KitchenAid KSRT22DT refrigerator Use & Care Guide

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REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
MODEL KSRT22DT
USE 8: CARE GUIDE
CONTENTS
Page
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
REFRIGERATOR ................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 3
INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR ................. 4
Locate Properly ................ 4
Level Refrigerator-Freezer ..... 5
Remove Sales Labels .......... 5
Clean It ..................emee0.. 5
Plugltin ........................ 5
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .. 6
Setting the Controls ............ 6
Changing the Control
Settings ...................... 6
Power Saver Control ........... 7
Meat Drawer Temperature
Control .............._.eeee.e... 7
Changing the Light Bulb ........ 7
Adjusting the Refrigerator
Shelves ...................... 8
Removing the
Utility Drawer and Cover ..... 8
Removing the Crisper,
Meat Drawer and Covers .... 9
Adjusting the Utility
Compartments ............... 9
Removing the Freezer
Shelves ...................... 9
Removing the Freezer
Basket ee... 9
Removing the Base Grille ...... 10
Cold Water and Ice
Dispenser .................... 10
Sounds You May Hear ......... 13
Energy Saving Tips ............ 13
CLEANING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR ................. 14
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ........ 16
VACATION AND MOVING
CARE ............................. 18
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE ................ 20
WARRANTY ............ Back Cover
©1989 KitchenAid, Inc.
BEFORE YOU
USE YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
You are personally
responsible for:
e Reading this Use & Care Guide for
important safety information and
following all safety precautions.
e Installing and leveling the refrigera-
tor where it is protected from the
elements, in an area where the
room temperature will not fall below
55°F (13°C), and on a floor strong
enough to support its weight.
e Properly connecting the refrigerator
to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and ground-
ing. (See “Electrical Requirements
and Grounding Instructions.)
e Using the refrigerator only for jobs
expected of a home refrigerator.
e Installing the refrigerator away from
an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
e Properly maintaining the
refrigerator.
e Making sure the refrigerator is not
used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
e Making sure the refrigerator has
had time to get properly cold before
loading with food.
e Never allowing children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside
refrigerator.
e Never cleaning items such as
shelves, crisper bins, drawers,
defrost pan, etc. with flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
' Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...
even if they will “just sit in the garage for a few days.’
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely.
Please read the enclosed safety pamphlet from the Association
of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
Refrigerator
Freezer
Control
Ice Maker
Ice Bin
Freezer Light Л
(behind ice bin) |
Stationary
Freezer Shelves
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Water and Ice
Dispenser
(front of
freezer door)
Roll-Out
Freezer Baskets
y
Adjustable
Door Shelves <
Base Grille
PE
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Power Saving
Control
Adjustable
\ Utility
IN Compartments
Light
Adjustable
Glass Shelves
Roll-Out
Shelf
a Egg
pese Containers
Adjustable
Door Shelves
Roll-Out
|
Roll-Out
> Crisper and
Meat Drawer
Г | Meat Drawer
Temperature
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Control
and | INSTALLING
Serial Numbers Here | YOUR
When you need service or call REFRIGERATOR
with a question, have this informa-
tion ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from plate located as
shown on page 3).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book and your
sales slip together in a handy
place.
Piease complete and mail the
Owners Registration Card fur-
nished with this product.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Locate Properly
1. Allow 1 inch (1.25 cm) on each
Service Company Phone Number side of the refrigerator for ease of
Purchase Date
installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a
wall, you might want to leave extra
space on the hinge side so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator back can be flush
against the wall.
Level Refrigerator-
Freezer
Clean it
1. Remove base grille, (see page 10).
2. To raise front. turn each screw to
the right.
3. To lower front, turn each screw to
the left.
4. Check with level.
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Remove Sales
Labels
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide
label and any shipping tape before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
OR
2. Soak area with liquid hand dish-
washing detergent before remov-
Ing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or
flammable or toxic solvents, such
as acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can
damage the finish.
DO NOT REMOVE the Tech
Sheet fastened under the
refrigerator, behind the base
grille.
Clean your refrigerator before
using it. See cleaning instructions on
pages 14 and 15.
Plug It In
~ 3-Prong Grounding
Type Wall Receptacle
3-Prong
Te Grounding Plug
Refrigerator O
Power Cord |
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or
20 Amp fused and properly grounded
electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be
provided.
Do not use an extension cord.
Use a receptacle which cannot be
turned off with a switch or pull
chain. See individual electrical
requirements and grounding instruc-
tion sheet in your literature package.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Freezer Controi
Air Outlet
Setting the Controls
The Refrigerator Control is in the
refrigerator and the Freezer Control
is in the freezer. When the
refrigerator is first plugged in:
1. Set the
REFRIG-
ERATOR
CONTROL
to 3.
2. Set the
FREEZER
CONTROL
to 3.
These settings should be
about right for normal household
refrigerator usage.
Give the refrigerator time
to cool down completely before
adding food. (This may take
several hours.)
The controls will be set about right
when milk or juice is as cold as you
like and when ice cream is firm.
Changing the Control
Settings
If you need to adjust temperatures
in refrigerator or freezer, follow these
3 steps and use the settings listed in
the chart.
1. Adjust the Refrigerator Control.
2. Wait at least 24 hours before
making further adjustments.
3. Adjust the Freezer Control,
if needed.
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Power Saving Control Refrigerator Control
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTING
CONDITION ADJUSTMENTS
If refrigerator Refrigerator 4
section is Freezer 2
TOO WARM.
If freezer Refrigerator 3
section is Freezer 4
TOO WARM.
If refrigerator Refrigerator 2
section is Freezer 3
TOO COLD.
IFICE isn't Refrigerator 3
MADE FAST Freezer 4
ENOUGH.
If BOTH SECTIONS Refrigerator 4
are TOO Freezer 3
WARM.
The following reasons can cause
the conditions listed above:
e Door(s) open often.
e Large amount of food added.
* Room temperature too warm.
* Room temperature too cold.
(Refrigerator doesn't cycle often
enough.)
e Controls not set correctly for your
conditions.
e Heavy ice usage.
Power Saving Control
The POWER SAVING Control on
the Control Console operates electric
heaters around the door openings.
These heaters help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator.
1. Use the OFF-SAVES POWER
setting when humidity is low.
2. Use the ON-REDUCES EXTE-
RIOR MOISTURE setting only
if moisture forms on the outside
of the refrigerator.
Meat Drawer
Temperature Control
The Meat Drawer Temperature
Control allows you to adjust the meat
drawer storage temperature.
Cold air flows against the meat
drawer through an opening between
the freezer and the refrigerator.
Setting the control lets more or less
cold air through the opening. This
helps keep the meat drawer colder
than the rest of the refrigerator.
Changing the Light Bulbs
WARNING: Before removing
a light bulb, either unplug the
refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the
refrigerator at the main power
supply. Shock and injury can
occur if electricity remains
connected.
Light bulbs behind the control
consoles in the refrigerator and
freezer:
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. Pull control knob straight off.
2. Pull bottom of control panel
straight out, then lift top of panel
off the supports.
3. Remove and replace bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace contro! panel and knob in
reverse order.
Light bulb behind the ice maker:
1. Remove the ice bin. (See ice
maker instructions on page 12).
2. Remove and replace bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb.
3. Replace ice bin.
Light bulb above the crisper:
1. Pull top of light shield away from
the back wall.
2. Lift shield off base supports.
3. Remove and replace the bulb with
a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace the shield in the reverse
order.
Dispenser light:
1. Remove the bulb from top inside
of the dispenser area.
2. Replace with a heavy-duty 10-watt
bulb. 7
Adjusting the
Refrigerator Shelves
Shelves can be adjusted to match
the way you use your refrigerator.
Glass shelves are strong enough to
hold bottles, milk and other heavy
food items.
To remove glass shelves:
1. Tilt up at front.
2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf untit hooks
drop into slot. Lower front of shelf
to level position.
To remove roll-out shelf:
1. Make sure the shelf is completely
rolled in.
2. Remove and replace the roll-out
shelf just like the glass shelves.
To remove door shelves:
e Lift up and pull out.
To replace:
1. Insert shelf hooks into guides on
both sides.
2. Push down to lock in place.
Removing the Utility
Drawer and Cover
Removing the utility drawer:
1. Roll out the utility drawer to stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Roll out drawer the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up, lift at back
and pull straight out.
NOTE: Glass is heavy. Be careful.
2. Replace in reverse order.
Removing Crisper, Meat
Drawer and Covers
Removing the crisper or meat
drawer:
1. Roll out to stop, lift front, then roll
out the rest of the way.
2. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the covers:
1. Lift front of cover and pull forward
to stops.
2. Carefully lift cover up and out.
Replacing the covers:
1. Position cover on supports at the
stops.
2. Lift cover front slightly and push
in and down until it is securely in
place.
Adjusting the
Utility Compartments
e Grasp both compartment sides, lift
up and pull out.
Door
guide
Shelf hook
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To replace:
1. Insert compartment hooks into
door guides on both sides.
2. Push down to lock in place.
Removing the
Freezer Shelves
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1. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the
Freezer Basket
For proper air movement, keep
the freezer basket in place when the
refrigerator is operating.
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To remove the basket:
e Roll out to stop, lift front, then roll
out the rest of the way.
. To replace the basket:
1. Place basket roller in shelf tracks.
2. Lift front of basket to clear the
stops.
3. Roll basket in.
Removing the Base Grille
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1. Open the refrigerator doors.
2. Pull grille outwards.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet
fastened behind the grille.
To replace:
1. Line up grille support tabs with
metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the refrigerator doors.
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Cold Water and
Ice Dispenser
To dispense ice:
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dispenser bar
Press a sturdy glass against the
ice dispenser bar. NOTE: Pressure
and tumbling can break a fragile
glass. Remove the glass to stop
dispensing.
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The first few batches of ice from
the ice maker may have a bad taste.
Throw them away. This is from new
plumbing and parts.
Ice is dispensed from the ice
maker storage bin in the freezer.
When the dispenser bar is pressed. a
trapdoor opens in a chute between
the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is
moved from the bin and falls through
the chute. When the dispenser bar is
released, a faint buzzing sound may
be heard for a few seconds.
To dispense chilled water:
Press against water
dispenser bar
Press a sturdy glass against the
water dispenser bar. NOTE:
Pressure can break a fragile glass.
Remove the glass to stop the
dispensing.
If the dispenser is not used regu-
larly, dispense enough water every
week to freshen the supply. Allow 2-3
hours for chilling.
Chilled water comes from a tank
behind the meat drawer. It holds
about 50 oz. (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first
hooked up, press the water
dispenser bar with a glass or jar
until you have drawn and discarded
2-3qt(1.9-2.8L). Only air will
come out at first. The water you
draw and discard will rinse the tank
and pipes.
Allow about 24 hours to chill the
first tankful of water.
The small heated tray under the
dispensers is designed to evaporate
small spills. There is no drain in this
tray. Do not pour water into it.
Dispenser problem chart
PROBLEM SOLUTIONS
Dispensers e Close the freezer door.
won't work.
Ice dispenser e Make sure ice Din is
won't work. pushed all the way in.
* Use only ice crescents
from ice maker. Other
shapes won't dispense
properly. E.
Ice dispenser ¢ Remove glass and wait
stops working. about 3 minutes for the
dispenser motor to reset.
NOTE: Large amounts
of ice should be taken from
the bin, not through the
dispenser.
Off-taste or e Use ice rapidly or store in
odor in ice. covered container.
e Dump old ice and make
new supply.
e Water containing minerals
(such as sulfur), may
require a filter to remove.
Make sure foods are
wrapped and stored
properly.
e Clean freezer and ice bin.
See cleaning chart on
page 14.
e Check plumbing to ice
maker. Follow installation
instructions for proper ice
maker water supply
hook-up.
NOTE: The first few loads of
ice from a new ice maker
may have an off-taste. Dump
ice and make new supply.
Dispenser operating tips:
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e The dispensers will work only with
the freezer door closed.
e The ice dispenser will work only if
the bin is pushed all the way in.
e Use only ice crescents from the
ice maker. Other shapes won't
dispense properly.
e When you need more ice than a
glass or two, scoop it from the ice
bin. The dispenser motor may stop
if the dispenser bar is held too long.
If this happens, wait about 3 min-
utes for the motor to reset itself.
e Ice stored too long can go stale, like
water. Throw it away.
e Ice can shrink. Cold moving air
slowly evaporates them. If you use
ice often, you may never notice the
change.
e Good water quality is important for
good ice quality. It is not recom-
mended that the ice maker be con-
nected to a softened water supply.
Water softener chemicals such as
salt from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker mold
and lead to poor quality ice. If a
softened water supply cannot be
avoided, then it is important that the
water softener be well maintained
and operate properly.
continued on next page
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Ice maker storage bin 4. Empty the bin. Use hot or warm
water to melt the ice if necessary.
Never use anything sharp to
break up ice in the bin. This can
damage the bin and dispenser
mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse
well. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleansers or solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make
sure it is pushed in all the way.
Push the ice maker signal arm
To remove storage bin: down to the ON position to restart
ice production.
The ice maker storage bin can
hold up to 10 pounds of ice. For some
families this is more ice than they
can use in one week. Ice stored too
long becomes old and stale. Dump
unused old ice once a week to
reduce the potential for off-taste or
odor build-up in ice.
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1. Pull the covering panel out from
the bottom and slide it to the rear.
Night Light
Switch
The night light is located in the dis-
penser area. This light uses a heavy-
duty 10-watt bulb. It should last about
10,000 hours. When it burns out,
purchase another from your dealer.
2. Lift the ice maker signal arm so it
clicks into the OFF position. Ice
can still be dispensed, but no more
will be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin,
then pull it out.
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Sounds You May Hear
Your new refrigerator may make
sounds that your old one didn't.
Because the sounds are new to you,
they may cause some concern.
Don't be concerned. Most of the new
sounds are normal. Hard surfaces
like the floor, walls and cabinets
around the refrigerator can make
sounds seem louder.
The following chart describes the
kinds of sounds that might be new to
you, and what may be making them.
POSSIBLE POSSIBLE
SOUNDS CAUSES
Slight Hum, The refrigerator's fan motor
Soft Hiss: and moving air.
Clicking or The thermostat makes a
Snapping definite click when the
Sounds: refrigerator stops running.
It also makes a sound when
the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when
the defrost cycie starts and
stops.
Water When the refrigerator stops
Sounds: running, you may hear
gurgling in the tubing for a
few minutes after it stops.
You may also hear defrost
water running into the
defrost water pan.
Ice Maker You may hear buzzing (from
Sounds: the water valve), trickling
— trickling water and the clatter of ice
water dumped into the bin.
- thud
(clatter of
ice)
POSSIBLE
SOUNDS CAUSES
Running Your refrigerator has a high-
Sounds: efficiency compressor and
motor. It will run longer
than older designs. It may
even seem to run most
of the time.
Energy Saving Tips
You can help your refrigerator use
less electricity.
e Check door gaskets for tight seal.
Level the cabinet to be sure of a
good seal.
e Clean the condenser coils
regularly.
*e Open the doors as few times as
possible. Think about what you
need before you open a door. Get
everything out at one time. Keep
foods organized so you won't
have to search for what you want.
Close the door as soon as food is
removed.
Go ahead and fill the refrigerator,
but don’t overcrowd it so air move-
ment is blocked.
e |t is a waste of electricity to
set the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures cooler than they
need to be. If ice cream is firm
in the freezer and drinks are as
cold as your family likes them,
the controls are set properly.
e Keep the POWER SAVING
Control on OFF-SAVES POWER
unless moisture forms on refrig-
erator exterior.
e Make sure your refrigerator is
not next to a heat source such as
a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, or in direct sunlight.
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CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both
should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug
the refrigerator, take out all removable parts, and clean it according to the
following directions in the Cleaning Chart.
Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Removable Sponge or cloth; mild
parts (shelves, detergent and warm water.
crisper, meat
drawer, etc.)
¢ Wash removable parts with warm
water and a mild detergent.
¢ Rinse and dry well.
Exterior Sponge, soft cloth or paper
surfaces towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax).
e Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
* Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
¢ Rinse and dry well.
e Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth.
* Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
interior walls Sponge, soft cloth or paper
(Freezer should towel; baking soda or mild
be allowed to detergent; warm water.
warm up so cloth
won't stick.)
e Wash with warm water and
— mild detergent or
— baking soda 2 tbsp (26 g) to 1 gt
(.95 L) warm water.
e Rinse and dry well.
Door liners and Sponge, soft cloth or paper
gaskets towel; mild detergent; warm
water.
¢ Wash with mild detergent and warm
water.
¢ Rinse and dry well.
® Оо not use cleaning waxes, con-
centrated detergents, bleaches or
cleansers containing petroleum
on plastic parts.
Dark panel fronts Mild detergent and warm
water; soft, clean sponge
and soft, clean cloth.
e Wash with a soft cloth or sponge.
¢ Rinse and dry.
® Оо not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers, or
flammable or toxic solvents like
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetra-
chloride, etc. These can scratch
or damage the finish.
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PART
Base grille
WHAT TO USE
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
HOW TO CLEAN
e Vacuum grille with a brush
attachment.
e Remove base grille. (See page 10 .)
e Wash base grille with warm water
and a mild detergent.
e Rinse and dry.
e Replace base grille.
Defrost pan
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm water.
e Remove base grille. (See page 10.)
e To remove defrost pan, lift pan over
wire brace (remove tape, if any).
e Wash defrost pan with warm water
and mild detergent.
¢ Rinse and dry well.
e Replace with notched corner to the
rear.
e Push it all the way in.
e Make sure defrost drain tube 1s
directed into the pan.
e Replace the base grille.
Condenser coils
Use vacuum cleaner
with extended narrow
attachment.
e Remove base grille.
e Clean dust and lint from condenser
at least every other month.
¢ Replace base grille.
Floor under
refrigerator
Usual floor cleaners.
¢ Roll refrigerator out away from wall.
e Clean the floor.
e Roll refrigerator back into place.
e Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
To keep foods fresher, longer,
follow these recommendations for
packaging and storing food.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping. Trim or
tear off bruised and discolored areas.
Wash in cool water, drain, place in
plastic bag or plastic container and
store in crisper. Cold, moist air helps
keep leaty vegetables fresh and crisp.
Vegetables with skins (carrots,
peppers, etc.)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or
plastic containers.
Fruits
Wash, let dry and store in crisper
or plastic bags. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to
use. Sort and keep berries in their
original store container in a crisper,
or store in a loosely closed paper bag
on a refrigerator shelf.
Meats*
Since meat is perishable and
expensive, you wont want to waste
it through careless handling. The
following list and chart give you
packaging hints and time limits.
Store meat in the meat drawer.
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Fresh, prepackaged meat
Store in the store wrapping. Vac-
uum packaged meat can be frozen
for as long as a month if the seal is
not broken. If you want to keep it
frozen longer, wrap it with special
freezer wrapping material.
Fresh meat, not prepackaged
Remove the market wrapping
paper and re-wrap in aluminum foil.
Cooked meat
Wrap or cover with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil. Store immediately.
Cured or smoked meat and
cold cuts
Ham, bacon, sausage, cold cuts,
etc., keep best in original wrappings.
Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Canned ham
Store in refrigerator unless label
states otherwise.
Fresh poultry
Store in the store wrapping, if
plastic. If wrapped in market wrap-
ping paper, re-wrap in plastic wrap.
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH
AND CURED MEAT*
Approximate
Type Time (days)
Variety Meat ................ 1to 2
Chicken ................... 1to 2
Ground Beef ............... ito 2
Steaks and Roasts .......... 3to 5
Cured Meats ............... 7t010
Васоп ..................... 510 7
Cold Cuts .................. 3to 5
“If meat is stored longer than the
times given, freezing is recommended.
Fresh fish and shellfish should
be used the same day as
purchased.
Eggs
Store in the original carton or use
the egg containers in the door of your
refrigerator.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best
storage, place milk on interior shelf.
Beverages
Wipe bottles and cans. Store on a
door or interior shelf.
Butter or Margarine
Keep opened butter or margarine
in covered dish or on the butter dish
in the utility compartment. Wrap or
tightly cover an additional supply.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until
you are ready to use it. Once opened,
re-wrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.
Condiments
Store small jars and bottles
(catsup, mustard, jelly, olives, etc.) on
the door shelves where they are in
easy reach.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
or aluminum foil to keep food from
drying out and transferring food
odors. Plastic containers with tight
lids are fine, too.
Storing Frozen Food
The freezer section is designed for
storage of commercially frozen foods
and for freezing foods at home.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing
is in the packaging. The wrap you
use must be air, moisture and vapor
proof. The way you close and seal
the package must not allow air,
moisture or vapors in or out.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) con-
tainers with tight fitting lids, straight-
sided canning/freezing jars, heavy-
duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated
paper and non-permeable plastic
wraps (made from a saran film) are
recommended. NOTE: Heat-sealed
boiling bags are easy to use and canbe
used by themselves or as carton liners.
IMPORTANT: Do not expect
your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food.
Leave enough space for air to
circulate around packages.
Be careful to leave enough
room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
Ice cream
Store in the freezer. Once the
package is opened, place a piece
of aluminum foil or waxed paper
smoothly against the ice cream sur-
face. This will prevent ice crystals
from forming. 17
Packaged frozen food
Store on freezer door shelf or in
the freezer. If you plan to store it for a
long time, re-wrap it with aluminum
foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen Meats"
The foliowing hints will help
preserve the quality in frozen meats:
e Freeze meat while fresh and in top
condition.
* Use only recommended wrapping
materials.
e Prepare the meat for freezing
before wrapping it. Trim off excess
fat and remove bones when prac-
tical. Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life.
e Wrap tightly, pressing out as much
air as possible.
e Label and date it.
e Refreezing thawed meat is not
recommended.
Frozen soups and juices
Store on freezer door shelf or in
the freezer.
STORAGE CHART FOR
FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are
only a guide. For best use of freezer
space, keep frozen foods for short
times. Use, then replace as needed.
Approximate
Type Time (months)
Bread .............. . .......... 2
Cooked Dishes .............. 2t03
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ...................... .. 6
Commercially Frozen ........ 1103
Fruits ......... в, 6
Ice Cream 2... 1
Concentrated Juice .......... 4t06
Meats
Bacon ............... Less than1
Pork Roast, Chops .......... 3to 4
Sausage ...... ............. 1102
Beef, Veal, Lamb Roasts ........ 6
Ground Meat ............... 1to 2
Poultry .................... 3to4
Vegetables ..................... 6
“Courtesy of National Livestock 8: Meat
Board and U.S.D.A.
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VACATION AND
MOVING CARE
No need to shut off the refrigerator
if you will be away for less than four
weeks. Use up perishables and
freeze other items. Turn off the auto-
matic ice maker, then shut off the
water supply to the ice maker. Empty
the ice bin.
Long Vacations
Remove all the food if you are
going for a month or more. Turn off
the water supply to the ice maker
at least a day ahead. When the
last load of ice drops, turn off the ice
maker.
For Extended Vacations
If you decide to unplug the
refrigerator after you have removed
all the food, cleaned the unit and
turned off the water supply, tape rub-
ber or wooden blocks to both doors.
Keep the doors open far enough for
air to get in. This will keep odor and
mold from building up.
WARNING: Tape blocks out
of a child’s reach. Do not allow
children near the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked
open. They may become
injured or trapped.
To restart the refrigerator, see
“Using Your Refrigerator.”
Moving
Shut off the water supply to the ice
maker a day ahead. Disconnect the
water line. After the last supply of ice
drops, lift the signal arm to turn off
the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen
foods in dry ice. Unplug the
refrigerator and clean thoroughly.
Carefully remove shelves and
other removable parts. Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they
dont shift and rattle.
Remove the water supply tank
behind the meat drawer as follows:
1. Disconnect water inlet and outlet
tubes at the top of the tank.
2. Remove three mounting screws
from tank.
3. Drain the tank.
4. Re-install the empty water tank.
Remember to check for tight
water connections after the
refrigerator is hooked up at
your new location.
Screw in the leveling rollers; tape
the doors shut; tape the electric cord
to the cabinet. When you get to your
new home, put everything back,
and refer to page 4. Don't forget to
reconnect the water supply line for
the ice maker.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE
Follow These Steps
1. If your refrigerator should fail to
operate, review the following list
before calling your dealer. You
could save the cost of a service
call.
If your refrigerator will not
operate:
e |s the electric cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped?
e |s the Temperature Control turned
ON?
If your refrigerator makes
unfamiliar sounds:
® |5 something on top or behind the
refrigerator making noise when the
refrigerator is running?
e New features on your refrigerator
make new sounds. You may be
hearing air flowing from the fans,
timer clicks for the defrosting cycle,
or defrost water draining in the
defrost pan.
If your ice maker will not operate:
* Has the freezer had enough time
to get cold? With a new refrigerator,
this might take overnight.
e |s the signal arm ON, in the down
position ?
e |s the water valve turned on? Is
water getting to the ice maker?
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If there is water in the
defrost pan:
e [his is normal in hot, muggy
weather. The pan can even be half
full. Make sure the refrigerator is
level so the pan does not overflow.
If the lights are not working:
® 15 a fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped?
e Is the electric cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
If a bulb is burned out:
e See instructions for changing
light bulbs on page 7. Only use
appliance bulbs.
If the motor seems to run
too long:
* |s the condenser, behind the base
grille, free from dust and lint?
® The motor naturally runs longer
on hot days or if the room is warm.
The motor also runs longer when a
large amount of food has been
putin, or if the doors have been
opened a lot. This is to cool down
the interior.
e Remember: Motor running time
depends on the following things:
— Number of door openings.
— Amount of food stored.
— Temperature of the room.
— Temperature control settings.
— Refrigerator size. (More space
to cool.)
. If the problem is not due to one
of the above items, first call your
dealer or repair service he
recommends.
e All service should be handled
locally by the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or an
authorized KitchenAid servicer.
. In the event you are unable to
obtain the name of a local autho-
rized KitchenAid servicer, call
KitchenAid Customer Relations,
TOLL FREE: 800-422-1230.
e À Customer Relations represent-
ative can recommend a qualified
service company in your area.
If you must call or write, please
provide: Model Number, Serial
Number, Date of Purchase and
complete description of the
problem.
Write to:
Customer Relations Department
KitchenAid, Inc.
P.O. Box 558
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085-0558
Please include a daytime phone
number in your correspondence.
4. If you are not satisfied with the
action taken, contact the Major
Appliance Consumer Action Panel
(MACAP). MACAP is a group of
independent consumer experts
that voices consumer views at the
highest levels of the major ap-
pliance industry. Contact them
only when the dealer, authorized
servicer or KitchenAid, Inc., have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of
your action.
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KitchenAid"
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
LENGTH KITCHENAID KITCHENAID
OF WARRANTY: WILL PAY FOR: WILL NOT PAY FOR:
ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and repair | A. Service calls to:
WARRANTY FROM labor to correct defects in
DATE OF PURCHASE. | materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided
by an authorized KitchenAid
servicing outlet.
1. Correct the installation
of the refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use
the refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses
FIVE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and or correct house wiring.
WARRANTY FROM repair labor to correct defects 4. Correct house
DATE OF PURCHASE. | in materials or workmanship ; plumbing
in the sealed refrigeration ;
system. B. Repairs when refrigerator
These parts are: is used in other than normal
home use.
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator C. Damage resulting from
accident, alteration, misuse,
3. Condenser abuse, improper installation
4. Drier or installation not in
5. Connecting Tubing. accordance with local elec-
Service must be provided trical or plumbing codes.
by an authorized KitchenAid | D. Any food loss due to product
servicing outlet. failure.
TEN YEAR LIMITED Replacement or repair of the | E. Replacement parts or
WARRANTY. refrigerator/freezer cavity liner repair labor costs for units
ONE YEAR FULL if the part chips or rusts operated outside the
PLUS SECOND due to defective materials United States.
VEAR LIMITED. ROM or workmanship. F. Pickup and delivery. This
DATE OF PURCHASE. product is designed to be
repaired in the home.
G. Any labor costs during the
Limited Warranty.
KITCHENAID, INC. DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
KitchenAid, Inc.
St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085, U.S.A.
Part No. 1117756
©1989 KitchenAid, inc. Printed in U.S.A.