KitchenAid BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator User Manual


 
7
Using Controls
IMPORTANT:
The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment
temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature.
Wait 24 hours after you turn on the refrigerator before you put
food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a
lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
The preset settings should be correct for normal household
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
NOTE: The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for
the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.
Turning Refrigerator On and Viewing Set Points
Press and hold POWER (ON/OFF) for 2 seconds.
NOTE:
After the refrigerator is turned on, the Over Temperature
audio alarm and indicator light will activate every
1¹⁄₂ hours until the refrigerator and freezer temperatures
are below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively, or until
the alarm is turned off. To turn off the audio alarm and
indicator light, see Master Alarm Reset.
The ON/OFF switch on the control shuts down the
cooling, fans and compressors as well as the control to
run. To turn the power off completely, use the power ON/
OFF switch located behind the top grille. See Power ON/
OFF Switch.
Viewing the Celsius Temperatures
Press °C SELECT touch pad. The negative sign (-) will light
up. To redisplay degrees Fahrenheit, press °C SELECT again.
NOTE: If the freezer temperature is below zero, the negative sign
next to the freezer display will light up. This is normal.
Adjusting Controls
NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the
temperatures before other adjustments are made.
To adjust set point temperatures:
Press the refrigerator or freezer PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) key
pad until the desired temperature is reached.
NOTE: The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 6°F (-21°C to
-14°C). The set point range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 46°F
(1°C to 8°C).
Water Filter Status & Reset
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may
be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
The water filter display will help you know when it is time to
change your filter. To change the filter, see the Water Filtration
System section.
After replacing the water filter, press RESET and hold for
2 seconds to change the water filter display to 99 percent.
Max Cool
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of heavy ice usage, full
grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
Press MAX COOL to turn on the Max Cool feature. The Max
Cool indicator light will remain on for 24 hours unless
manually turned off.
NOTE: The temperature display will remain at 34°F (1°C) and -5°F
(-21°C) for the refrigerator and freezer compartments,
respectively, while the Max Cool feature is enabled. After
24 hours, the refrigerator returns to the previous temperature set
points.
CONDITION/REASON: TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR too cold
Not set correctly for conditions
REFRIGERATOR Control 1°
higher
REFRIGERATOR too warm
High use or room very warm
REFRIGERATOR Control 1°
lower
FREEZER too cold
Not set correctly for conditions
FREEZER Control 1° higher
FREEZER too warm/too little
ice
High use or heavy ice use
FREEZER Control 1° lower
INDICATOR: STATUS:
99 percent New filter installed
10 percent Order replacement filter
0 percent or flow decreases Replace filter