KitchenAid KSCS25FJSS01, KSBS25FJBL01 Owner’s Manual
CABINET DEPTH
SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
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Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..........................................4
Unpacking Your Refrigerator.......................................................4
Space Requirements....................................................................4
Electrical Requirements...............................................................5
Water System Preparation...........................................................5
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ..........................6
Custom Door Panels....................................................................7
Base Grille....................................................................................8
Leveling Your Refrigerator ...........................................................8
Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................................9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..................................................10
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation..................................................10
Setting the Controls...................................................................10
Adjusting Control Settings.........................................................11
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES......................................................11
Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................11
Water Filtration and Monitoring System....................................13
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................14
Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers.............................................14
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................15
Beverage Drawer........................................................................15
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................15
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ...........................................................15
FREEZER FEATURES..................................................................16
Ice Maker and Storage Bin ........................................................16
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................16
Freezer Basket ...........................................................................17
DOOR FEATURES........................................................................17
Door Rails...................................................................................17
Door Bins....................................................................................17
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR.......................................17
Cleaning Your Refrigerator.........................................................17
Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................18
Power Interruptions....................................................................19
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................20
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23
WARRANTY.............................................................................. 24
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS .........................................25
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS....................................................... 26
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...........................................27
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ......................................28
Déballage de votre réfrigérateur ................................................28
Espacement requis.....................................................................28
Spécifications électriques..........................................................29
Préparation du système d’eau...................................................29
Raccordement du réfrigérateur à une canalisation d’eau.........30
Panneaux de porte sur commande ...........................................31
Grille de la base..........................................................................32
Nivellement du réfrigérateur.......................................................32
Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre...................33
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................34
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................34
Réglage des commandes..........................................................34
Ajustement du réglage des commandes...................................35
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................35
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons..............................................35
Système de filtration et de contrôle d’eau.................................37
Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................38
Tiroir à viande, bac à légumes et couvercles ............................39
Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs à légumes.......................39
Tiroir à boisson...........................................................................40
Bac utilitaire ou oeufrier .............................................................40
Porte-cannettes/bouteilles ou casier à vin ................................40
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................40
Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage ................................40
Clayette de congélateur.............................................................41
Panier du congélateur................................................................42
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................42
Tringles dans la porte.................................................................42
Compartiments dans la porte ....................................................42
ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................43
Nettoyage du réfrigérateur.........................................................43
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage................................43
Pannes de courant.....................................................................44
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......44
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................45
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................49
GARANTIE......................................................................................50
FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LE PRODUIT..........................51
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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
WARNING:
precautions:
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happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extensio n cord.
Disco n n e c t po wer before s er v icing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Remove doors from your old refriger a tor.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materia ls and vapo r s , such as
gasoline, aw ay from refr iger ato r.
■
Use two or mo re peop le to mov e and install
refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ProperDisposalof
Y ourOld Refrigerator
W ARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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INSTALLING Y OUR
Space Requirements
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Y our Refrigerator
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packaging materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before
using (except the model and serial number label).
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly
with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and
dry .
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
IMPORTANT:
inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is fastened to the
base grille.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
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.
Do not remove any permanent instruction labels
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.
72"
(182.9 cm)
36"
(91.5 cm)
20 1/4"
(51.5 cm)
9 1/4"
(23.5 cm)
³⁄₄
in. (184.8 cm).
16 1/2"
(42 cm)
2"
(5 cm)
1 1
13 1/4"
(34 cm)
2
2"(5 cm)
1. Minimum fixed wall position
2. Recommended locations for electrical and water
connections.
3. For full-overlay cabinet doors and a trim kit, the
height of the opening must be 72
12 1/2"
(32 cm)
2 1/2"
(6.5 cm)
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging material s, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleani ng instructions
in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section.
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.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
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■ If you are installing the r ef ri g era t or to fi t f lus h wi th t he front of
the base cabinets, all shoe molding and baseboards must be
removed from the rear of the refrigerator opening.
■ The water hookup and electrical hookup must be placed near
the bottom of the refrigerator.
■ A trim kit is available for those installations where the
refrigerator will not fit flush. See the “Assistance or Service”
section for ordering information.
Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
NOTE:
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C) .
Electrical Requirements
W ARNING
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 it s final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
W ater System Preparation
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make
sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting
1.
up the wire shut-off arm as shown.
Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding
2.
2 to 3 gallons (appr oxima tely 6 to 7 m inute s) of wa ter thr o ugh
the dispenser. This will clean the system and help clear air
from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
3.
lowering the wire shut-off arm as shown. Allow 24 hours to
produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches
of ice produced. Ice maker should then p roduce
approximat el y 7 to 9 batche s o f ice in a 24-hou r per iod.
Recommended gr oun ding met hod
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be tur ned off by a switch. Do not use an
extension cord.
Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
NOTE:
removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refriger ator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
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Connectingthe Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
In order to prevent possible leakage resulting in property
damage, be sure to observe the following:
■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to th e OFF position to prevent
operation without water.
■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
■ Use the water tubing provided and check for leaks.
■ Install water tubin g only in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
REMEMBER:
begin producing ice.
Tools required:
■ Standard screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
■ ¹⁄₄ in. drill bit
■ Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded )
NOTE:
¹⁄₄ in. saddle-type shut-off 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
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used
as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30
and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.
Connecting to water line:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
1.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
2.
enough to clear line of water.
Find a
3.
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE:
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.
It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
³⁄₁₆ in.
¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) to 1¹⁄₄ in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
4.
Route
in. (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe to
¹⁄₄
the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
5.
enough to clear the line of water.
Using a groun de d dril l, d r ill a
6.
¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
7.
sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially i f
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
Slip compression sleeve and compression n ut on copper
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tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
9.
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shut-off valve on the water pipe.
Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the
10.
other end of the copper tube. Insert into the tube coupling as
far as it will go. Screw compression nut on to coupling and
tighten with wrenches. Do not overtighten.
Add strain relief to hold coupling in position.
11.
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Connecting to refrigerator:
1. Remove the shipping tape from gray, coiled water tubing on
the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Style 1: Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end
of the copper tubing. Tight en th e nut by ha nd. Then tighten i t
with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
■ Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 28 lbs.
(12.7 kg).
■ Freezer door panels should not exceed 21 lbs. (9.5 kg)
combined weight.
Dimensions for custom wood panels:
1/8"
(3.18 mm)
1/8"
(3.18 mm)
Style 2: Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as
shown.
Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two
more turns. Do not overtighten.
3. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts
or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
5. Flush the water system (s ee the “Water System Preparation”
section).
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
Custom Door Panels
Creating Custom Wood Panels
If you plan to install c ustom wood de corator p anels, y ou will need
to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinet maker or
carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.
Flat panels:
You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm)
thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less
than ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) thick are not recommended.
Raised panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing wood
panels to ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄ in. (19.05 mm)
stock with routed edges. Raised panels should be spaced
2¹⁄₄ in. (5.70 cm) from the back edge of the handle to allow room
for fingers to grasp the handle.
1/8"
(3.18 mm)
15 3/8"
(39 cm)
15 3/8"
(39 cm)
24 3/16"
(61.5 cm)
68 15/32"
(174 cm)
29 7/8"
(76 cm)
19 3/32"
(48.5 cm)
1/8"
(3.18 mm)
Installing Custom Wood Panels
1. Remove any packing tape.
2. Remove the refrigerator and freezer door trims from the hinge
side of each door by pulling the trim away from the bottom of
the door first.
3. Partially unscrew the two screws that hold the top trim in
place. It is not necessary to completely remove the screws.
Loosen the screws approximately ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) from the
trim to allow the panels to slide freely.
4. Remove the existing door panels, if panels were provided.
5. Slide custom door panels into place.
NOTE: The freezer door panels may require ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm)
cardboard fillers behind the panels to keep them from being
loose in that area.
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6. Replace the hinge side trims by inserting the notched end
under the top trim first.
7. Tighten the two top trim screws.
1. Side Trims
2. Top Trim Screws
3. Door Panels
4. Filler Panels
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.
2. Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel.
3. Roll the grille up toward the refrigerator until it snaps into
place.
Leveling Y our Refrigerator
Your refrigerator has a front and rear roller at the base of the
product on each side. All four rollers can be adjusted from the
front of the product. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the instructions below:
1. Check the installation location to be sure that you have the
proper clearance for the refrigerator. (See the “Space
Requirements” section.)
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong out let.
3. Move the refrigerator into its final po sition.
4. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to locate the leveling
bolts at the left and right of the refrigerator base. If your
refrigerator has a base grille, remove it (see “Base Grille”
earlier in this section).
NOTE: The top bolt will adjust the rear of the refrigerator, and
the bottom bolt will adjust the front of the refrigerator.
Base Grille
Style 1:
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors 90°.
2. Remove screws from the base grille using a Phillips
screwdriver .
Note: Do Not Remove Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the
base grille.
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.
2. Position the base grille in front of the refrigerator and replace
the screws.
Style 2:
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.
2. Grasp the grille with both hands.
3. Lift up and tilt the top of the grille toward you.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the
grille.
1. Rear Leveling Bolt
2. Front Leveling Bolt
5. Use a ¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) socket wrench to adjust the leveling
bolts. Turn the leveling b olt to the right to rais e that side of the
refrigerator or tu rn the leveling bolt to the left to lower that
side. It may take several turns of the leveling bolts to adjust
the tilt of the refrig e ra to r.
NOTE: Be careful not to unscrew the lev eling bolts too much
when lowering the refrigerator. The bolt head will start to
come away from the refrigerator when in the lowest position.
If the screw does come out of the rear roller bracket, the
compartment access cover on the back of the refrigerator will
have to be removed to reinstall the bolt.
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6. Adjust the front leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator top
parallel with the cabinet above the refrigerator. Leave
approximately ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm) gap between the top hinges
and the cabinet. If you do not have a cabinet above the
refrigerator, simply adjust the refrigerator to make it level.
Style 1
1. Leave
2. Front of the refrigerator
in. (3.18 mm) minimum clearance for
¹⁄₈
leveling the refrigerator. Leave
minimum clearance if you have full-overlay cabinet
doors.
in. (6.35 mm)
¹⁄₄
Style 2
1. Leave
2. Front of the refrigerator
in. (19.05 mm) minimum clearance
³⁄₄
between a full-overlay cabinet door and a
refrigerator with a trim kit.
7. Adjust the rear leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator level with
the side cabinets or cabinet end panels.
8. If you want, you may now use the four leveling bolts to raise
the refrigerator to close the gap betw een the refrigerator top
hinge and the cabinet opening. Check that all four rollers still
touch the floor and that the cab inet doors above the
refrigerator open all the way.
NOTE: Cabinets with full-ove rlay do ors wi ll r equir e ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35
mm) additional clearance between the top hinge and cabinet
to prevent the doors from hitting the hinge when opening. If
you have a trim panel kit on the refrigerator doors, ³⁄₄ in.
(19.05 mm) additional clearance is needed to prevent the
cabinet doors from hitting the refrigerator door trim.
9. Replace the base grille.
UnderstandingSounds Y ouMay Hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t
make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds
seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the
kinds of sounds and what may be making them.
■ If your product is equipped with an ice make r, you will hear a
buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker for each cycle.
■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle
begins and ends. Also, the Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator Control depending on the model) will click when
cycling on and off.
■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep
your food items at the desired temperature. The high
efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run
longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or
high-pitched sound.
■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle
may cause a sizzling sound.
■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gu rgling sound due to
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a
popping noise.
■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
condenser fan.
■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
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