KitchenAid KTRS25Q User's Manual
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1. Recommended grounding method INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR Locating the refrigerator properly 1 Allow 2 Inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall 3 if the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wali you must leave extra space so the door can be opened wider A minimum of 1 4 inch 2 9 cm between the refrigerator and wail Is required Leveling the refrigerator Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below Leveling screw I Remove the base grille See page 17 2 To ralse front tum screw clockwise 3 To lower front tum screw counter clockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 17 Right to raise left to lower Use screwdriver to adjust Using the Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Removing the freezer shelves Changing the control settings Using the ice maker Adjusting the door bins Removing the ice maker storage bin 14 Adjusting the door bin glides Using the cold water and ice dispensers Removing the can dispenser Removing the base grille a Sooo Removing the meat locker anging igh and cover Un dersta nding the sounds you Removing the lower drawers and cover Removing the freezer door shelves 12 Using the wine egg rack To obtain2. area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet e Make sure unit is not loaded with food before It has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Make sure unit is not used by anyone unable to operate It property PARTS AND FEATURES gt Parts and Features This section contains captioned Illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Freezer Automatic light ice maker Ice bin Removable Light freezer sheives Control panel Meat locker See es ee Ice chute to label on side IN g ace se f i compartment if Ss sire shewven lt 7 al I orate Rollertrac x va z Can dispen roll out shelf a wr fl 2 a KTRS25 Crisper cover ar Utility bucket i P d eere nm adjustable door A bins with bin glides il Crisper with humidity control a ai Defrost pan behind base Color coordinated grille base grille Control Panel Power saving control Refrigerator control Freezer control Refrigerator Freezer exterior loss j moisture energy off 12 a 3 4 colder Insta
3. fo roll the shelf out for easier access to foods stored on the rear of the shelf To roll shelf out e Carefully pull front of shelf toward you To roll sheif In e Push shelf in until it stops To remove shelf 1 Tit shelf up at front 2 Lift shelf up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out IMPORTANT Glass shelves are heavy Handle with care To replace shelf 1 Guide the rear hooks of the shelf into the shelf supports 2 Tilt shelf up at front unti 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 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Removing the meat locker and cover To remove the meat locker 1 Roll out to the stop 2 Lift front and pull out the rest of the way To replace the meat locker 1 Position back rollers of meat locker between front rollers of cabinet track and the track Itself 2 Push meat locker up and onto track 3 Roll back until it stops To remove cover 1 Remove meat locker 2 Tilt front of cover up 3 lft cover at back and pull straight out 4 Replace in reverse order Removing the lower drawers and cover To remove drawers 1 Roll out to the stop 2 Lift front of drawer and pull out the rest of the way To replace drawers 1 Position back rollers of drawer between front rollers of cabinet track and the track itself 2 Push drawer up and onto track 3 Roll back
4. grille 1 Une up base grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push base grille firmly to snap into place 3 Close the refrigerator door see cleaning Instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 21 Removing the defrost pan AWARNING To remove defrost pan 1 Remove base grille See above Personal Injury Hazard 2 Lift defrost pan over wire brace Remove tape if any Refrigeration system tubes are located above the defrost pan and can become 3 Clean as described on page 21 hot Remove and install defrost pan To replace defrost pan carefully 1 Replace pan with notched corner to the Failure to do so could result In personal rear Injury 2 Push defrost pan in all the way Make sure the defrost drain tube is directed Into defrost pan 3 Replace base grille See above USING THE REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in personal Injury or electrical shock To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind Control Panel to bulbs 3 Remove bulb and replace with a 60 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp bulb co
5. to such dangers as personal Injury bums fire and electrical shock which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 230 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your home appliance s operation or If you need service feel free to call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience below we have Included a handy place for you to record these numbers Also please record the date the product was purchased instalied and the Builder s or Dealer s name address and phone number You will need this Information if you veal require service Keep this book and the sales slip together In a safe place for future reference IMPORTANT You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for In warranty service Mode Number Bulider Dealer Name Serial Nurnber Address Date Purchased Phone Don t forget KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances Built in Refrigerators Trash Compactors Ranges amp Cooktops Freestanding Refrigerators Hot Water Dispensers Microwave Ovens 50 Pound Ice Makers Food Waste Disposers Washers amp Dryers Di
6. until it stops To remove drawer cover KTRS22Q only 1 Remove both drawers 2 Remove glass insert by pushing up from bottom and sliding It out with both hands 3 Lift front of cover frame 4 Lift cover frame up and out To adjust lower drawer humidity control To replace crisper cover You can control the amount of humidity 1 Place cover frame on supports in rear of in the motsture sealed crispers cabinet 1 The control can be adjusted to any 2 Lower front of cover frame down onto setting between LOW and HIGH supports until it is securely in place 2 LOW open lets molst air out of the 3 Slide glass insert into cover frame using crisper for best storage of fruits and both hands vegetables with skins 4 Replace both drawers 3 HIGH closed keeps moist alr in the IMPORTANT Glass shelves are heavy Handle Fee storage ot Tesh edly them with care ege i For KTRS25Q Follow cover removal Instructions under Removing the meat locker and cover above 11 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Removing the freezer door shelves For easier cleaning the door shelves can be removed To remove shelves 1 Grasp shelf at both ends 2 Uft up and pull out To replace sheives 1 Insert shelf hooks into guides on both sides 2 Push down to lock Into place Removing the freezer shelves To remove shelf 1 Lift front of shelf slighty 2 Lift side off metal divider 3 Uft back off supports 4 Pull shelf s
7. KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE i NUNO NARA AD a N LAA X E Bebi KitchenAid No Frost Refrigerator Models KTRS22Q KTRS25Q A Note fo YOu ccsccees000 2 Important Safety Instructions MEV bes WG nas as wan 3 ER PUNY lt TEIAS sz SoS Installing the Refrigerator Caring for the 20 25 28 kaaa a t ipi pi AS Ard De e Th E a A a aA en e N if You Need Assistance Aa NNN ENAR x aA Call Us With Questions Or Comments 1 800 422 1230 Use and Care Guide A Note to You Thank you for buying a KitchenAid home appliance You purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience went Into Its manufacturing To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable Information on how to operate and maintain your home appliance property and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your home appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol 4ACAUTION This symbol wil help you avoid actions WARNING This symbol will help alert you
8. an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 13 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Removing the ice maker storage bin The ice maker storage bin holds up to 10 pounds 4 5 kg of ice Remove unused ice periodically to reduce the potential for off taste or odor build up in Ice IMPORTANT The first few batches of Ice from the ice maker may have an off taste This is from new plumbing and parts Throw first few batches of ice away and make a new supply To remove storage bin The storage bin can be removed to supply large quantities of Ice or for cleaning 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 2 Uft the ice maker signal arm until you fee It click into the OFF position Ice can still be dispensed when the freezer door Is closed but no more can be made 3 Lift the rear of storage bin straight up and pull it out 4 Empty the bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up the Ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse and dry well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents To replace storage bin 1 Make sure bin is pushed in all the way 2 Push the ice maker signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production 3 Lower covering panel 14 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Using the cold water and ice dispensers A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Tumbl
9. cker OR b Place 2 ibs 0 9 kg of dry Ice In freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from burns OR c If neither a food locker nor dry ice Is available use or can perishable food at once 22 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals It may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it ls unsafe dispose of it Questions Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 Food storage Guide In This Section Storing fresh food This section gives you helpful information on how to store all types of food and for how long For more Information see a reliable cookbook or a freezer guide storing fresh food Vegetables Leafy Remove store wrapping Tear off brulsed and discolored areas Wash in cool water drain Place in plastic bag or container and store In crisper With skins Store In crisper or plastic bag Fruit Berries Sort to remove injured berries Do not wash berries until they are to be served Store in original container in crisper Other sort fo remove injured fruit before storing Wash fruit let dry place in perforated plastic bag or loosely covered in plastic contai
10. come Injured or trapped To restart the refrigerator see Setting the controls on page 7 21 CARING FOR THE REFRIGERATOR gt CARING FOR THE REFRIGERATOR Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks there is no need to shut off the refrigerator Use up perishables and freeze other Items Then 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising the signal arm 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Moving When you are moving 1 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least a day ahead Disconnect the water line After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to tum off the ice maker Remove all food and pack it in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator Clean It thoroughly rinse and dry Take out all removable parts and tape them together so they won t rattle screw in the leveling legs Tape the doors shut Tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 5 Also remember to connect the water supply line to the ice maker ENO NAUN Power interruptions if electricity goes off call the power company Ask how long the power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help foods stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food lo
11. ection of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere In the U S KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan U S A 49085 Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials Part No 2168556 Rev B 1994 KitchenAid Registered Trademark of KitchenAid Printed in U S A
12. fied with the action taken e Contact the Major Appilance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to resoive your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action KitchenAid eestanding Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and repair A Service calls to WARRANTY labor costs to correct defects in 1 Correct the Installation of RRE OF materials or vided hla Service the refrigerator URCHASE must be provided by an author 2 Instruct you how to use the ized KitchenAid servicing outief refrigerator SECOND THROUGH Replacement or repair of the 3 Replace house fuses or FIFTH YEAR FULL reftigerator freezer cavity liner If correct house wiring WARRANTY the part cracks due to defective 4 Replace house plumbing FROM DATE OF material or workmanship Service B Repairs when refrigerator Is PURCHASE must be provided by an used in other than nomal authorized KitchenAid servicing home use outlet C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse Improper installation or ins
13. he unit Changing the control settings To change the temperature settings follow the steps below 1 Adjust the Refrigerator Control first 2 Wait at least 24 hours before making further adjustments This gives the refrigerator and or freezer time to reach the set temperature 3 Adjust the Freezer Control If necessary To make the refrigerator or freezer colder tum the control toward the number 4 setting To make the refrigerator or freezer less cold tum the control toward the number 1 setting Changing either the Refrigerator Control or the Freezer Control will affect the temperatures of both compartments CONDITION Refrigerator section Is too warm Freezer section is too warm Use the settings listed In the chart below as a guideline when adjusting the temperature controls The following reasons can cause the conditions listed below e Door opened offen e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Room temperature too cold Refrigerator can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTING ADJUSTMENTS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Refrigerator section Is too cold ice doesn t freeze fast enough Both sections are too warm USING THE REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the door bins Adjust the door bins to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove bins 1 Uft bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace b
14. ing ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing ice or water Doing so could result in personal Injury or breakage The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin In the freezer When the dispenser bar is pressed a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice moves from the bin and fails through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds Your refrigerator dispenses both cubed and crushed ice Before dispensing ice select which type of ice you prefer For cubed Ice move Ice Selector Switch left to the cubed position For crushed ice move Ice Selector Switch right to the crushed position To dispense ice 1 Move Ice Selector Switch to desired setting 2 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 3 Remove the glass to stop dispensing continued on next page 15 USING THE REFRIGERATOR The cold water dispenser Chilled water comes from a 1 quart 1 L tank behind the crisper drawers Allow about 24 hours to chill the first tankful of water When the refrigerator is first hooked up press the water dispenser bar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 9 L of water Please allow about 30 seconds to clear the alr from the system before water appears This removes the air i
15. ins 1 Hold back of bin above desired support button 2 Push bin back and down until it stops Adjusting the bin glides Use the bin glides to secure odd shaped items in the door bins or to separate other Items To adjust the glides 1 Grasp glide 2 Move glide along bin Removing the can dispenser The dispenser holds 5 beverage cans in a convenient place leaving more room for larger items To remove dispenser 1 Uft dispenser up 2 Pull dispenser straight out To replace dispenser 1 Hold back of dispenser above desired guide 2 Push dispenser back and down until it stops Using the wine egg rack The rack holds either a botte of wine or a H carton of eggs securely Hang the rack over the left or right side of any refrigerator shelf USING THE REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Regular cantilever shelves To remove shelves 1 Tiit shelf up at front 2 ft shelf up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out IMPORTANT Glass shelves are heavy Handle with care To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks of shelf into slots in the shelf supports 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 RollerTrac cantilever shelf The RollerTrac shelf has rollers which allow you
16. lling the Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning the refrigerator Locating the refrigerator properly Piugging in the refrigerator Leveling the refrigerator If you want your refrigerator to work properly you need to Install it properly This section tells you all you need to know to Install your refrigerator Cleaning the refrigerator Clean your refrigerator before using It if IMPORTANT DO NOT USE sharp Instruments necessary See cleaning Instructions on rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive page 20 cleaners These can damage the material Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 and any shipping tape before using the DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened refrigerator under the refrigerator behind the base grille To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Plugging in the refrigerator 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp type wall receptacle fused and properly grounded electrical 3 prong supply is required It is recommended that a grounding separate circult serving only this appliance plug be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacie which cannot be tumed off with a switch or pull chain See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package
17. n the system and rinses the tank and pipes If the dispenser is not used regularly dispense enough water every week to freshen the supply Allow 2 to 3 hours for a new supply of water to chill IMPORTANT The smail tray under the dispenser Is designed to evaporate small Spills There Is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove glass to stop dispensing Dispenser operating tips PROBLEM CAUSE Dispensers won t work e Freezer door open SOLUTION e Close the freezer door os lac won t e Ice bin not property installed Make sure ice bin is pushed In W e Wrong ice In bin e Dispenser not used for extended periods of time causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser stops working foo long e ice dispenser bar held in all the way e Use only crescents from ice maker Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e Dump old ice and make a new supply e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser USING THE REFRIGERATOR Removing the base grille To remove base grille 1 Open the refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille foward to release support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the base grille To replace base
18. nding the sounds you may hear on page 19 for normal operating sounds This is normal In hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan will not overflow Change the fuse or reset the circuit breaker See page 18 for instructions for changing the light bulbs The motor naturally runs longer on hot days or if the room is too warm as well as when a large amount of food has been put into the refrigerator or the doors have been opened a lot IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If the problem is not due to one of the items on page 25 e Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company In your area e if you prefer write to Consumer Assistance Center KitchenAid 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service e Call your dealer or the repair service he recommends e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer e if you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 26 4 if you are not satis
19. ner and store In crisper Eggs Store In original carton For best storage place on Interior shelf or In wine egg rack Dairy products Milk Store In original container on refrigerator shelf Butter or margarine Store in the utility compartment or on refrigerator shelf until opened When opened store in covered dish or on butter dish In the utility compartment Cheese Store in original packaging until opened When opened tightly rewrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in utility compartment or on refrigerator shelf Leftovers Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or place in plastic containers with tight fitting lids Condiments Store small jars and bottes in door bins Beverages Wipe off bottles and cans Store in door bins or on refrigerator shelf Meat Cured or smoked meat and cold cuts Store in original packaging until opened When opened tightly rewrap using plastic wrap or aluminum foil Fresh prepackaged meat and poultry Store In original packaging Fresh not prepackaged Remove market wrapping paper Rewrap in plastic wrap Cooked meat and poultry Wrap or cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store Immediately Fresh fish and shelifish Store In plastic bag or tightly covered container continued on next page 23 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storage chart for meats TIME DAYS Bacon 5to7 Cured meat 7 to 10 If stori
20. ng meat longer than the time given freezing is recommended IMPORTANT Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased Storing frozen food Prepackaged frozen food Store in original packaging on freezer door shelf or on freezer shelf Meat poulitry Trim off excess fat and remove bones when necessary Meat poultry should not be salted Wrap tightly in heavy duty aluminum foll plastic coated paper or non permeable plastic wraps made out of a saran film Press out as much air as possible Label and date the meat poulitry Do not refreeze thawed meat ice cream Store in original packaging When opened place a piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper against ice cream surface to prevent the formation of ice crystals Frozen juices Store in original container on freezer door shelf or on freezer shelf 24 Storage chart for frozen food TIME MONTHS Storage times given in this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space keep frozen food for short times Use then replace as needed Courtesy of National Livestock amp Meat Board and U S D A TF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance or Service If you ever have questions or comments about your appliance you can call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 24 hours a day This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 outlines possible
21. ou how to clean your refrigerator freezer and how to care for it when you are going on vacation or moving Cleaning the refrigerator The refrigerator and freezer sections defrost AWAR NING automatically However clean both sections once a month to prevent odors from building Personal Injury Hazard up Wipe up spills Immediately Refrigeration system tubes are located To clean the refrigerator tum the above the defrost pan and can become Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug the unit hot Remove and install defrost pan take out all removable parts and clean the carefully r eh pela according to the directions Failure to do so could cause personal Injury WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces e Wash rinse and dry well Do Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent not use abrasive or harsh and warm water cleaners Also use an appliance wax e Wax painted metal surfaces at or good auto paste wax least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces pro vides rust protection Do not use wax on plastic parts e Vacuum grille Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Removable parts Sponge or soft cloth with mild e Wash rinse and dry weli shelves meat detergent and warm water locker crisper utility drawer etc 20 WHAT TO USE Interior walls sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm wa
22. problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do If you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detalled description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for service If your appliance shouid fail to operate review the following iist before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call The refrigerator will not operate The refrigerator makes unfamiliar sounds There is water in the defrost pan The lights are not working The motor seems to run too long CHECK IF The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage A household fuse Is blown or circuit breaker is tripped The Refrigerator Control Is in the OFF position A household fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped A light bulb is bumed out The room is too warm too much food was put into refrigerator at one time or the doors have been opened too often WHAT TO DO Plug the power cord Into a live circuit with the proper voltage Change the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Set Refrigerator Control to a setting other than OFF New features on your refrigerator make new sounds See Understa
23. s Because your refrigerator has an ice maker you may e trickling water hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water thud clatter of ice and the clatter of ice falling into the storage bin Saving energy e Open the doors as few times as possible e Set the refrigerator and freezer Keep food organized so you do not have temperatures to suit your needs ice cream to search for what you want Get should be firm and beverages should be as everything you need out at one time Close cold as you like them Avoid setting the the doors as soon as food Is removed refrigerator and freezer temperatures e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a colder than necessary heat source such as a range water heater e Check the door gasket for a tight seal furnace radiator or In direct sunlight Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Keep the Power Saving Control in the uses e Clean the condenser coils regularly less energy setting indicator light off unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator CARING FOR THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for the Refrigerator in This Section Cleaning the refrigerator 20 Power IN rUPHONS o Vacation and moving cate 60 Your new refrigerator freezer is designed to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you are expected to do In order to maintain your refrigerator freezer properly This section tells y
24. shwashers Built in Ovens Mixers amp Blenders For more information on these appliances or the one you have purchased call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 Important Safety Instructions A Vad Tepe 0 reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or Injury when using the refrigerator follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all instructions before using the e Never allow children to operate play with refrigerator or crawl inside the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are e Never clean refrigerator parts with not problems of the past Junked or flammable fluids The fumes can create a abandoned refrigerators are still fire hazard or explosion dangerous even if they will just sit in FOR YOUR SAFETY the garage for a few days Ifyou aie getting rid of vou old DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER refrigerator do it safely Please read the FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE ply the safety hehe from the VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE Assoclation of Home Appliance THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR Manufacturers Help prevent accidents EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Piease e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area sultable for its size and use e Make sure unit is not installed near an oven radiator or other heat source e Make sure unit is in an
25. tallation not in accordance with local electrical codes or Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are plumbing codes 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator D Any food loss due to product 3 Condenser 4 Drier failure 5 Connecting Tubing E Any labor costs during the Service must be provided by an limited warranty authorized KitchenAld servicing F Replace parts or repalr labor outlet costs for units operated outside the United States SIXTH THROUGH TENTH YEAR Replacement parts to correct G Pickup and delivery This defects in materials or workman product is designed to be LIMITED ship in the sealed refrigeration repaired In the home WARRANTY system These parts are H Repalrs to parts or systems FROM DATE OF 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator caused by unauthorized PURCHASE 3 Condenser 4 Drier modifications made to the 5 Connecting Tubing appliance A KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQU ENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state If you need service first see the Assistance or Service s
26. ter Door liners and sponge soft cloth or gaskets paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment HOW TO CLEAN e Wash rinse and dry well e Wash rinse and dry well Do not use cleaning waxes concentrat ed detergenis bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum or alcohol on plastic parts e See page 17 for removal and replacement Instructions e Wash rinse and dry well e Clean colls when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Remove base grille See page 17 e Vacuum colis Replace base grllie See page 17 Vacation and moving care Long vacations if you will be gone for a month or more 1 If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead When the last load of ice drops tum off the Ice maker 2 Tum the Refrigerator Control to off See Temperature controls on page 7 Unplug the refrigerator Clean rise thoroughly and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors keeping them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up aah Ww AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or craw inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may be
27. the best possible results from your refrigerator it is Important that you operate It properly This section tells you how to do just that Setting the controls Temperature controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator Is first plugged In Refrigerator 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to A between numbers 2 and 3 off 12 a 3 4 colder IMPORTANT The off setting on the Refrigerator Control stops all cooling action in the unit but it does not disconnect the unit from the electrical supply Freezer 2 Set the Freezer Control to A between numbers 2 and 3 cold 12 a 3 4 coker 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down se completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set corectty when milk or Juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream Is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Power saving control The Power Saving Control on the Control Panel operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the unit e Use the uses less energy setting Indicator light off when humidity is low e Use the reduces exterior moisture setting indicator light on if moisture forms on the outside of t
28. traight out To replace shelf Replace in reverse order Using the ice maker The ON OFF lever Is a wire signal arm e ON down to make Ice automatically OFF IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker ON until it ls connected to the water supply Instructions for lce maker water supply hookup are attached to the back of the refrigerator e OFF up to stop ice maker cabinet 12 USING THE REFRIGERATOR Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents e It is normal e They break apart easily attached at corners ice maker ON OFF lever in the OFF Move ON OFF lever to the ON down won t up position position make ice Freezer not cold e Ice maker will not operate until freezer is enough cold enough fo make ice This could take ovemight e Ice attracts airborne Dump old ice and make a new supply odors old ice Store excess ice In a covered container e Poor water quality e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter Try to avoid softened water supplies e Foods not property e Wrap food properly See pages 23 and 24 wrapped e Ice bin and freezer e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning need cleaning chart on page 20 e Plumbing to ice maker Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet Try to avoid softened water supply e New ice maker First few batches of ice from a new ice maker may have
29. ver at top and bottom Press up on bottom while tilting cover up then pull it off 3 Remove bulb and replace with a 25 watt appliance bulb 4 insert cover tabs into holes and snap Into place 5 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply IMPORTANT Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape USING THE REFRIGERATOR Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make different The following chart describes the kinds of sounds than your previous one Hard surfaces sounds that might be new to you and what such as the ceiling walls and cabinets causes them around the refrigerator can make these sounds seem louder SOUNDS OBSERVATIONS CAUSES Hum or hiss The refrigerator s fan motor and moving alr Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and stops Running sounds The high efficiency compressor and motor will run longer than older designs Trickling water water sounds During the defrost cycle the refrigerator will not be running The trickling water is the frost accumulation on the freezer coil melting and running Into the defrost pan When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes Ice maker sound
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