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BOTTOM-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR SUPERPOSÉ
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à www.KitchenAid.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................3 Crisper and Crisper Cover .........................................................14 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3 Crisper Humidity Control............................................................15 Temperature-Controlled Drawer................................................15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................
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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 immediatel
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator Location Requirements WARNING 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. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Remove the Packaging gasoline, away from refrigerator. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount
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Water Pressure Electrical Requirements A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and 100 psi (241- 689 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser WARNING 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 35 and 100 psi (241- 689 kPa). If a rever
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6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water Complete the Installation pipe and that rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not WARNING overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. 7. Slip compre
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Remove Doors and Hinges Freezer Drawer Graphics are included later in this section. WARNING Remove Drawer IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to complete this procedure. 1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension. 2. Remove all articles from baskets. 3. Pull the upper wire basket out to full extension and lift out to Electrical Shock Hazard remove. 4. Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove. Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
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WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Door Removal & Replacement Top Hinges A B C D A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges 1 A B C A. Shim B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws Wire Harness 2 A A 3 3 A. /32" Set Screw A. /32" Set Screw Drawer Removal & Replacement 3-1 3-2 8
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Style 1 - Front leveling Adjust the Door Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two (Style 1) or four (Style 2) adjustable rollers located at the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below. A WARNING B Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. A. Roller adjustment screw B
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2. Install the interior water filter. The interior water filter mounting You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through bracket is located on the left side wall of the refrigerator the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed compartment. may increase as you open the doors or add warm food. NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate water line, o
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The recommended settings should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly Ensuring Proper Air Circulation when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit is firm. airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or the illustration, cool air enters the freezer section through vents in freezer, fi
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The temperature displays will alternately show the current Additional Control Center Features temperatures and the highest temperatures the compartments reached when the power was out. Max Cool Press the Temp Alarm touch pad once to stop the audible The max cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, alarm and alternating temperature displays. The Temp Alarm full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. light will continue to flash until the refrigerator tempe
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Air trapped in the system may cause water and the water filter to eject. Dispense water for 2 minutes before removing Water Dispenser the used water filter. (on some models) If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was Replacing the Water Filter first installed, dispense water into a container until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or for approximately 6 to 7 minutes The water filter mounting bracket is located on the right side of after the water begins d
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Ice Production Rate Shelves and Shelf Frames Normal Ice Production: The ice maker should produce a To Remove and Replace a Shelf/Shelf Frame: complete batch of ice every 3 hours. If ice is not being made 1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it fast enough, adjust the Freezer Control to a lower (colder) out of the shelf supports. number in steps. Wait 24 hours. If necessary, gradually adjust 2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the
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Drawer Divider Crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed To Remove the Divider: crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and 1. Pull the drawer out to its full extension. HIGH. 2. Lift the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of the drawer and lift the divider out. fruits and vegetables with skins. To Replace the Divider: Fruit: Wash, let dry and stor
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Door Bins FREEZER FEATURES To Remove and Replace the Bins: 1. Remove the bin by lifting it up and pulling it straight out. Your model may have some or all of these features. 2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support and pushing it down until it stops. Freezer Baskets To Remove and Replace Wire Baskets: Upper basket 1. Remove all items from basket. Remove basket by pulling basket out to its full extension and lift out. 2. Replace basket by sliding into upper molded railing
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window 2. Slide the light bulb cover toward the back of the sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning compartment to release it from the light assembly. 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. These can scratch or damage materials. To help remove odors, you ca
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Moving V acation and Moving Care When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow Vacations these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day Away: ahead of time. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. Disconnect the water line from the back of the 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: refrigerat
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The refrigerator seems to make too much noise The water dispenser will not operate properly The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See Has the water system not filled? The water system needs “Normal Sounds.” to be filled the first time it is used. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser until water begins to flow. Dispense and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. This will The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice take approximately 5 minutes and wi
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Is the control set correctly for the surrounding Temperature is too warm conditions? See “Using the Control(s),” depending on your model. Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for prevents cold air movement between the compartments. droplets to form after the refrigerator self-defrosts. Move objects away from the air vents. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for air vent locations. The doors are difficult to open A
