KitchenAid 25.1 Cu. Ft. PrintShield Stainless Steel Side-By-Side Refrigerator User Guide

KitchenAid 25.1 Cu. Ft. PrintShield Stainless Steel Side-By-Side

Refrigerator

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
The Temperature Control UI is located above the external dispenser on the freezer door. For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory.
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer temperature controls are set to the recommended set points at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the temperature controls are still set to the recommended set points. The recommended set points are 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer.

IMPORTANT:

• The recommended settings should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
  NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement, or porch may have higher humidity or extreme temperatures. You may need to adjust the temperature away from the recommended settings to accommodate for these conditions.

• When the power is on, the temperature display shows the set point temperature of the compartment.

• Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
  NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a colder-than- recommended 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.

• Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.

Turning Refrigerator Cooling On/Off
Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off. Follow the directions specific to your model.
Turn ON

• Press and hold Max Freeze and Max Cool buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
  The cooling Off button blinks twice and remains on.

Setting the Temperature F°/C° preset at F°

• Press and hold the Max Cool and Crisper buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to change between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
  When activated, the selected temperature option displays. When deactivated, the display is Off.

Adjusting Temperatures

• The following applies to both the refrigerator temperature button and freezer temperature button.
• Pressing the Freezer or Refrigerator picture button once will decrease the digit by 1.
• Once the temp setting reaches the lowest temperature allowed for that zone, the next button press will change the temperature to the highest temperature allowed for that zone (looping).
• The Refrigerator temperature range will be from 36°F to 43°F (2°C to 6°C), with the factory default temperature being 37.4°F (3°C).
• The Freezer temperature range will be from -9°F to -3°F ( -23°C to -16°C), with the factory default temperature being -0.4°F (-18.0°C).

Water Filter Indicator and Reset (all models)

The water filter indicator, located on the control panel, will help you know when to change the water filter.

Replace status:

• When the dispenser control panel’s water filter status displays, this tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter cartridge. Replace the water filter cartridge.

Replace Overdue status:

• When the light turns red on the control panel, this tells you that it is time to change the water filter cartridge.
• It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light turns red or water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

NOTE: If water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably, change the filter sooner. The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months, depending on your water quality and usage.
When dispensing water after the Replace Filter icon is on, the Replace Filter icon blinks for the duration of dispensing. This applies for both the Replace Filter stateand Replace Overdue status. Fourteen days after the Replace Filter indicator turns On, it shall enter “Replace Overdue” mode.

Filter Reset
After changing the filter, press and hold the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds. The button will no longer display once reset.
See the “Water Filtration System” section in the Owner’s Manual for steps to remove and replace the filter.

Max Cool/ Max Freeze

Max Cool
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperature.

• Press Max Cool to set the freezer and refrigerator to the lowest temperature settings. Press Max Cool again to return to the normal refrigerator set point.
  NOTE : The Max Cool feature will shut off automatically in approximately 12 hours.

• While Max Cool is ON, changing the refrigerator temperature will deactivate Max Cool.

• While Max Cool is ON, activating Vacation Mode will deactivate Max Cool.

Max Freeze

The Max Freeze feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice production.

• Press Max Freeze to set the freezer to the lowest temperature setting.
  Press the Max Freeze feature touchpad again to return to the normal freezer set point.
  NOTE: The Max Freeze feature will shut off automatically in approximately 48 hours.

• While Max Freeze is ON, changing the freezer temperature will deactivate Max Freeze.

Measured Fill

Household water pressure may affect the accuracy of the Measured Fill feature. For optimum performance of your water dispenser, you must first calibrate Measured Fill.

Calibrate Measured Fill

1. Press and hold the Measured Fill button for 3 seconds to enter Calibration Mode. The button will display along with the 0.2 L or 8 oz default settings.
2. Pressing the water pad will dispense water (e.g., into a measuring cup) until the desired amount is dispensed. Releasing the water pad will stop water dispensing.

Save and Exiting Calibration

1. If water was dispensed, pressing the Measured Fill button will save the amount dispensed, a tone will play and the calibration amount display will blink twice.
2. If no water was dispensed, Pressing the Measured Fill button will exit Calibration mode without saving the calibration amount.

NOTE: The amount of water you select will be dispensed. Be sure that the container is empty and can hold the entire volume. If ice is in the container, you may need to adjust your selection.

Dispensing

1. Press MEASURED FILL to turn the feature on. When the feature is on, the Measured Fill screen appears on the display.
2. To dispense water, press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser pad OR place the glass below the water dispenser and press the MEASURED FILL button. Hold the glass close to the water dispenser spout to ensure that the water dispenses into the glass.

See the “Measured Fill” section in Owner’s Manual for additional instructions.

Alarm Functions

Door Open – The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. Close both doors to turn it off. The feature then resets and will reactivate when either door is left open again for 5 minutes

Power Outage – The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to the refrigerator has been cut off and the freezer temperature has risen to 18°F (–8°C) or higher. When power has been restored, the button repeatedly flashes and the red Power Outage icon appears. When the indicator is on, all other control and dispenser functions are disabled until you confirm that you are aware of the power outage.

• To enable other functions, press Measured Fill to reset the display screen to its normal status

Miscellaneous

Crisper Menu There are 4 preset temperatures for the Crisper Menu. Press the crisper menu button to select the desired option.
Ice Type Ice options include Cubed and Crushed Ice. Select the desired ice type to be dispensed by pressing the button which will display to confirm selection.

Sound On/Off

• Press and hold [Max Cool] and [Refrigerator] button for 3 seconds and the sound off indicator will blink twice and remain on/off.
• In Sound Off mode, the UI shall not make any sounds. The only exception to this is the door alarm.

Control Lock Press and hold [Crisper] button and the Lock indicator will blink twice, play a tone and remain on/off.

When Control Lock is active;

• All other functions are not accessible.
• Pressing any button will play an invalid tone 3 times and lock indicator blinks 3 times.
• Water/Ice paddles are not available, pressing the paddles will play an invalid tone 3 times.

Showroom Mode Demo mode for the sales floor. Press and Hold the [RC Temp]

• [FC Temp] buttons for 5 seconds, the showroom indicator will blink twice to remain on/off.
  Vacation Mode See the “Vacation Care” section in the Owner’s Manual for instructions.

Dispenser Lighting

• Quickly press the Light button to turn the dispenser light ON.
• Quickly press the button again to turn the light OFF.

Online Ordering Information

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References

• Service & Support Owners Center | KitchenAid
• Kitchen Appliances to Bring Culinary Inspiration to Life | KitchenAid
• Customer Service | KitchenAid

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