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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 right-hand side of the refrigerator interior.
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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 ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your Failur
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6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe Water Pressure clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions abou
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3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed Complete the Installation in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing. WARNING NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten. Electrical Shock Hazard A B C D E F G Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. A. Refrig
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Adjusting Controls Crisper Humidity Control (on some models) NOTE: Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The HIGH. controls are set correctly when milk or juice is
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■ The display screen on the dispenser control panel has a backlight, which will turn off automatically when the control The Dispenser Light (on some models) buttons have not been used for 30 seconds or more. When the backlight is off, the first press of a control button will only When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. re-activate the backlight, without changing any settings. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either Within 30 seconds afte
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Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin REFRIGERATOR CARE 1. Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the Cleaning OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin. The sensor cover (“flipper door”) on the left wall of the freezer WARNING stops the ice maker from producing ice if the door is open or the storage bin is removed. 2. Replace the storage bin on the
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3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, 4. Replace light shield when applicable. shape and wattage. 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. 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 ■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize The refrigerator will n
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Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice Temperature and Moisture ■ New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections Temperature is too warm can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. ■ Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. the refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to en
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The water dispenser will not operate properly WATER FILTER ■ Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close CERTIFICATIONS completely.” ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Is the water pressure at least 30 psi (207 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser. See
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PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model T2WG2L/T2RFWG2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters) Model T2WG2/T2RFWG2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class II*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Mercury, Benzene, Toxaphene, O-dichlorobenzene, and Carbofuran. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42
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Base Grille Water Filtration System Model T1WG2L/T2RFWG2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters) Model T1WG2/T2RFWG2 Capacity 200 Gallons (758 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class II*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Mercury, Benzene, Toxaphene, O-dichlorobenzene, and Carbofuran. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for the reduction of the substa
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® KITCHENAID REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR 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 or KitchenAid Canada (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. On models with a water filter: 30 day limited w
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For additional product information, in the U.S.A., visit www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, visit www.kitchenaid.ca If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product or you would like to schedule service, you may contact KitchenAid at the number below. Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model number and serial number on the label, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. For assistance or service in the U.S.A., call 1-800
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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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NOTAS: unión y tubería de cobre. Antes de comprar, asegúrese que la válvula tipo montura cumpla con los códigos de plomería de su ■ No se recomienda instalar el refrigerador cerca de un horno, localidad. No use una válvula perforadora o una válvula de radiador u otra fuente de calor. No instale el refrigerador montura de ³⁄₁₆" (4,76 mm) que reduce el flujo de agua y se cerca de una ubicación en la que la temperatura puede bajar obstruye con más facilidad. de los 55°F (13°C). IMPORTANTE: ■
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(2,1 m) para permitir la limpieza. Use tubería de cobre de ¹⁄₄" segundo filtro de agua, se debe instalar en la línea de agua de (6,35 mm) de diámetro externo. Asegúrese que ambos ¼" (6,35 mm) en cualquiera de las conexiones de la tubería. extremos de la tubería de cobre estén cortados rectos. Consiga un filtro de agua del distribuidor de electrodomésticos más cercano a su domicilio. 5. Usando un taladro inalámbrico, haga un orificio de ¹⁄₄" (6,35 mm) en la tubería de agua fría que Ud. eligi
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Cómo terminar la instalación Ajuste de los controles NOTA: Permita que el refrigerador se enfríe completamente antes de introducir los alimentos. Lo mejor es esperar 24 horas antes ADVERTENCIA de guardar alimentos en el refrigerador. Los ajustes indicados en la sección anterior deberían ser los correctos para el uso normal del refrigerador en una casa. Los controles están ajustados correctamente cuando la leche o los jugos están tan fríos como Ud. desea y cuando el helado tiene consistenci
