFXS25RYWH User Manual

REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com for additional information. If you 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 “Instrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador” en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.kitchenaid.com.

Necesitará su número de modelo y de serie, ubicado en el interior del compartimiento del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

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

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

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

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

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

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

PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS........................................................17

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

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..................................................... 20

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ...................................................21

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.................................................27

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...................................................33

DÉPANNAGE........................................................................................34

FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE........................ 37

GARANTIE............................................................................................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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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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.

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

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

WARNING

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

Unpack the 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.

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.

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.

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.

Location Requirements

Electrical Requirements

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 a ¹⁄₂" (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).

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.

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.”

¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm)

3³⁄₄" (9.5 cm)

Water Supply Requirements

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

■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two

adjustable wrenches

IMPORTANT:

■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

■ Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (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.

Water Pressure

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. If you 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.

■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver

■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit

■ Cordless drill

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: If you 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.

4. 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.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you

have selected.

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.

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

A B

D E

F G

E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

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. Fasten the plastic water line to the refrigerator with a “P”

clamp. Slide the plastic water line into the retainer.

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 the tubing.

2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks

when coiling the tubing. Fasten the copper tubing to the refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

A. Copper tubing B. “P” clamp

3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.

Correct any leaks.

C. Compression nut D. Compression sleeve

Complete the Installation

A. Brass nut B. Compression sleeve

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

Correct any leaks.

C. “P” clamp

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

Refrigerator Doors and Drawer

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" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located

on the side of each handle. See 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.

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.

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TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex head socket wrench, Torx T20 screwdriver, #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. 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 top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Drawer and 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 drawer to full extension.

2. Loosen the two top screws attaching the drawer glide

brackets to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

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

3. Remove the two bottom screws attaching the drawer glide

brackets to the drawer front.

4. Lift the drawer front up and off the top screws. See Drawer

Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1. Slide the drawer glides out of the compartment. Insert the two

screws in the drawer front into the upper slots in the drawer glide brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2. Align the drawer glide brackets with the lower holes in the

drawer front and refasten with the screws. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3. Completely tighten the four screws.

3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the

top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin.

4. Remove the top hinge cover from left-hand side refrigerator

door.

5. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by

wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic.

6. Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar

while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.

7. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

8. 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

1. Assemble the parts for the top hinge 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.

Final Steps

1. Replace the base grille.

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.

2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3. Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to

refrigerator and freezer.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

Door Removal & Replacement

Top Hinges

A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover

/16" Hex Head Hinge Screws

D. Top Hinge

Bottom Hinges

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

Connections

B C

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

A. Wiring Plug B. Water Line Connection

Drawer Front Removal

A. Loosen 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws B. Remove 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws

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

Drawer Front Replacement

Adjust the Doors

IMPORTANT:

■ Your refrigerator has two adjustable, front leveling screws –

one on each side of the refrigerator base. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close easier, use the instructions below.

■ Before moving the refrigerator, raise the leveling screws so the

front rollers are touching the floor.

1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it

toward you.

2. Raise or lower the cabinet.

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. This makes it easier to turn the screws. 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.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Opening and Closing Doors

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

A. Leveling screw

3. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as

you like. If not, 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.

4. Replace the base grille.

Using the Controls

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

IMPORTANT: The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and dispenser levers have not been used for 2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of a control button will only reactivate the display screen, without changing any settings. After reactivation, changes to any settings can then be made. If no changes are made within 2 minutes, the display will re-enter “sleep” mode.

■ Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate

the display screen. The home screen will appear as shown.

Adjusting the 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.” The factory recommended set points are 38°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer.

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 temperatures 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.

To view and adjust the set points, press and hold the TEMPERATURE button for 3 seconds. When adjust mode is activated, adjusting information will appear on the display screen.

Cooling On/Off

Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off.

■ To turn cooling off, press and hold the LOCK and MEASURED

FILL buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. IMPORTANT: To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser

or changing other settings, be sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time

When cooling is off, “Refrigeration Cooling is Off” will appear on the display screen as shown.

A. Press LOCK and MEASURED FILL at the same time.

NOTE: To view Celsius temperatures, press the LIGHT button when adjust mode is activated. To return the display setting to Fahrenheit, press LIGHT again.

■ When adjust mode is activated, the display screen shows the

refrigerator set point and “REFRIGERATOR” appears.

■ Press LOCK to raise the set point, or press OPTIONS to lower

the set point.

■ When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) the

refrigerator set point, press TEMPERATURE to change the display to show the freezer set point. When the zone has been changed, “FREEZER” appears on the display screen.

■ Press LOCK to raise the set point, or press OPTIONS to lower

the set point.

■ When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) both

the refrigerator and freezer set points, press MEASURED FILL to save the settings.

NOTE: To exit without saving changes, press ICE MODE at any time while in adjust mode, or allow about 60 seconds of inactivity and adjust mode will turn off automatically.

When adjusting temperature set points, use the following chart as a guide.

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

The set point range for the refrigerator is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C). The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 5°F (-21°C to -15°C).

■ Press and hold LOCK and MEASURED FILL for 3 seconds

again to turn cooling back on.

Additional Features

Max Cool

The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.

■ To turn on the Max Cool feature, press the OPTIONS button to

enter Options mode, then press OPTIONS again to activate the feature. When the feature is on, the Max Cool icon will appear on the dispenser display screen. The Max Cool feature will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.

■ To manually turn off the Max Cool feature, press the OPTIONS

button to enter Options mode (unless you are already in Options mode), then press OPTIONS again. When the feature has been turned off, the Max Cool icon will disappear on the dispenser display.

NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, harder.

Sabbath Mode

Sabbath Mode is designed for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and dispensers.

In Sabbath Mode, the temperature set points remain unchanged, but the interior and dispenser lights turn off, all sounds and alarms are disabled, the dispenser display screen backlight turns off, and the dispenser levers are disabled. The ice maker is also disabled; however, the “Ice Maker Off” icon will not appear in the display.

■ To turn on Sabbath Mode, press and hold LIGHT and

OPTIONS at the same time for 3 seconds. When the feature turns on, “Sabbath Mode” will appear on the dispenser display.

■ To turn off Sabbath Mode, press and hold LIGHT and

OPTIONS at the same time for 3 seconds again. The screen will display the settings as they were before Sabbath Mode was turned on. The Max Cool feature, however, will remain off until it is selected again.

Power Outage Indicator

The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to the refrigerator has been cut off and the freezer temperature has risen to 18°F (-8°C) or higher.

When power has been restored, “PO” repeatedly flashes on the display screen and the red Power Outage icon appears.

When the indicator is on, all other control and dispenser functions are disabled until you confirm that you are aware of the power outage.

■ To enable other functions, press MEASURED FILL to reset the

display screen to its normal status.

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.

NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press any button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but the Door Ajar icon will still be displayed on the dispenser control panel.

Disabling Sounds

■ To turn off all control and dispenser sounds, press and hold

ICE and MEASURED FILL at the same time for 3 seconds.

■ To turn all sounds back on, press and hold ICE and

MEASURED FILL at the same time for 3 seconds again.

Water Filter Status Light and Filter Reset

The filter reset control allows you to restart the water filter status tracking feature each time you replace the water filter. See “Water Filtration System.”

■ After changing the water filter, reset the status light. Press the

OPTIONS button to enter Options mode, then press LOCK to initiate the reset, then press MEASURED FILL to confirm that you want to reset the status light. When the system is reset, the “ORDER” and “REPLACE” icons will disappear from the display screen.

Crisper Humidity Control

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.

To Adjust the Temperature Control:

The refrigerated drawer has a separate temperature control which regulates only the temperature of the drawer.

The temperature control regulates how much refrigerated air is allowed to circulate into the drawer. Adjusting the control allows more or less air to circulate.

■ Slide the control toward Produce for less cold air and toward

Deli for more cold air.

Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin

IMPORTANT:

■ Flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See

“Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■ The ice maker and storage bin are located in the upper left-

hand side of the refrigerator compartment.

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

The 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 to display the OPTIONS screen. Pressing ICE MAKER, if the ice maker is currently on, will turn off the ice maker. The “Ice Maker Off” icon will flash three times and then stay lit. When the ice maker is set to OFF, it will stop producing ice.

Pressing ICE MAKER, if the ice maker is currently off, turns on the ice maker. The “Ice Maker Off” icon will disappear.

Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin

To Remove the Ice Storage Bin:

1. Hold the base of the storage bin and press the release button.

2. Pull out the storage bin. To Replace the Ice Storage Bin: IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to turn the auger driver, behind

the ice bin, counterclockwise to properly align the ice bin with the auger driver. The ice storage bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing.

1. Slide the ice bin into the guide rails located on either side of

the enclosure.

2. Push the ice bin in until resistance is felt. Raise the front

slightly and push the ice bin in until an audible “click” is heard.

Exterior Refrigerator Drawer

The refrigerator drawer holds more fresh food in more ways than ever before, and is ideal for storing popular food items that need to be readily accessible. In addition the drawer’s location allows children to serve themselves from the refrigerator.

Use the full-width drawer to store large party platters or deli trays, or use a drawer organizer to store smaller items such as yogurt, juice boxes and lunch meat within easy access. To purchase the Short Horizontal Organizer, Part Number W10328403, contact your dealer or call 1-800-422-1230 in the U.S.A. or 1-800-807-6777 in Canada.

A. Auger driver

Ice Production Rate

■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the

first three batches of ice produced.

■ The ice maker should produce approximately 8 to 12 batches

of ice in a 24-hour period.

■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator

temperature. See “Using the Controls.” Wait 24 hours between adjustments.

NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, harder.

Remember

■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the

water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

■ Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin. This

can cause damage to the ice bin and dispenser mechanism.

■ Do not store anything in the ice storage bin.

Water and Ice Dispensers

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 pad 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 pad (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.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to

maintain a fresh supply.

To Dispense Water (Standard):

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever. NOTE: While dispensing water and for 3 seconds after

dispensing has stopped, the digital display will show how much water has been dispensed.

2. Remove the glass 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 MEASURED FILL to turn the feature on. When the

feature is on, the Measured Fill screen appears on the display.

Press ICE MODE to manually turn off the Measured Fill feature.

NOTE: The dispenser will automatically turn off Measured Fill after 1 minute of inactivity. When Measured Fill is turned off, any changes you have made will be lost and all defaults will be restored.

2. You can dispense water by the ounce, cup, or liter. The default

unit is ounces. To switch to cups or liters, press the LIGHT button.

Default, minimum, and maximum volumes are listed below.

Units Default Minimum Maximum

Ounces 8 1 128

Cups 1 ¹/₄ 16 Liters 0.25 0.05 4.00

3. Press the LOCK and OPTIONS buttons to adjust the volume

as desired. The LOCK button increases the volume, and the OPTIONS button lowers the volume.

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.

4. To dispense water, press a sturdy glass against the water

dispenser lever OR place the glass below the water dispenser and press the MEASURED FILL button.

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 lever OR press the MEASURED FILL 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 turn off after 1 minute of inactivity.

■ To select a new volume or start dispensing the same volume

again, you must first finish dispensing the selected volume, or turn off the Measured Fill feature (either by waiting 1 minute so it will automatically turn off or by pressing ICE MODE to manually turn it off) and then turn it back on.

Rotating Faucet and Pull-out Tray (on some models)

On some models, the dispenser has a rotating water faucet and a pull-out tray at the bottom.

A. Faucet rotated B. Pull-out tray

■ The faucet rotates to the center to allow for easy dispensing

into large containers. To rotate it, push in on the right-hand side of the faucet as shown.

To Dispense Ice:

1. Make sure the desired type of ice is selected. To switch

between cubed and crushed, press ICE MODE.

WARNING

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

3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for several seconds after

removing the glass from the lever. The dispenser may continue to make noise for a few seconds after dispensing.

Push in on the left-hand side to rotate the faucet back into place.

NOTE: When using the dispenser with the faucet rotated, do not use the water dispenser pad. Only use the water dispenser button to dispense. Dispensing by pressing the container against the water dispenser pad may result in unintentional spilling.

■ The tray can be pulled out a bit in order to better support large

containers. It is designed to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray.

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.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”

Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer by pressing the ICE MODE button.

The display screen indicates which type of ice is selected.

CRUSHED CUBED

The Dispenser Light

When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either On or Pads. The display screen indicates which mode is selected.

On Pads Off

On: Press LIGHT to turn on the dispenser light and the light behind the dispenser paddles.

Pads: Press LIGHT a second time to select Pads mode. The dispenser light will turn off, but the light behind the dispenser paddles will remain on.

Off: Press LIGHT a third time to turn off the dispenser light. The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it

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

The 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 controls and dispenser levers. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”

■ Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser.

■ Press and hold LOCK a second time to unlock the dispenser.

The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.

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.

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