KitchenAid W10162440A, W10162441A 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 right-hand side of the refrigerator interior.

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.

Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada al lado derecho del interior del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

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

REFRIGERATOR USE............................................................... 2

REFRIGERATOR CARE............................................................ 5

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 6

ACCESSORIES.......................................................................... 7

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS .........................................7

PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS............................................. 8

WARRANTY............................................................................. 10

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.........................................11

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ....................................12

ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR....................................... 15

DÉPANNAGE...........................................................................16

ACCESSOIRES........................................................................17

FEUILLES DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE...........18

GARANTIE ...............................................................................20

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.

W10162440A

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

■ 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).

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.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using the Controls

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.

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.

NOTE: Make sure the refrigerator is plugged into a grounded 3prong outlet.

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

IMPORTANT:

■ The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.

■ The displays normally show the actual temperatures inside

the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Sometimes, temperatures may vary slightly in different areas of each compartment. For example, frequently opening the door allows air from the room to enter the compartment, exposing door bins to room-temperature air. When reading the display, keep in mind that it shows an average temperature for the entire compartment. If you want to view the temperature you set for the compartment rather than the actual temperature, see “Viewing Set Points.”

■ 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 refrigerator and freezer controls to a lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Turning Refrigerator On

■ If the refrigerator is off, press COOLING ON/OFF to turn the

cooling on.

■ To turn your refrigerator off, press COOLING ON/OFF. Your

refrigerator will not cool when the control is set to Off. NOTE: Pressing the Cooling On/Off button does not

disconnect power to the refrigerator. The interior lights will turn off if either compartment door is open for more than 10 minutes. Simply close and open the door to turn on the interior lights.

Additional Control Panel Features

Tem p Mode

■ Press the °C button to select either Celsius or Fahrenheit

temperature displays.

Max Cool

Use Max Cool to speed cooling when large grocery loads are added. Max Cool sets the refrigerator temperature to 34°F (1°C) and the freezer temperature to -6°F (-21°C) for 24 hours.

NOTE: While Max Cool is on, the display shows the Max Cool temperature set points. After 24 hours or when Max Cool is manually turned off, the set points will be returned to their previous setting.

■ Press MAX COOL to select this mode. Max Cool will stay on

for 24 hours or until it is manually turned off.

Viewing Set Points

The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.

Set point range for the freezer: -6° to 6°F (-21°C to -14°C) Set point range for the refrigerator: 32° to 46°F (0°C to 8°C)

To view the set point temperatures, press either the up or down button for the refrigerator or freezer temperature. The display will become brighter to indicate that you are viewing the set points. Five seconds after an adjustment is made, the display lights will dim and return to the actual temperature.

NOTE: During automatic defrost cycles, the actual temperature displayed may be higher than the set point. This is normal. The actual temperatures should return to the set points within a few hours following completion of the defrost cycle.

Adjusting Controls

The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

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.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR

Control 1° lower

Holiday Mode

Holiday Mode is designed for the traveler who wishes to save additional energy or for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and ice maker. In Holiday Mode, the temperature set points remain unchanged, the ice maker and dispenser levers are disabled, and the interior lights turn off.

■ Press HOLIDAY MODE to turn on the Holiday Mode feature.

This feature will remain on until the Holiday Mode key is pressed again.

Convertible Drawer Temperature Control

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (-2° to 0°C). The convertible drawer temperature control is preset to the PRODUCE setting.

To S tore Me at:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at its optimal storage temperature.

To Store Vegetables:

Set the control to PRODUCE to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures.

NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

FREEZER too warm/too little ice FREEZER Control 1°

lower

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR

Control 1° higher

FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control 1°

higher

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.

LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Door Air Control

The door air control is located on the left-hand side of the refrigerator compartment.

A. Door air control

■ Slide the door air control to the left to reduce the flow of cold

air to the bin or can rack and make it less cold.

■ Slide the door air control to the right to increase the flow of

cold air to the bin or can rack and make it colder.

Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin

1. Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press

the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the

OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The sensor cover (“flipper door”) on the left wall of the freezer stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or the storage bin is removed.

2. Replace the storage bin on the door and push down to make

sure it is securely in place.

Ice Maker and Storage Bin

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

The On/Off switch is located on the top right-hand side of the freezer compartment.

To turn on the ice maker, slide the control to the ON (left) position. To manually turn off the ice maker, slide the control to the OFF

(right) position. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. The ice maker

sensors will automatically stop ice production, but the control will remain in the ON (left) position.

REMEMBER:

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

first three batches of ice produced.

■ 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 storage

bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

■ Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage

bin.

Water Filtration System

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Water Filter Status Display (on some models)

The filter status display will help you know when to change your water filter. When the display reads 10%, order a new filter. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the display reads 0% OR when water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage.

After changing the filter, reset the display by pressing the button. The display will read 99% when the system is reset.

Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge at least every 6 months depending on your water quality and usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often.

Changing the Water Filter

1. Press the eject button to release the filter from the base grille.

2. Pull the filter straight out.

3. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it from the filter. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your

refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter.

4. Align the ridge on the cap with the arrow on the new filter and turn the cap until it snaps into place.

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

NOTE: You can run the ice maker without a filter. Your water will not be filtered. Simply insert the cap all of the way into the base grille and rotate the cap until it is firmly in place.

5. Remove the protective covers from the O-rings. Be sure the

O-rings are still in place after the covers are removed.

6. Push the filter into the base grille. The eject button will pop

back out when the filter is fully engaged.

3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean

sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal

home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

■ Remove the base grille.

■ Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,

the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.

■ Replace the base grille when finished.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage. On some models, the dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights require a 40-watt bulb. Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove light shield when applicable. NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and

liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.

3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

4. Replace light shield when applicable.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca

■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially

Refrigerator Operation

The refrigerator will not operate

during initial cool-down.

■ Water running/dripping - may be heard when water melts

during defrosting and runs into the drain pan.

The door will not close completely

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.

■ Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.

■ Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct

position.

■ Crisper cover in the way? Make sure the crisper cover is

fully pushed in, so that the back rests on the supports.

The door is difficult to open

WARNING

■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong

outlet.

■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is

working.

■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

■ Is control on? Make sure the refrigerator control is on. See

“Using the Control(s).”

■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for

the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control(s) to coldest setting

will not cool the refrigerator more quickly.

The motor seems to run too much

Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is opened often, or if the door has been left open.

The refrigerator seems noisy

Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations.

■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize

performance.

■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water

lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.

Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

■ Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces

with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm

■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for

the refrigerator to cool completely.

■ Door opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter

refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed.

■ Large load of food added? Allow several hours for

refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

■ Control(s) set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Adjust the control(s) a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture build-up is normal.

■ Humid room? Contributes to moisture build-up.

■ Door opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter

refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed.

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