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Question posted by bluberry on January 31st, 2012

Was There A Recall On This Model?

The fridge is leaking and ice forms at the bottom, was there a recall on this item? The store (Tepperman's) I purchased it from did nothing much to help me, when I complained of water leaking and ice forming at the bottom of the freezer and all the coils are frozen they said it is normal.

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Answer #1: Posted by samwarnock on October 4th, 2012 1:02 PM

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I have the same refrigerator and I found that the water tank had developed a leak at the point where the tubing connects to the tank. The tank is located behind the crisper on the left hand side of the refrigerator. The tank costs about $60 and it comes with a short section of tubing on the left side that connects easily to the reusable sharkbite tubing connector. Just press in on the grey plastic piece where the tubing inserts and the tubing should slide out easily. When installing the tank, just press the tubing into the connector. To be sure that the tubing is in far enough give it a gentle tug; if it pops out push it in farther. As for the other side of the tank, there is a really long section of tubing that goes into the wall of the refrigerator section and goes Who-Knows-Where. I figured it was a heck of a lot easier to cut the 5/16" tubing and buy a $5 sharkbite connector like they used on the other side of the tank. Takes about half an hour. Problem Solved!

Or so I thought. A week later there was water on the floor again. Turns out the drain in the freezer had frozen up due to all of the water that leaked down into the freezer section. The drain is located behind the metal panel in the back of the freezer section. To get it off you have to remove the door, shelves and icemaker. It took about an hour to get them out, remove the accumulated ice (chipping and hair dryer) and clear the drain tube. When tube finally starts to drain a little warm water will help clear out any remaining ice. This goes ino a drain pan that gradually evaporates the water in it. Since the tube was plugged it hasnt had any new water for a while, so you probably won't have to worry about it.

If you have an old fridge in the garage you can avoid the hassle of clearing the drain tube by just turning it off until everything melts.

Another hint, there is a button in the refrigerator to turn the cooling off while you work on it. Press and hold it for at least 3 seconds. Don't forget to turn it back on!

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Use & Care Guide - Page 1

..., call us at www.kitchenaid.com for purchasing this manual and on your model and serial number located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. This is , tell you how to...201;RATEUR 41 REFRIGERATOR CARE 11 CUIDADO DE SU REFRIGERADOR 28 ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 29 DÉPANNAGE 47 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 14 ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... adhesive with warm water and dry. ■ Do not use an extension cord. ■ Disconnect power before servicing. ■ Replace all parts and panels before operating. ■ Remove doors from refrigerator. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Disconnect power before turning on ice maker kit ready models only). Do...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... an outlet that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow for the door to follow the instructions...model) to do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not use a piercing-type or 4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more ) to allow for a ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space at the back for leaks...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...60 psi (276 to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. A B C A. Copper tubing D. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Flush the tubing until water is under the pipe clamp. Style 1 1. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator and check for leaks. A B C D E A. Compression nut D. See "Water Filtration System." Turn OFF main...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... keep the screws for leaks. IMPORTANT: ■ Remove food and any leaks. TOOLS NEEDED hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the side of 2 ft [61 cm]) with the copper tubing. Plastic water line B. "P" clamp 6. Allow 3 days to refrigerator cabinet with a second wrench...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... . 3. Do not remove ground prong. Do not tighten the screws completely. 2. Replace the parts for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Keep the screws in Bottom Hinge graphic. NOTE: On some models, remove the shim from the cabinet. Align the door so that the bottom of the drawer front...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Top Hinges A B C D Door Removal & Replacement A. Top Hinge Cover C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Shim (on some models) B. Hinge Screws Wiring Plug 2 A Drawer Front Removal A. 3/32" Set Screw A A. 3/32" Set Screw Drawer Front Replacement A A. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...on each side. A B A. To raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator. ■ To raise, turn the leveling screw clockwise. It may take ...refrigerator, use a ³⁄₈" hex driver to the left side door is opened and closed , the hinged seal automatically forms a seal between the two doors. Replace the base grille. Adjust the Doors Depending on your model, your refrigerator...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

... FREEZER too warm/too little ice REFRIGERATOR too cold FREEZER too cold ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR Control 1° lower Adjust FREEZER Control 1° lower Adjust REFRIGERATOR Control 1° higher Adjust ...help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal. CONDITION/REASON: Temperature Controls REFRIGERATOR too warm For your convenience, your food may spoil. NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

... or LOW and HIGH. If a softened water supply cannot be lit when the Door Alarm feature is displayed, press the Refrigerator (+) or (-) touch pads to restore the control panel lights. When the desired preference name is on some models) Turning the Ice Maker On/Off To turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

...Water Filter To purchase a replacement water filter, model 67003523 Part Number 4396395, contact your stainless steel refrigerator...trapped in one section will help you use with water that may spurt out ...water to change the water filter. Your water will stop dispensing. When the Order light is on disinfected waters that is chosen, replace the filter with any odors formed in the water...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. Do not use an extension cord. The refrigerator may need to remove the upper freezer shelf or basket to its high-efficiency compressor and... fans. Changing the Light Bulb NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will not operate WARNING Refrigerator Operation ■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Slide the light shield toward...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

... when the water valve opens to produce more ice. ■ Ice cube jammed in the water source line? Straighten the water source line. ■ Water filter installed on top of food added? Allow 24 hours for refrigerator to return to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on model) is not producing ice or not enough ice ■ Refrigerator connected to...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... the doors? This can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. ■ Ice stored too long? See "Water Dispenser." ■ Water on the refrigerator? The first glass of water. ■ Refrigerator connected to store food. ■ Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water source line? Discard the first glass of water may be cool. Off-taste, odor or gray color...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... or of unknown quality without filter status lights, replace the filter every 6 months. Flow = 0.78 gpm (1.9 Lpm). For models without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Water Supply Water Pressure Water Temperature Service Flow Rate City or Well 35 - 120 psi (241 - 827 kPa) 33° - 100°F (1°...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... years from date of purchase, when this filter is designed to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 6. Service must be provided by KitchenAid. 5. These parts are : compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connecting tubing. Service calls to the appliance. 9. Repairs when your model number and serial number on the label, located on water filter. Replacement parts...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... to your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow for planning purposes only. or 20amp fused, grounded electrical supply is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is recommended that cannot be a minimum of cabinet 4 1 D overall LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Model # KBFS22EW KBFS25EW...

Energy Guide - Page 1

... rating to other similar models. Government Federal law prohibits removal of this appliance compares to determine how this label before first retail purchase is an energy-efficient ...(S.C. 1992, c. 36). Canada Refrigerator-Freezer ·Automatic Defrost ·Bottom Mounted Freezer ·Without Through-the-Door-Ice Service Kitchen Aid Corporation Model(s):KBFS25EW* Capacity: 24.8 Cubic ...

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