KITCHENAID Side-by-Side Referigerator - Manual (Page 15)

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5. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
6. Press the power switch to the ON position.
7. Replace the top grille. See the “Power On/Off Switch”
section.
Dispenser Light (on some models)
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light
bulb.
1. Dispenser Light
Refrigerator Control Panel Light
Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and
replace light bulb.
Freezer and Crisper Lights
■ Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing
in toward the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free
from the freezer or crisper lining, pull down the shield.
■ Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides toward the
center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes.
Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the
slotted hole.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator
doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■ Place 2 lbs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot
(28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to
4 days.
■ If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Vacation Care
Your refrigerator is equipped with the Holiday Mode feature which
is designed for the traveler who wishes to save additional energy.
By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain
unchanged, the ice maker will be disabled and the interior lights
will turn OFF.
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re
away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. Press HOLIDAY MODE pad.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, shut off water
supply to the ice maker.
4. Empty the ice bin.
5. When you return from vacation, press HOLIDAY MODE to
return to normal operation.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position.
3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control
(or Refrigerator Control) to OFF see the “Using the Controls”
section.
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and
mold from building up.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Your refrigerator will not operate
■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
■ Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
■ Is the refrigerator or freezer control turned to the OFF
position? Refer to the “Using the Controls” section.
■ Is the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see if the
refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will
regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.
■ Is the refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital
controls, turn the unit OFF then ON again to reset. See the
“Using the Controls” section. If this does not correct the
problem, call for service.