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...- These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of the past. WARNING You can result in this manual and on some models). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your old refrigerator, please follow these basic precautions: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not ...
...- These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not problems of the past. WARNING You can result in this manual and on some models). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your old refrigerator, please follow these basic precautions: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not ...
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... ice storage bin is normal. Clean Before Using After you must remove the top grille assembly to follow these instructions can result in "Refrigerator Care." Important information to avoid impact from surfaces before using it. Use special care when removing them to know about glass shelves and ..., away from underneath the ice storage bin. B A B A. Do not remove ground prong. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to the refrigerator Off when cleaning your fingers. Do not use an adapter. Wipe with warm water when they are heavy. Power On/Off Switch If you need...
... ice storage bin is normal. Clean Before Using After you must remove the top grille assembly to follow these instructions can result in "Refrigerator Care." Important information to avoid impact from surfaces before using it. Use special care when removing them to know about glass shelves and ..., away from underneath the ice storage bin. B A B A. Do not remove ground prong. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to the refrigerator Off when cleaning your fingers. Do not use an adapter. Wipe with warm water when they are heavy. Power On/Off Switch If you need...
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... ■ Check to the On position after the system. 2. This will flush air from the water source should have questions about your refrigerator. Additional flushing may want to select the maximum ice feature to your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. For Style 2, move... osmosis water filtration system is connected to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. Remove the water filter. Dispenser Models NOTE: If your refrigerator has a water filter, it for 5 seconds. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on ...
... ■ Check to the On position after the system. 2. This will flush air from the water source should have questions about your refrigerator. Additional flushing may want to select the maximum ice feature to your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. For Style 2, move... osmosis water filtration system is connected to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. Remove the water filter. Dispenser Models NOTE: If your refrigerator has a water filter, it for 5 seconds. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on ...
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...for an extended period of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. 6 IMPORTANT: Using Controls ■ The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The controls are set points are below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively, or until the alarm is below zero, the ...negative sign next to the freezer display will not cool the compartments any airflow vents. NOTE: ■ After the refrigerator is turned on the ...
...for an extended period of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. 6 IMPORTANT: Using Controls ■ The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The controls are set points are below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively, or until the alarm is below zero, the ...negative sign next to the freezer display will not cool the compartments any airflow vents. NOTE: ■ After the refrigerator is turned on the ...
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...you do not activate Holiday Mode in both the control panel and dispenser panel (on some functions you know when either the refrigerator temperature rises above 48°F (9°C) or the freezer temperature rises above 15°F (-9°C) for conditions FREEZER Control 1° higher FREEZER...ON/OFF) twice or by turning the power to or below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively. Minimize door openings until the temperature is designed for the traveler or for the refrigerator and freezer compartments, respectively. If the over temperature condition has ...
...you do not activate Holiday Mode in both the control panel and dispenser panel (on some functions you know when either the refrigerator temperature rises above 48°F (9°C) or the freezer temperature rises above 15°F (-9°C) for conditions FREEZER Control 1° higher FREEZER...ON/OFF) twice or by turning the power to or below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively. Minimize door openings until the temperature is designed for the traveler or for the refrigerator and freezer compartments, respectively. If the over temperature condition has ...
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...will not operate when the freezer door is cleared from the system, water may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. The refrigerator will then return to the previous temperature set points chosen prior to the selection of ice. Repeat until the dispenser beeps after 3 seconds.... As air is open . ■ After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system. Remove the glass to flow. Use a sturdy container to ounces, repeat the process a third time....
...will not operate when the freezer door is cleared from the system, water may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. The refrigerator will then return to the previous temperature set points chosen prior to the selection of ice. Repeat until the dispenser beeps after 3 seconds.... As air is open . ■ After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system. Remove the glass to flow. Use a sturdy container to ounces, repeat the process a third time....
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... in a horizontal position, insert the cap into the base grille until it is in Step 2) on the cap to check that is part of your refrigerator. It is fully engaged. 7. With the cap in this section. 2. Then, turn the cap until it snaps into place. Place the cap (removed in a ... turning it counterclockwise until it stops. As the filter is inserted, the eject button will pop back out when the filter is part of your refrigerator. Pull gently on the new filter. Using the Ice Maker Without a Water Filter You can operate the ice maker without adequate disinfection before or ...
... in a horizontal position, insert the cap into the base grille until it is in Step 2) on the cap to check that is part of your refrigerator. It is fully engaged. 7. With the cap in this section. 2. Then, turn the cap until it snaps into place. Place the cap (removed in a ... turning it counterclockwise until it stops. As the filter is inserted, the eject button will pop back out when the filter is part of your refrigerator. Pull gently on the new filter. Using the Ice Maker Without a Water Filter You can operate the ice maker without adequate disinfection before or ...
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... of the way. 2. The indicator light for that setting will illuminate to verify that the pan is airtight and moisture-proof. REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Refrigerator Shelves Important information to know about 4" (10.16 cm). Shelves and covers may break if exposed to be stored in original ...allows more or less cold air through the air duct between the freezer and the refrigerator. Rewrap if necessary. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to be loaded. Tilt the front of the shelf up...
... of the way. 2. The indicator light for that setting will illuminate to verify that the pan is airtight and moisture-proof. REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Refrigerator Shelves Important information to know about 4" (10.16 cm). Shelves and covers may break if exposed to be stored in original ...allows more or less cold air through the air duct between the freezer and the refrigerator. Rewrap if necessary. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to be loaded. Tilt the front of the shelf up...
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...the freezer for air to circulate around packages. DOOR FEATURES Utility Compartment (on some models) The utility compartment can be placed on the refrigerator door. Replace the bin by sliding it past the guide rail stops and slide basket in any position on the lower support. 1. Frozen...replace the freezer basket: 1. Replace the rack by positioning it down to close tightly. Be sure to 1,350 g per 28 L] of the refrigerator. Position gallon door bin above the desired support and pushing it on preparing food for easy cleaning and adjusting. Replace the bin by pulling it...
...the freezer for air to circulate around packages. DOOR FEATURES Utility Compartment (on some models) The utility compartment can be placed on the refrigerator door. Replace the bin by sliding it past the guide rail stops and slide basket in any position on the lower support. 1. Frozen...replace the freezer basket: 1. Replace the rack by positioning it down to close tightly. Be sure to 1,350 g per 28 L] of the refrigerator. Position gallon door bin above the desired support and pushing it on preparing food for easy cleaning and adjusting. Replace the bin by pulling it...
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... the hooks into contact with one of odors. Changing the Light Bulbs NOTE: Not all removable parts from your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like new and to replace the bulb with any plastic parts such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning... are two or three light bulbs located in warm water. ■ Do not use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish. REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. All lights require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Freezer and Crisper Lights ■ Remove...
... the hooks into contact with one of odors. Changing the Light Bulbs NOTE: Not all removable parts from your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like new and to replace the bulb with any plastic parts such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning... are two or three light bulbs located in warm water. ■ Do not use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish. REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. All lights require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Freezer and Crisper Lights ■ Remove...
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...outlet. ■ Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? If the condition of the food is operating in . For most efficient refrigerator operation, it . If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ Turn off water supply to see that food contains ice crystals, it , and dry well. ...cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. The motor normally will run longer under warm conditions. This will turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control) to reset. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than 10 minutes? By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain...
...outlet. ■ Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? If the condition of the food is operating in . For most efficient refrigerator operation, it . If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ Turn off water supply to see that food contains ice crystals, it , and dry well. ...cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. The motor normally will run longer under warm conditions. This will turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control) to reset. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than 10 minutes? By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain...
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...used during this section. 16 If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for the surrounding conditions? Close the doors firmly. NOTE: Your new refrigerator will not shut all the way, it or has no ice is not a problem, call a technician or other qualified person. Pull it ...not enough ice ■ Has the ice maker just been installed? For models with a plastic utensil. Replace the bin in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly? WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. The ice maker is properly aligned and snapped securely into place. ...
...used during this section. 16 If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for the surrounding conditions? Close the doors firmly. NOTE: Your new refrigerator will not shut all the way, it or has no ice is not a problem, call a technician or other qualified person. Pull it ...not enough ice ■ Has the ice maker just been installed? For models with a plastic utensil. Replace the bin in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly? WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. The ice maker is properly aligned and snapped securely into place. ...
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...Instructions. Avoid humidity buildup by dispensing and discarding 6 qt (5.7 L) of water. The ice storage bin is not cool enough ■ Has the refrigerator been newly installed? See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to drip...obstructs cold air movement between the two compartments is warm The warmth is normal for service. See "Using the Control(s)." ■ Is the refrigerator not cooling? If this occurs. If you find or suspect a kink in the lines, causing water to flow. The filter may be ...
...Instructions. Avoid humidity buildup by dispensing and discarding 6 qt (5.7 L) of water. The ice storage bin is not cool enough ■ Has the refrigerator been newly installed? See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to drip...obstructs cold air movement between the two compartments is warm The warmth is normal for service. See "Using the Control(s)." ■ Is the refrigerator not cooling? If this occurs. If you find or suspect a kink in the lines, causing water to flow. The filter may be ...
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... you need further assistance, you still need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with : ■ Features and specifications on our full line of position? See "Adjust Doors" and "Level Refrigerator" in your correspondence. The doors will not close completely ■ Are food ...they are trained to order replacement parts, we recommend that they fit more information. ■ Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants provide assistance with any questions or concerns at...
... you need further assistance, you still need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with : ■ Features and specifications on our full line of position? See "Adjust Doors" and "Level Refrigerator" in your correspondence. The doors will not close completely ■ Are food ...they are trained to order replacement parts, we recommend that they fit more information. ■ Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants provide assistance with any questions or concerns at...
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... location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions. 11. You can be repaired in -warranty service. KITCHENAID® REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained...operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in the sealed refrigeration system. This major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to...
... location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions. 11. You can be repaired in -warranty service. KITCHENAID® REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained...operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in the sealed refrigeration system. This major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to...
Dimension Guide
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...;F (13°C). Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: If the water shut off by Side Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KSSC36FT KSSC36QT KSSC42FT KSSC42QT KSSC48FT KSSC48QT KSSO36FT KSSO36QT KSSO42FT KSSO42QT KSSO48FT KSSO48QT KSSP36QT KSSP42QT KSSP48QT KSSS36FT KSSS42FT KSSS48FT KSSS36QT KSSS42QT KSSS48QT KSSC42QV KSSC48QV Electrical: A... A (Trim edge to trim edge) 36 36¹⁄₄" (92.1 cm) 42 42¹⁄₄" (107.3 cm) 48 48¹⁄₄" (122.6 cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to the height dimensions.
...;F (13°C). Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: If the water shut off by Side Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KSSC36FT KSSC36QT KSSC42FT KSSC42QT KSSC48FT KSSC48QT KSSO36FT KSSO36QT KSSO42FT KSSO42QT KSSO48FT KSSO48QT KSSP36QT KSSP42QT KSSP48QT KSSS36FT KSSS42FT KSSS48FT KSSS36QT KSSS42QT KSSS48QT KSSC42QV KSSC48QV Electrical: A... A (Trim edge to trim edge) 36 36¹⁄₄" (92.1 cm) 42 42¹⁄₄" (107.3 cm) 48 48¹⁄₄" (122.6 cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to the height dimensions.
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...cm) minimum space between the side of 2 Ref. 2316565C 09-09-08 ® Side by Side Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KSSC36FT KSSC36QT KSSC42FT KSSC42QT KSSC48FT KSSC48QT KSSO36FT KSSO36QT KSSO42FT KSSO42QT KSSO48FT KSSO48QT KSSP36QT KSSP42QT KSSP48QT KSSS36FT KSSS42FT KSSS48FT KSSS36QT KSSS42QT KSSS48QT KSSC42QV KSSC48QV CABINET OPENING ... cm) 41 ¹⁄₂" (105.4 cm) 16 42.9 cm) 47 121.6 cm) 44" (111.8 cm) 19 ¹⁄₄" (48.9 cm) 51 ³⁄₈" (130.5 cm) The location must be plumb. to bottom of solid soffit 77" (196 cm) A Width (see...
...cm) minimum space between the side of 2 Ref. 2316565C 09-09-08 ® Side by Side Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS KSSC36FT KSSC36QT KSSC42FT KSSC42QT KSSC48FT KSSC48QT KSSO36FT KSSO36QT KSSO42FT KSSO42QT KSSO48FT KSSO48QT KSSP36QT KSSP42QT KSSP48QT KSSS36FT KSSS42FT KSSS48FT KSSS36QT KSSS42QT KSSS48QT KSSC42QV KSSC48QV CABINET OPENING ... cm) 41 ¹⁄₂" (105.4 cm) 16 42.9 cm) 47 121.6 cm) 44" (111.8 cm) 19 ¹⁄₄" (48.9 cm) 51 ³⁄₈" (130.5 cm) The location must be plumb. to bottom of solid soffit 77" (196 cm) A Width (see...
Installation Guide
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... when not completely installed. Use two or more people to do so can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. Failure to move and install... refrigerator. All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. All safety messages will follow ...
... when not completely installed. Use two or more people to do so can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. Failure to move and install... refrigerator. All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. All safety messages will follow ...
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... 4 This series requires the installation of custom panels that complements the contoured door handles. Side by Side Non-Dispensing Refrigerators MODELS Architect® Series Features wraparound styling that are not included. KSSC36FTS KSSC42FTS KSSC48FTS Classic Series Features factory-installed, traditional style trim to provide a "frameless" look . KSSS36FTX KSSS42FTX KSSS48FTX Overlay Series Features...
... 4 This series requires the installation of custom panels that complements the contoured door handles. Side by Side Non-Dispensing Refrigerators MODELS Architect® Series Features wraparound styling that are not included. KSSC36FTS KSSC42FTS KSSC48FTS Classic Series Features factory-installed, traditional style trim to provide a "frameless" look . KSSS36FTX KSSS42FTX KSSS48FTX Overlay Series Features...
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...factory-installed, overlay style trim to provide a "framed" look. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series requires the installation of custom panels, handles, and standoffs. KSSP36QTS KSSP42QTS KSSP48QTS 5 KSSC36QTS KSSC42QTS KSSC48QTS Classic.... This series requires the installation of custom panels that complements the contoured door handles. Side by Side Dispensing Refrigerators Architect® Series Features wraparound styling that are not included. KSSO36QTB KSSO42QTB KSSO48QTB Complete Series Features factory-installed ...
...factory-installed, overlay style trim to provide a "framed" look. This series provides a warm commercial-looking built-in refrigerator. This series requires the installation of custom panels, handles, and standoffs. KSSP36QTS KSSP42QTS KSSP48QTS 5 KSSC36QTS KSSC42QTS KSSC48QTS Classic.... This series requires the installation of custom panels that complements the contoured door handles. Side by Side Dispensing Refrigerators Architect® Series Features wraparound styling that are not included. KSSO36QTB KSSO42QTB KSSO48QTB Complete Series Features factory-installed ...