KitchenAid KRFF300EWH01, KRFF300ESS01, KRFF300EBS00 Owner’s Manual
REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents / Table des matières
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.....................................................................2
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator...........................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................3
Unpack the Refrigerator..................................................................
Location Requirements....................................................................... 3
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and Drawer Front.............4
Electrical Requirements ..........................
Water Supply Requirements...............................
Connect the Water Supply..................................................................6
Handle Installation and Removal........................................................8
Door Closing and Door Alignment......................................................9
FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES .............................................................9
Water Fi
ltration System....................................................................... 9
Install Air Filter...................................................................................10
Install Produce Preserver..................................................................10
Accessories..............................................................................
REFRIGERATOR USE ..
Opening and Closing Doors..............................................................11
Using the Controls............................................................................12
Water Dispenser................................................................................13
Ice Maker...........................................................................................13
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ..................
Refrigerator Shelves..........................................................................14
Pantry Drawer ...................................................................................14
Crisper...............................................................................................15
DOOR FEATURES ............................................
Condiment Bins.................................................................................15
Fresh Bin.................
Half-Height Bin..................................................................................16
REFRIGERATOR CARE................................................
Cleaning ............................................................................................16
Changing the Light Bulbs .................................................................16
Vacation and Moving Care...............................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................18
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ....................................................23
PERFORMANC
WARRANTY..........................................................................................25
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E DATA SHEET..........................................................24
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SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .....................................................26
Mise au rebut adéquate de votre vieux réfrigérateur..........
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ...............................................
Déballage du réfrigérateur.................................................................27
Exigences d'emplacement .............................................
Retrait et réinstallation des portes du
réfrigérateur et de l'avant du tiroir ....................................................28
Spécifications électriques................................................................. 31
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau............................................31
Racco
Installation et démontage des poignées..........................................33
Fermeture et alignement de la porte................................................34
FILTRES ET ACCESSOIRES............................................................... 35
Système de filt
Installation du filtre à air....................................................................35
Installation du conservateur pour produits frais............................... 36
Accessoires.......................................................................................37
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR................................................. 37
Ouverture et fermeture des
Utilisation des commandes ..............................................................37
Distributeur d'eau ............................................................................. 39
Machine à glaçons............................................................................ 40
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ..........................
Ta
Garde-manger...................................................................................41
Bac à légumes.................................................................................. 41
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE................................................42
Balconnets à condiments....
Balconnet fraîcheur........................................................................... 42
Balconnet mi-hauteur ....................................................................... 42
ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...................................................42
Nettoyage............................................................
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage.......................................43
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménage
DÉPANNAGE.....................................................
FEUILLE DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE..........................50
GARANTIE............................................................................................51
he refrigerator compartment.
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rdement à l'alimentation en eau.............................................31
ration de l'eau.........................................
portes................................................... 37
blettes du réfrigérateur .................................................................40
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W10790750C
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
■
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
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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).
follow
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.
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.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
■ Take o ff th e d oors .
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Location 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 2" (5.08 cm) minimum space between the refrigerator and
wall to allow the door to swing open.
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the
temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum
of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for
optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and
provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F
(32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.
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.
¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)
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Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and Drawer Front
A
B
Depending on the width of your door opening, it may be
necessary to remove the refrigerator doors to move the
refrigerator into your home.
IMPORTANT:
If the refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving
it out of the home, before you begin, turn the refrigerator
control OFF, and unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
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. 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.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", and ¹⁄₄" hex head socket wrenches,
®†
T25 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade
Torx
screwdriver.
Remove Doors and Hinges
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it
toward you.
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 hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and
keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
5. Remove top hinge cover from left-hand side refrigerator door.
6. Remove the parts for
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.
Replace Doors and Hinges
1. 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.
3. Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator doors
align evenly
screws.
4. Replace the top hinge covers.
with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Front
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace
the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.
To 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.
Removal graphic.
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
See Drawer Front
4. The refrigerator leveling/roller assembly protrudes from each
side of the cabinet base. Remove the three screws attaching
each assembly, and remove the assemblies. See Refrigerator
Leveling/Roller Assembly graphic.
To replace drawer front:
1. Align the leveling/roller assembly with the holes on each side
of the refrigerator cabinet. Using the screws removed, reinstall
the assemblies to the cabinet base. Tighten the screws
completely.
2. Slide the drawer glides out of the freeze
the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the
drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
3. Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two
screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets and
completely tighten the four screws. See Drawer Front
Replacement graphic.
4. Replace the base grille.
Pull open the freezer drawer.
Align the three clips on the back of the base grille with the
three tabs at the base of the refrigerator.
Push the base grille in toward the refrigerator until it is
firmly in place.
A. Tab
B. Clip
r compartment. Insert
Final Steps
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. Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to
refrigerator and freezer.
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Door Removal and Replacement
Top Hinges
D
A. Hinge Cover Screw
B. Top Hinge Cover
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C.
/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws
D. Top Hinge
Bottom Hinges
A. Hinge Pin Cover
B. Bottom Hinge
C. Hinge Screws
A
B
C
A
B
C
Drawer Front Removal
A
A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws
Leveling/Roller Assembly
A.
Assembly Screws
Drawer Front Replacement
A
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Electrical Requirements
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
ving a light bulb, turn Cooling OFF, and then disconnect the
remo
refrigerator from the electrical source. When you have finished,
reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn Cooling
ON. See “Using the Controls.”
Water Supply Requirements
A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi
(207 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 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, th
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. The tank capacity could be too low to keep
up with the requirements of the refrigerator.
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.
e water pressure to the reverse osmosis
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
Use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply line, Part Number
8212547RP, and check for leaks.
Install copper tubing only in areas where the temperatures will
remain above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Flat-blade screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two
adjustable wrenches
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆"
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and
easily.
Connect to Water Line
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of 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
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you
have selected.
G
DEF
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
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 washer makes a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
¹⁄₄" Nut driver
¹⁄₄" Drill bit
Cordless drill
clogs more
A
B
C
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
6
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the
A
B
C
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.
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. Coil the copper
tubing.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long
enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in
order to connect the water tubing to an existing household
water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the
end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
A B C D E F G
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (provided)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G.Household water line
A. Bulb
B. Nut (provided)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A
B
D
E
Complete the Installation
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.
NOTES:
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill ice container.
■ For models with a water dispenser, flush the water system.
See “Water Dispenser.”
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
6. On models with ice makers, the ice maker is equipped with a
built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a
second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line
at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your
nearest appliance dealer.
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Handle Installation and Removal
Parts Included: Refrigerator door handles (2),
Freezer drawer handle (1)
Tools Needed: ¹⁄₈" Hex key wrench
Install Door Handles
NOTE: Handle mounting setscrews are preinstalled inside the
handle.
1. Remove the handles from the packaging inside the
refrigerator.
2. Open a refrigerator door. On the opposite door, place the
handle on the shoulder screws with the setscrews facing the
adjacent door.
Install Drawer Handle
1. With the freezer drawer closed, place the handle on the
shoulder screws with the setscrews facing down toward the
floor.
A
B
A
B
A. Shoulder screws
B. Setscrews inside the handle
3. Firmly push the handle toward the door until the handle base
is flush against the door.
4. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key
into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is
engaged in
the setscrew.
A. Should
B. Setscrews inside the handle
2. Firmly push the handle toward the drawer until the handle
base is flush against the drawer.
3. Insert the short end of the hex key into the left-hand hole and
slightly rotate the hex key until it is engaged in the setscrew.
4. Using a left to right motion tighten the setscrew a quarter-turn
at a time. Repeat until the screw feels tight.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to fasten the right-hand setscrew to the
5.
shoulder screw.
IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an
additional quarter-turn. The handle is not properly installed
without this extra tightening.
6. Save the hex key and all instructions.
er screw
5. Using a clockwise motion tighten the setscrew until the screw
feels tight.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to fasten the lower setscrew.
IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an
additional quarter-turn. The handle is not properly installed
without this extra tightening.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the other handle onto the
adjacent refrigerator door.
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Remove the Handles
1. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key
into a setscrew hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is
engaged in the setscrew.
2. Using a right to left motion loosen the setscrew a quarter-turn
at a time.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other setscrew. Slowly pull the
handle away from the door or drawer.
4. If necessary, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the shoulder
screws from the door.
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