KitchenAid KSSC42FJS00, KSSC36FJW00, KSSC36FJS00, KSSC36FJB00 Owner’s Manual
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36
" (91.4 cm)
, 42
" (106.7 cm)
, 48"(121.9 cm)
side-by-side
built-in refrigerators
with water filtration
For the way it’s made
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A N
OTE TO
Y
OU
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 information 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
Water Filtration and Monitoring System......................15
Base grille.....................................................................16
Defrost pan...................................................................17
Light bulbs ...................................................................17
Understanding the sounds you may hear ...................18
Saving energy.................................................................18
Caring for Your Refrigerator.............................................19
Cleaning your refrigerator ...........................................19
Vacation and moving care............................................20
Power Interruptions.....................................................20
Food Storage Guide.......................................................21
Storing fresh food..........................................................21
Storing frozen food........................................................22
Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................23
Requesting Assistance or Service ...............................28
Warranty..........................................................................30
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
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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.
D ANGER
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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately
follow instructions.
R
EFRIGERATOR
S
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 injury when using your refrigerator, follow these
basic precautions:
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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.
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Cold Colder
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Superba 48
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Cold Colder
Off
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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.17)
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
(p.10)
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 bin
(p.7)
Roll-out adjustable
FreshChill* Meat Locker
(p.8)
Roll-out humidity
controlled ClearVue*
crispers
(p.9)
Freezer light
(behind control
panel)
(p.17)
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.17)
Water filter
indicator light
(p.15)
Water/electrical
dispenser
supply tube
(behind base
grille)
Defrost pan
(behind base
grille)
(p.17)
Base grille
(p.16)
Water valve
(behind base
grille)
P
ARTS AND
F
EATURES
Water
filtration
and
Monitoring
System
(p.15)
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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
U
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. Insert hooks (located on back of ventilation panel) into
bracket slots.
2. Pull panel down slightly to lock into place.
Wraparound metal door models —
KSSC36F, KSSC42F, KSSC48F
To remove:
1. Grasp both ends of the louver panel.
2. Push straight up, then pull straight out.
To replace:
1. Insert 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
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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.
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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 external 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 period.
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
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Cold Colder
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Refrigerator Control
Freezer Control
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Refrigerator features
Utility compartment
The utility compartment can be placed in any position on the
refrigerator door.
To remove:
1. Grasp both ends of compartment.
2. Lift compartment up and pull out.
To replace:
1. Insert compartment hooks into ladder slots on both sides of
refrigerator door.
2. Push compartment 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. Insert 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 refrigerator
door from closing and could cause damage to bins and shelves.
To install:
1. Insert the attachment brackets into the adjustment slots on
the door.
2. Push down on the bin to secure tabs.
3. If necessary, adjust inter ior 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 supports 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.
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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 cr isper, 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.
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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. Insert 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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Covered Egg Container
The covered egg container with carrier provides extra
protection for storing eggs anywhere inside your
refrigerator section.The ClearVue* container allows you
to see how many eggs you have stored.
Wine rack
Insert the wine rack into position by sliding it between a
refrigerator shelf and the wall of the refrigerator
compartment.
Freezer features
Freezer shelves
To remove:
1. Lift shelf up.
2. Pull shelf straight out.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Pull-out freezer baskets
To remove:
1. Pull basket out to the stop.
2. Lift basket slightly and move it to the left.
3. Pull basket out the rest of the way.
To replace:
1. Place basket in shelf tracks and move basket to the
left.
2. Push basket in to the stop on the left side.
3. Lift left side of basket slightly to clear the stop.
4. Push basket in the rest of the way.
IMPORTANT: Be sure both sides of basket are in the
shelf tracks before filling with food.
Note: Stationary shelf on freezer door is not removable.
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