KitchenAid KSSC36MHS00 Owner’s Manual

2006136 Rev. A www.kitchenaid.com

36", 42", 48"side-by-side built-in refrigerator

For the way it’s made

A N

OTE TO

Thank you for buying a KitchenAid

appliance.

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house.To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance.The card helps us notify you about any new infor mation for your appliance.

Record your model’s information.

Write down the following information about your refrigerator to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.You will need to know your complete model number and serial number.You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate.

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.

Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date

(See the “Parts and Features” section for model and serial number label/plate location.)

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference.

Page

A Note to You .................................................................... 2

Refrigerator Safety......................................................... 3

Proper disposal of your old refrigerator....................... 3

Parts and Features ......................................................... 4

Using Y our Refrigerator.................................................. 5

Removing the upper ventilation panel......................... 5

Using the Power On/Off Switch ................................... 5

ExtendFresh*

Temperature Management System ............................. 6

Setting temperature controls....................................... 6

Refrigerator features................................................... 7

Utility compartment.............................................. 7

Door bins............................................................... 7

SpillClean* glass refrigerator shelves .................. 7

FreshChill* Meat Locker....................................... 8

Humidity-controlled

ClearVue* crispers................................................ 9

Covered egg container.........................................10

Wine rack.............................................................10

Freezer features ..........................................................10

Freezer shelves....................................................10

Pull-out freezer baskets........................................10

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Automatic ice maker......................................................... 11

Solving common ice maker problems.................. 11

Removing the ice maker storage bin....................12

Ice and cold water dispensers.............................13

Base grille.....................................................................14

Defrost pan...................................................................15

Light bulbs ...................................................................15

Understanding the sounds you may hear...................16

Saving energy.................................................................16

Caring for Your Refrigerator .............................................17

Cleaning your refrigerator...........................................17

Vacation and moving care............................................18

Power Interruptions.....................................................18

Food Storage Guide.......................................................19

Storing fresh food..........................................................19

Storing frozen food........................................................20

Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................21

Requesting Assistance or Service ...............................26

Warranty..........................................................................28

ABLE OF

ONTENTS

•

Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet.

•

Do not remove ground prong.

•

Do not use an adapter.

•

Do not use an extension cord.

•

Disconnect power before servicing.

•

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

•

Use nonflammable cleaner only.

•

Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

•

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

•

Use two or more people to move or install refrigerator.

•

Unplug refrigerator before installing ice maker.

•

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

DANGER

WARNING

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

EFRIGERATOR

AFETY

Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain

damage.

Proper disposal of your old refrigerator

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 the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE Y OU THROW AW A Y Y OUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

•

Take off the doors.

•

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

WARNING

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur y when using your refrigerator, follow these

basic precautions:

This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. Use it to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below.

Cold Colder

▲

Superba 48

Cold Colder

Off

▲

Cold Colder

FreshChill

Meat Locker

ExtendFresh

Temperature System

▲

Automatic ice maker

(p.11)

Stationary door shelf (not removable)

Ice bin

(p.12)

Freezer light (below ice bin)

(p.15)

Model and serial number label

(p.2)

Water and ice dispenser area (on some models)

(p.13)

Adjustable freezer shelf

(p.10)

Stationary freezer shelves

Pull-out freezer baskets

(p.10)

Utility compartment

(p.7)

Adjustable SpillClean*

glass shelves

(p.7)

Adjustable door bins

(p.7)

Covered egg container

(p.10)

Wine rack

(p.10)

FreshChill* meat locker

temperature control

(p.8)

Gallon door storage

(p.7)

Roll-out adjustable

FreshChill* Meat Locker

(p.8)

Roll-out humidity

controlled ClearVue*

crispers

(p.9)

Freezer light (behind control panel)

(p.15)

Freezer control

(p.6)

Upper ventilation panel

(p.5)

Power on/off switch (behind upper ventilation panel)

(p.5)

Refrigerator control

(p.6)

Refrigerator light (behind control panel)

(p.15)

Water/electrical dispenser supply tube (behind base grille)

Defrost pan (behind base grille)

(p.15)

Base grille

(p.14)

Water valve (behind base grille)

ARTS AND

EATURES

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.

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly.This section tells

you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Explosion Hazard

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

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

WARNING

Panel models —

To remove:

1. Grasp both ends of the panel.

2. Push straight up, then pull straight out. To replace:

1. Inser t hooks (located on back of ventilation panel) into

bracket slots.

2. Pull panel down slightly to lock into place.

Wraparound Stainless Steel models —

KSSC36M, KSSC42M, KSSC48M

To remove:

1. Grasp both ends of the louver panel.

2. Push straight up, then pull straight out. To replace:

1. Inser t hooks (located on back of louver panel) into slots on

side trim.

2. Pull louver panel down slightly to lock into place.

Removing the upper ventilation panel

Using the Power On/Off Switch

The Power On/Off Switch is located behind the upper ventilation panel. It is used to tur n the power to the refrigerator off when cleaning it or changing light bulbs.

To turn power off:

1. Remove upper ventilation panel from panel models.

Remove lower panel from wrap- around stainless steel models.

2. Press Power On/Off Switch to “OFF”position. To turn power on:

1. Press Power On/Off Switch to “ON”position.

2. Replace upper ventilation panel or lower panel. IMPORTANT: Be sure the Power On/Off Switch is in the “ON”

position after cleaning refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

The ExtendFresh Temperature Management System controls the temperature in both the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment independently. The system helps extend the freshness of the food in your refrigerator by responding to temperature changes as small as 1°F. Unlike most refrigerators on the market today, the ExtendFresh System uses a Smart* Fan to transfer cold air immediately from the freezer to the refrigerator for faster response to temperature changes without the need for the compressor to turn on. Also, the system maintains consistent temperatures, which are less affected by exter nal temperature changes such as seasonal changes and programmable home thermostats or even the temperature of other compartments inside the refrigerator.

EXTENDFRESH™ Temperature Management System

Setting temperature Controls

The Refrigerator and the Freezer Controls have been preset at the factory. These settings should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. Let the refrigerator operate for 24 hours to cool both sections before changing settings.

To change a temperature setting:

Adjust the Refrigerator and/or Freezer Control.

• To make the refrigerator or freezer colder, turn the control knob clockwise.

• To make the refrigerator or freezer less cold, turn the control knob counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT: The OFF setting on the Freezer Control stops all cooling action in the refrigerator, but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.

If possible, wait to add food until after this 24-hour per iod. Turning the controls to higher number settings will not cool the sections faster. Adding foods before the refrigerator has cooled completely could cause the refrigerator to take longer to reach the desired temperatures and cause some foods to spoil.

After 24 hours, adjust the controls, one number at a time as desired. “1” is the warmest setting and “5” is the coldest. Allow the refrigerator to operate for 24 hours after each control change.

Cold Colder

Off

▲

Cold Colder

Off

▲

Refrigerator Control

Freezer Control

Refrigerator features

Utility compartment

The utility compartment can be placed in any position on the refrigerator door.

To remove:

1. Grasp both ends of compar tment.

2. Lift compar tment up and pull out. To replace:

1. Inser t compartment hooks into ladder slots on both sides of

refrigerator door.

2. Push compar tment down to lock into place.

Door bins

Door bins hold two-liter bottles and can be placed in any position on the refrigerator door.

To remove:

1. Grasp door bin.

2. Lift door bin up and pull out. To replace:

1. Inser t door bin hooks into ladder slots on both sides of

refrigerator door.

2. Push door bin down to lock into place.

Gallon Door Bin

The gallon door bin holds several gallon-sized containers and can be placed in any position on the refrigerator door.

Note: Positioning the gallon door bin directly across from an interior shelf or covered storage bin will prevent the refr igerator door from closing and could cause damage to bins and shelves.

To install:

1. Inser t the attachment brackets into the adjustment slots on

the door.

2. Push down on the bin to secure tabs.

3. If necessar y, adjust interior shelves to allow for milk jugs and

tall beverage containers stored in the gallon door bin.

SpillClean™

glass refrigerator shelves

Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water

when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble-sized pieces.This is normal.

To remove:

1. Tilt shelf up at front and lift shelf up at back.

2. Pull shelf straight out. IMPORTANT: Glass shelves are heavy. Handle them carefully.

To replace:

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into slots in the shelf suppor ts on

the back of the refrigerator wall.

2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.

3. Check the stability of the shelf to be sure hooks have been inserted properly.

FreshChill™

Meat Locker

Setting the FreshChill™ Meat Locker Temperature Control

The FreshChill Meat Locker Temperature Control allows you to adjust the storage temperature of the FreshChill meat locker.

Cold air flows into the meat locker through an air duct between the freezer and the refrigerator. Setting the control allows more or less cold air through the air duct. Set the control to “Cold” to close the air duct.

IMPORTANT: If a food item freezes in the FreshChill Meat Locker, utility drawer, or crisper, turn the FreshChill Meat Locker Temperature Control to “Cold”. If the water dispenser stops working, water in the line may have frozen. If this happens, turn the FreshChill Meat Locker Temperature Control to “Cold”.

The FreshChill Meat Locker is designed to provide colder storage temperatures than the average refrigerator temperature.The Meat Locker can be located in any set of ladder slots. For temperature-controlled use,

however, the Meat Locker must be located in the second to last (bottom) set of ladder slots. The

FreshChill Meat Locker can be removed for cleaning. IMPORTANT: If the meat locker is placed in any set of

slots other than the second to last (bottom) set of ladder slots, the air supply hole must be sealed. Use the plug taped to the inside bottom of the meat locker to seal the air supply hole.

The rubber air connector (located on back of meat locker) directs air from the air supply hole into the meat locker. If the air connector comes off, replace it by pushing it into the square opening on back of meat locker.

To remove:

1. Roll meat locker out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat locker slightly.

3. Pull meat locker out the rest of the way. To replace:

1. Position meat locker rollers between front roller of track

and the track.

2. Push meat locker up and onto track.

3. Slide meat locker back until it stops.

Humidity-controlled

ClearVue™ crispers

The humidity-controlled crispers are designed to keep fresh vegetables and fruits longer. The Crisper Controls are located on the front of the crispers.The controls adjust the humidity (moisture) in the drawers.Slide control to “HIGH” for lettuce, cabbage and other produce that have leaves. Slide control to “LOW” for apples, corn and other produce that have skins.

The humidity-controlled crispers are interchangeable.The ClearVue section allows you to see into the crisper without opening them.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, a food item may freeze in the FreshChill* Meat Locker, utility drawer, or crisper.When this occurs, turn the FreshChill Meat Locker Temperature Control to “cold.”

To remove crispers:

1. Roll drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift front of drawer and pull out the rest of the way. To replace crispers:

1. Position drawer rollers between front roller of track and

the track.

2. Push crisper up and onto track.

3. Slide crisper back until it stops. To remove glass covers:

1. Lift right side of glass cover to free retainer and left

side of cover.

2. Carefully remove glass cover. To replace glass covers:

1. Place retainer on right side of glass cover.

2. Inser t left side of glass cover into groove on left side of

drawer.

3. Lower cover so that the retainer pins are in the guide holes on right side of drawer.

To remove ClearVue section:

1. Remove glass cover.

2. Slide ClearVue section down track, away from the

retainer.

3. Replace in reverse order.

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