CABINET DEPTH SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or www.kitchenaid.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ..........................................4 Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4 Space Requirements....................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Water System Preparation..................................
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.
Space Requirements INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WARNING Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Electrical Requirements WARNING Water System Preparation Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned. 1. Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting up the wire shut-off arm as shown. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent possible leakage resulting in property damage, be sure to observe the following: ■ If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. ■ All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. ■ Use the water tubing provided and check for leaks.
Connecting to refrigerator: 1. Remove the shipping tape from gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator. 2. Style 1: Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten. Weight requirements for raised panel inserts: ■ Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 28 lbs. (12.7 kg). ■ Freezer door panels should not exceed 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) combined weight.
6. Replace the hinge side trims by inserting the notched end under the top trim first. 7. Tighten the two top trim screws. To replace the base grille: 1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°. 2. Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel. 3. Roll the grille up toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place. Leveling Your Refrigerator 1. Side Trims 2. Top Trim Screws 3. Door Panels 4.
6. Adjust the front leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator top parallel with the cabinet above the refrigerator. Leave approximately ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm) gap between the top hinges and the cabinet. If you do not have a cabinet above the refrigerator, simply adjust the refrigerator to make it level. Style 1 1. Leave ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm) minimum clearance for leveling the refrigerator. Leave ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) minimum clearance if you have full-overlay cabinet doors. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit airflow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown. Setting the Controls Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator.
Adjusting Control Settings Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning. ■ For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red indicator appears in the window above the CUBE button. To dispense water: 1. Press a glass against the water dispenser lever. 2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.
Water Filtration and Monitoring System 3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from o-rings. (on some models) The water filter indicator light The water filter indicator light will help you know when to change your water filter cartridge. The light is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter cartridge (90% of the filter life has been used).
Fixed Shelves (on some models) Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy. To remove and replace the shelf in a fixed metal frame: 1.
Meat storage guide Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat. Fresh fish or shellfish ................. use same day as purchased Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.) ......... 1-2 days Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ........................................... 3-5 days Cured meats ........................................................
FREEZER FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models.
Freezer Basket Door Bins (plastic bin on some models) Large door bins hold gallon containers and the smaller door bins hold two-liter bottles. The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. NOTE: Place large door bins in the upper part of the refrigerator door so the door will close properly. Small door bins will fit in either the upper or lower part of the door. To remove and replace the door bins: 1. Remove the bin by lifting it up and pulling it out. 2.
3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. ■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning 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.
Lower Freezer Light (on some models) - (located beneath ice bin) ■ Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing in towards the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free from the freezer lining, pull down the shield. ■ Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides towards the center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes. Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the slotted hole.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Are the doors not closed completely? Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section. ■ Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section. ■ Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around? Contact a qualified person or a technician.
■ Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section. ■ Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician.
■ Is the food packaged correctly? Check that all food is securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator. ■ Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Refer to the “Setting the Controls” section. ■ Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. In Canada Call the KitchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST).
KITCHENAID® REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NL300/NL300 Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine (Class I) Taste and Odor and against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead. Capacity: 300 Gallons (1136 Liters) Service Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM (1.89 L/min.) @ 60 psi. Substance Reduction Average Influent Maximum Effluent Average Effluent Minimum % Reduction Average % NSF Test Reduction Number Chlorine, Taste/Odor 2.
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