Quick Start Guide

W11408555B
W11408562B - SP
French Door Bottom Mount Quick Start Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the
appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
The control panel is located inside the refrigerator compartment and operates both the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
NOTE: The home screen will appear as shown, when either refrigerator door is opened.
IMPORTANT:
■ The recommended settings should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are
set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement, or porch may have higher humidity or extreme
temperatures. You may need to adjust the temperature away from the recommended settings to
accommodate for these conditions.
■ Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the
refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a colder than recommended setting will not
cool the compartments any faster.
■ 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 before adjusting the controls.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the factory. When you
first install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended
set points as shown.
Press either the Freezer Temp or Fridge Temp button to select the desired temperature setting from (1
[least cold] to 5 [coldest]).
NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a time. Wait
24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
When adjusting temperature set points, use the following chart as a guide.
CONDITION: TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
Refrigerator too cold Refrigerator one setting lower
Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator one setting higher
Freezer too cold Freezer one setting less
Freezer too warm / too little ice Freezer one setting higher
COOLING ON/OFF
Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool and water will not dispense when cooling is turned off.
■ To turn cooling off, press and hold both the Max Cool and Moisture Control buttons, at the same time,
for 3 seconds. When cooling is off, “Cooling Off” will appear on the display screen.
■ To turn cooling back on, press and hold both the Max Cool and Moisture Control buttons, at the same
time, for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, “Cooling Off” will disappear and the previously selected
settings will appear on the display screen.
MAX COOL
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm
room temperatures.
Press Max Cool to set the freezer and refrigerator to the coldest temperature settings.
Press Max Cool again to return to the selected temperature set point.
NOTE: The Max Cool icon will be illuminated while the refrigerator is in Max Cool mode.
The displayed compartment temperature settings will not change. The Max Cool feature
will turn off automatically after 24 hours.
MOISTURE CONTROL
The moisture control feature turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal. Use in
humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more
energy when Moisture Control is on.
■ To turn on/off the moisture control feature, press and hold Moisture Control for 3
seconds.
DOOR AJAR ALARM
The Door Open icon lights up when a door has been open for 5 minutes and cooling is on.
An alert tone will sound three times, and the Door Open icon will flash seven times. This
pattern will repeat every 2 minutes until all the doors are closed completely. The feature
then resets and will reactivate when a door is left open again for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, such as while cleaning the inside of the
refrigerator, press any button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but the
Door Open icon will still be displayed on the dispenser control panel. All doors must be completely closed
to turn off the Door Open icon.
WATER FILTER STATUS
The water filter status light on the control panel will help you know when to order and replace the water
filter.
NOTE: If water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the filter sooner.
The disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months, depending on your water quality
and usage.
■ Blue: GOOD—The water filter icon on the control lights up in blue.
■ Orange: ORDER—Order a replacement filter. The water filter icon on the control lights up in orange.
■ Red: REPLACE—Replace the water filter. The water filter icon on the control lights up in red and
“Replace Filter” will appear on the display.
■ Red/Replace Filter: EXPIRED—The water filter icon lights up in red and “Replace Filter” flashes on
the display.
After changing the water filter, reset the status. Press and hold the Water Filter button for 3 seconds. When
the system is reset, the water filter icon will return to Blue and the words “Replace Filter” will disappear
from the display.
SABBATH MODE
Sabbath mode is designed for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights.
In Sabbath Mode the temperature set points remain unchanged, but the interior and dispenser lights turn
off, all sounds and alarms are disabled and the dispenser screen backlight turns off.
■ To turn on Sabbath Mode, press and hold both Freezer Temp and Fridge Temp at the same time for 3
seconds. After 3 seconds, an “engage” tone will sound and the icons on the control panel display will
flash and then disappear.
NOTE: You must close the doors to turn off the lights. The lights will remain off while the refrigerator is
in Sabbath mode.
■ To turn off Sabbath Mode, press and hold both Freezer Temp and Fridge Temp at the same time for 3
seconds. After 3 seconds, a “disengage” tone will sound and the control panel will display the normal
screen.
NOTE: After turning off Sabbath Mode, you must first close the doors to turn on the lights. Then the
lights will function normally.
Sabbath mode does not disable the water dispenser or the ice maker. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice
Maker” in the Owner’s Manual.
If a power failure occurs or you unplug the refrigerator while it is in Sabbath mode, it will take 10 minutes
for the cooling system to resume when power is restored.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips,
please see the Owner’s Manual included with your appliance.
For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for
complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.kitchenaid.com/service-and-support,
or in Canada https://www.kitchenaid.ca/service-and-support. This may save you the cost of a service call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–253–1301
KtichenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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