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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 WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ 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 extens
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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 ½" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your Failure
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Reverse Osmosis Water Supply 8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the tubing. refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa). Connect to Refrigerator If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is c
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2. Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles. Remove Doors and Hinges (all models) IMPORTANT: ■ Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. A ■ Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from B doors. ■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style. ■ If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to A. Bulb reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appr
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Cabinet 3. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 4. 1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1. 4. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 5. 2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See 5. Rotate and position handle from refrigerator door onto freezer Graphic 1-2. door and assemble as s
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Standard Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-2 2 A A Base Grille A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs B A 3 A A 1-1 A. Door Hinge Hole Plug A A. Bottom Hinge Hole Plug A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws Top Hinge A A A. Flat-Head Handle Screws B B. Freezer Door Handle C 4 A A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge A. Door Handle Sealing Screws 7 5 Front View Side View Center Hinge A A. Door Stop Screw A B B. Door Stop B A. Door Handle Seal Screw Front A. Cente
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Contour Door Removal & Door Swing Reversal (optional) Replacement 1-1 1-2 Base Grille A A A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws A 2 A A. Bottom Hinge Hole Plug A. Door Hinge Hole Plug Top Hinge 3 Removal of Door Stops A A B B C A. Door Stop B. Door Stop Screw 4 Freezer Door A. Top Hinge Cover B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge Door Handle Reversal A B Center Hinge A. Door Handle Sealing Screws B. Door Handle Screw Hole Plugs 5 A Refrigerator Door A B B A. Doo
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® Architect Series Door Removal & Door Handle Removal Replacement Base Grille A A A A 1 A. /8" Setscrew A. Bottom Hinge Hole Plug Top Hinge A B C A. Top Hinge Cover 5 / B. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws 16 C. Top Hinge Center Hinge A B A. Center Hinge 5 / B. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws 16 Bottom Hinge A B A A A. Bottom Hinge 5 B. " Hex-Head Hinge Screws / 16 1 A. /8" Setscrew 9
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Mid-setting “3” Adjust the Doors Door Closing Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below. 1. Remove the base grille. See the Base Grille graphic in “Refrigerator Doors.” The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator IMPORTANT: on either side. ■ Give
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NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will Water Filtration System raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before OptimIce or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction NORMAL may be used on disinfected waters that may contai
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■ For stainless steel models, stainless steel is corrosion- If you need to clean the condenser: resistant and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of ■ Remove the base grille. your stainless steel, keep your surfaces clean by using the following cleaning instructions. ■ Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area To Clean Your Refrigerator: of the condenser. NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as
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■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance Ice and Water ■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice ■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply defrost cycle shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water ■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially s
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The water 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 Dispenser.” ■ Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dis
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-L200V Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) Model WF-NL120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class III. This system has been teste
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Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC120V Capacity 120 Gallons (454 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-dichlorobenzene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Endrin, O-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene, Ethyl Benzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Particulate Class I. This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42/53 for
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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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INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR LE AGRADECEMOS la compra de este producto de alta calidad. Si usted experimenta un problema que no se haya cubierto en SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.kitchenaid.com para obtener información adicional. Si considera que aún necesita ayuda, llámenos al 1-800-422-1230. En Canadá, visite nuestro sitio de internet en www.kitchenaid.ca o llámenos al 1-800-807-6777. Necesitará tener a mano su número de modelo y de serie
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Antes de tirar su viejo refrigerador o congelador: Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente de su ■ Saque las puertas. refrigerador viejo ■ Deje los estantes en su lugar para que los niños no puedan meterse con facilidad. ADVERTENCIA Peligro de Asfixia Remueva las puertas de su refrigerador viejo. No seguir esta instrucción puede ocasionar la muerte o daño al cerebro. IMPORTANTE: El atrapamiento y asfixia de niños no es un problema del pasado. Los refrigeradores tirados y abandonados son un peligro, a
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NOTA: No se recomienda instalar el refrigerador cerca de un horno, radiador u otra fuente de calor. No instale el refrigerador Requisitos del suministro de agua en un lugar donde la temperatura puede ser menor de Reúna las herramientas y piezas necesarias antes de comenzar la 55°F (13°C). instalación. Lea y siga las instrucciones provistas con cualquiera de las herramientas enlistadas aquí. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS: ■ Destornillador de hoja plana ■ Llave para tuercas de ¹⁄₄"(6,35mm) ■ Llav
