KitchenAid 24 Cu. Ft. Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator 36 Inch Wide (KRFC236SBE) installation instructions

Contents

1. REFRIGERATOR SAFETYp. 2
2. Refrigeration Safetyp. 2
3. Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigeratorp. 3

   WARNING Tip Over Hazard Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed. Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely…

4. REFRIGERATOR CAREp. 3

   Cleaning WARNING Explosion Hazard Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture…

5. Cleaningp. 3

   WARNING Explosion Hazard Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture…

6. Changing the Lightsp. 4

   IMPORTANT: The LED lights in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments use LED technology. If the lights do not illuminate when the door or drawer is…

7. Refrigerator Shelvesp. 5

   Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may…

8. Opening and Closing Doorsp. 8

   There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. On some models, there is a, automatic closing…

9. Vacation and Moving Carep. 8

   Vacation mode If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an…

10. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSp. 9

    ” section for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.…

11. Unpack the Refrigeratorp. 9

    WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.…

12. Location Requirementsp. 10

    WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance. Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in…

13. Electrical Requirementsp. 11

    WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure…

14. Water Supply Requirementsp. 11

    Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools Needed: n…

15. Connect the Water Supplyp. 11

    Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: n Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and…

16. Complete the Installationp. 13
17. Install Produce Preserver (available as an accessory only)p. 13

    Your refrigerator’s accessory packet includes a Produce Preserver, which should be installed prior to use. On some models, the Produce Preserver is already…

18. REFRIGERATOR FEATURESp. 14

    Using the Controls WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an…

19. Using the Controlsp. 14
20. Internal Pantry Temperature Control (on some models)p. 16

    To activate Temperature mode for Pantry, touch Pantry and toggle through 4 optional temperature settings: Meat, Drink, Deli, and Wine. The display will show…

21. External Pantry Temperature Control (only on 4 Door French Door models)p. 16

    This External Pantry compartment is a convertible compartment that can be used either as Fresh food storage or Frozen food storage. To activate Temperature…

22. Water and Ice Dispensers (on some models)p. 17

    For additional information on how to use your water and ice dispensers, see the online “Dispensing Guide.” IMPORTANT: n After connecting the refrigerator to a…

23. Ice Maker and Storage Binp. 17

    IMPORTANT: To avoid low ice production and poor quality ice, flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See “Water and Ice Dispenser” for details.…

24. Water Filtration Systemp. 18

    Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for…

25. DOOR AND HANDLE INSTRUCTIONSp. 20

    Door and Drawers Depending on the width of your doorway, you may need to remove the doors to move the refrigerator into your home. Also, the door hinges are…

26. Door and Drawersp. 20

    Depending on the width of your doorway, you may need to remove the doors to move the refrigerator into your home. Also, the door hinges are factory installed…

27. Remove and Replace Handlesp. 20

    REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLES A. Flat–Head Handle Screws B. Refrigerator Door Handle n Using a 3/32" or 1/8" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the side…

28. Remove Refrigerator Doors and Hingesp. 21

    WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. Remove Right-Hand…

29. Replace Refrigerator Doors and Hingesp. 23

    Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door 1. Set the right-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin. 2. Insert the top hinge pin into the open hole in the top of the…

30. Remove and Replace Refrigerator Drawerp. 23

    Depending on the width of your door opening, it may be necessary to remove the drawer fronts to move the refrigerator into your home. REMOVE DRAWER FRONT…