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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 inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not remove ground prong. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. ■ Do not use an adapter. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Do not use an extension cord. ■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (
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Location Requirements Electrical Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for a 1" Failure
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Water Supply Requirements Connect the Water Supply Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read all directions before you begin. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is here. connected, turn the ice maker OFF. TOOLS NEEDED: Connect to Water Line ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver ■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two ■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect po
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Connect to Refrigerator Refrigerator Doors and Drawer All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included 1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the later in this section after “Final Steps.” copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on Remove and Replace Handles copper tubing. 1. Using a ³⁄₃₂" or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscr
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Replace Doors and Hinges Adjust the Doors 1. Assemble the parts for the top hinges as shown in Top Hinge There are two leveler foot screws located at the base of the graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely. refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, use the following instructions. 2. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door. 1. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn the
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Door Removal & Replacement Façade Top Hinges A A B C A. Screw D 1 A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges A B A C A. Hinge Pin Cover B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws 3 1 A. /32" or /8" Setscrew Wiring Plug 2 Water Connection A 3 1 A. /32" or /8" Setscrew Drawer Front Removal Drawer Front Replacement A A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws 7
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REFRIGERATOR USE Cooling On/Off To turn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP button on the Opening and Closing Doors dispenser panel for 3 seconds. Your refrigerator and freezer will There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be not cool when cooling is off. opened and closed either separately or together. To turn cooling back on, press and hold the TEMP button for There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door. 3 seconds again. ■ When the left side door is
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Freezer Controls Upload Photos to the Display 1. Remove the cover from the USB port. Make sure FREEZER is selected. The up and down arrows on the display screen allow you to adjust the freezer compartment 2. With the Home Screen shown on the Display, press PHOTOS temperature. The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 5°F and insert the USB memory device. The control panel will (-21°C to -15°C). display all JPEG photos found on the USB memory device. ■ Press the down arrow to lower th
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Slideshow Max Cool 1. From the Home screen, press PHOTOS. Photos previously The Max Cool feature assists with periods of heavy ice usage, full uploaded will be displayed. grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. 2. Press SLIDESHOW, and all uploaded photos will appear in the On the display screen, press OPTIONS, then MAX COOL. The slideshow. display screen indicates whether the feature is on or off. Press the MAX COOL icon to toggle between settings. NOTE: After 1 hour of slidesh
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To Dispense Water (Measured Fill): Measured Fill allows you to dispense a specified amount of water Crisper Humidity Control with the touch of a few buttons. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed NOTE: The amount of water you select will be dispensed. Be sure crisper. Depending on your model, adjust the control to any that the container is empty and can hold the entire volume. If ice is setting between FRUIT and VEGETABLES or LOW and HIGH. in the container, you may
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Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not Pull-out Tray fall outside of the glass. IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the Your dispenser includes a small pull-out tray at the bottom of the pad or button in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing dispenser. hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater ■ The tray can be pulled slightly to better support large quantities. containers. It is designed to catch small spills and allow fo
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Ice Maker and Storage Bin Water Filter Status Light IMPORTANT: The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter. When the water filter status display changes from ■ Flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See “NORMAL” to “ORDER,” this tells you that it is almost time to “Water and Ice Dispensers.” replace the water filter. Replace the disposable water filter when ■ The ice maker and storage bin are located in the upper left- the water filter
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REFRIGERATOR CARE Clean the Exterior Surfaces Cleaning 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. WARNING 2. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water, wash, rinse and thoroughly dry stainless steel and painted metal exteriors. ■ To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish, Part Number 4396920. To order the cleaner, ca
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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 Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate 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 mo
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Temperature and Moisture Ice and Water Temperature is too warm The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply refrigerator to cool completely. shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
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The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly WATER FILTER ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water CERTIFICATIONS supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line. ■ New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.” ■ Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the
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PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-200 Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, O-Dichlorobenzene, Ethylbenzene, Chlorobenzene, Endrin, Tetrachloroethylene and Li
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® KITCHENAID REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a KitchenA
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INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Nous vous REMERCIONS d'avoir acheté ce produit de haute qualité. Si vous rencontrez un problème non mentionné dans la section DÉPANNAGE, veuillez visiter notre site Web www.kitchenaid.com pour des informations supplémentaires. Si vous avez toujours besoin d'assistance, veuillez nous téléphoner au 1-800-422-1230. Au Canada, visitez notre site Web www.kitchenaid.ca ou téléphonez-nous au 1-800-807-6777. Vous aurez besoin de vos numéros de modèle et de
