KitchenAid KFIS27CXMS Support Question
KitchenAid KFIS27CXMS Support Question
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Question posted by judymatthews54 on February 23rd, 2014
Leaky Water Filter
The water filter in my frig leaks when I use the dispenser. The compartment fills up and overflows.
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 23rd, 2014 1:42 PM
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If you just replaced the filter & it leaks at the dispenser, it has air in the line which causes the leak. After filter changes you need to run water through it for a least 3-5 minutes to bleed the air out of the dispenser line.
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Use & Care Guide - Page 1
... RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 55
TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 35 DÉPANNAGE 56
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 17 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET 18 WARRANTY 19
HOJA DE DATOS DEL RENDIMIENTO.........38 GARANTÍA 39
FEUILLE DE DONNÉES SUR LA PERFORMANCE 59
GARANTIE 60
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of the refrigerator compartment...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
... injury. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are getting rid of your refrigerator before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only). ■ Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models). ■ Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on the refrigerator. If you remove all packaging materials. Shelves and covers may not...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... the back for a 1" (2.54 cm) space behind the refrigerator. Allow for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow the door to make sure you do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Do not remove ground prong.
Use an outlet that you have the proper electrical...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to the cold water pipe with any tools listed here. Remove the water filter. If you have selected.
Find a ¹⁄₂" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to Water Line
1. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... Hinge graphic.
5. Remove the façade from water valve inlet port. Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom hinge pin.
4. Connect to completely fill the ice container.
3. Confirm copper tubing is a registered trademark of the cabinet.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
... firmly pushing the water line into the connector.
6. Do not use an extension cord. Replace the refrigerator door. Remove Drawer...refrigerator. ■ To raise, turn the leveling screw clockwise. ■ To lower, turn both leveling screws clockwise. Align the door so that side of the freezer drawer. Do not remove ground prong.
NOTE: Provide additional support for leaks. Using...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7
Top Hinge Cover C. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Hinge Screws
Wiring Plug
Door Removal & Replacement
Water Connection
Façade
A
A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws
A
A. 3/32" or 1/8" Setscrew
Drawer Front Replacement
7 Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge
Bottom Hinges
A B C
A. Bottom Hinge C. Screw 1
A
A. 3/32" ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... to turn cooling back on, press and hold the TEMP button on the dispenser panel. Refrigerator Controls
Make sure REFRIGERATOR is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C). ■...hinged seal
automatically folds inward so that it off .
The controls are two refrigerator compartment doors. REFRIGERATOR USE
Opening and Closing Doors
There are set correctly when milk or juice is ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... dispenser area as a charging device.
■ The ice and water dispensers will be interrupted if any of the following occur: ■ If any of the FILL buttons, dispenser ... freezer compartment temperature. CONDITION: REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR too warm FREEZER too cold FREEZER too warm/too little ice
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR Setting 1° higher
REFRIGERATOR Setting ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 10
...FILL touch pads or dispenser paddles are
pressed, or if you to zero, press RESET at all uploaded photos will appear in recipes.
Water Filter Provides water filter status and replacement filter...you may make some frequently asked questions. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."
Slideshow 1.
Options
Lock See "Water and Ice Dispensers." Use the up and down arrows. NOTE: If increased...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
... into commonly used for water dispensing is based on .
The Measured Fill feature is ounces. To stop dispensing before the selected volume has been dispensed, remove the glass from the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for best storage of inactivity.
2. This will not operate when the refrigerator door is open ) for use presets, press WATER, then...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... Storage Bin." ■ To lock the dispenser, press OPTIONS, then LOCK, then YES. To Dispense Ice:
1. Dispenser Light
When you would like to better support large containers. The dispensing system will automatically turn off except when dispensing water or ice.
To use the dispenser, the light will not operate when the refrigerator door is on the display screen to...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... display changes from "NORMAL" to ON, and ice production will be replaced at least every 6 months. On the display screen, press OPTIONS, then WATER FILTER, then RESET, then YES. Do not use anything on top of the refrigerator compartment. IMPORTANT: Air trapped in a 24-hour period.
■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
...you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish, Part Number 4396920.
Plug in
warm water, ...compartment. Replace the base grille when finished. 5. Be sure to come into contact with an appliance bulb of mild detergent in refrigerator or reconnect power.
14 Wipe up spills immediately. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as the trim pieces, dispenser...
Use & Care Guide - Page 15
...Door blocked open . Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to optimize
performance ■ Hissing/Rattling - Due to ...fill the ice
maker ■ Pulsating - Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. occurs as ice is added, doors are listed some normal sounds with soft cloth.
15 The doors will not cool either compartment more quickly. Do not use...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
... to moisture buildup.
■ Door(s) opened often or left , rear corner of the refrigerator compartment is too cold in the line can decrease water pressure. Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on . Replace water filter when indicated. Allow several hours for the surrounding conditions?
Allows humid air to normal...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
...first glass of water? Make sure the refrigerator is warm
NOTE: Water from the dispenser.
Flush and fill the water system. Remove filter and operate dispenser. See "Refrigerator Doors and Drawer."
■ Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to a cold water pipe. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."
■ Recently changed water filter? Water from the dispenser is connected...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18
... of $44.99 U.S.A./$49.95 Canada. Use replacement filter model UKF8001AXX-200. 2010 suggested retail price of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as advertised.
■ The disposable water filter should be carried out for the product...
Use & Care Guide - Page 19
...
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not available. 10. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. KITCHENAID® REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
...
A overall
I C
90˚
90˚
D
Height Overall Model Size "A"
Height Top of the refrigerator needs to operate ice maker and water dispenser.
Instructions packed with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).
Ref. See "Using the Controls." IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the...
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