KitchenAid Side Refrigerator There is interior moisture build-up, Doors will not close completely

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There is interior moisture build-up

	Check if ...	Then ...

	The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator.	Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
		“Ensuring proper air circulation” for the location of air vents.

	The door is opened often.	To avoid humidity build-up, try to get everything you need
		out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
		easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
		removed. (When the door is opened, humidity from the
		outside air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door
		is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when
		the room itself is very humid.)

	The room is humid.	It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator
		when the outside air is humid.

	The food is not packaged correctly.	Check that all food is securely wrapped. If necessary,
		repackage food according to the guidelines in the “Food
		Storage Guide” section. Wipe off damp food containers
		before placing in the refrigerator.

	The controls are not set correctly for the	See the “How the controls work” section.
	surrounding conditions.

	A self-defrost cycle was completed.	It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the
		refrigerator self-defrosts.

The doors will not close completely

	Check if ...	Then ...

	Food packages are blocking the door open.	Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and take up
		less space.

	The ice bin is out of position.	Push the ice bin in all the way.

	The pans, shelves, bins, or baskets are out	Put all pans, shelves, bins, and baskets back into their
	of position.	correct position.

	The gaskets are dirty.	Clean gaskets according to the directions in the “Caring for
		Your Refrigerator” section.

	The refrigerator is not level.	Level the refrigerator. Refer to “Leveling” in the “Using Your
		Refrigerator” section.

	The doors were removed during product installation	Remove and replace the doors according to the “Removing
	and not properly replaced.	the doors” section, or call a qualified person.

The doors are difficult to open

Check if ...

Then ...

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

Clean gaskets according to the directions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section.

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Contents E & C a r e G u i d e 2194922Table of Contents Table of Contents If you need assistance or service Si vous avez besoin d’aide ou de serviceThank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance Your safety is important to us Nous nous soucions de votre sécuritéMise au rebut correcte de votre vieux réfrigérateur Before YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator or FreezerAvant DE Jeter Votre Vieux Réfrigérateur OU Congélateur Other parts and features Control panel LightROLLERTRAC* SPILLCLEAN*† Autres pièces et caractéristiquesCompartiment utilitaire Tablettes FreshchillDéballage de votre réfrigérateur Unpacking your refrigeratorRemoving packaging materials Enlèvement des matériaux d’emballageCleaning before use Space requirementsEspacement requis Nettoyage avant l’utilisationElectrical requirements Spécifications électriquesRight to raise left to lower Use a screwdriver to adjust Nivellement et alignement des portesLeveling and door alignment Front RollerLeveling and door alignment Nivellement et alignement des portes suiteInstallation requirements Exigences d’installationUne canalisation d’eau Tools requiredValve selection Selection de robinetCold water supply Arrivée d’eau froideConnecting to water line Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply Connecting to refrigerator Raccordement au réfrigérateurUse only 1⁄4-inch copper tubing from cold water line Tube clampUsing Your Refrigerator Setting the controls Réglages des commandesUsing your refrigerator Utilisation du réfrigérateurChanging the control settings Changement du réglage des commandesChecking airflow Vérification de l’airUsing the optional automatic ice maker Ejector arm Signal armUtilisation de la machine Glaçons automatique Using the water and ice dispensers On some modelsSur certains modèles Ice dispenserUsing the water and ice dispensers Utilisation des distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons suiteTo dispense ice Distribution de glaceWater dispenser Le distributeur d’eauTo dispense water Distribution d’eauDispenser light Dispenser lockLumière du distributeur Le verrouillage du distributeurAdjusting the SLIDE‘N’ LOCK* door bins Removing the door trimAjustement des compartiments dans la porte SLIDE‘N’ Lock Retrait de la gar- niture de porteRemoving the Slide ‘N’ LOCK* can rack Removing the snap-on door trimRetrait des balconnets dans la porte Pull hereUsing CLEARVUE* carousel ClearvueAdjusting SPILLCLEAN* refrigerator shelves SPILLCLEAN* du réfrigérateurAjustement des tablettes Adjusting the SPILLCLEAN* refrigerator shelves Ajustement des tablettes SPILLCLEAN* du réfrigérateur suiteRemoving the convertible vegetable/meat locker and cover Adjusting FreshchillAdjusting the control Ajustement du réglageRetrait du bac à légumes et du couvercle Removing the crisper and crisper coverRemoving the freezer basket Retrait du panier du congélateurNumber varies with model Le nombre varie selon le modèleRemoving the ice maker storage bin Retrait du bac d’entreposage de la machine à glaçonsRemoving the freezer shelf Retrait de la clayette du congélateurRemoving the ice maker storage bin Retrait du bac d’entreposage de la machine à glaçons suiteTo remove the ice bin Pour retirer le bac à glaçonsÊRemplacement des ampoules d’éclairage Changing the light bulbsRefrigerator light Refrigerator lightCrisper light Ampoule du bac à légumesÊLight below the ice bin Ampoule sous le bac à glaçonsÊUpper freezer light Dispenser area lightAmpoule supérieure du congélateur Upper freezer lightSaving energy Économie d’énergieUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendreCleaning your refrigerator To clean your refrigeratorAdditional cleaning tips are listed below Part CommentsNettoyage du réfrigérateur Pièce CommentairesRemoving the base grille Nettoyage du réfrigérateur suiteVacation and moving care Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagementPower interruptions Pannes de courant électriqueVacation and moving care Enlèvement des portes Removing the doorsRemoving the doors Dépose des portes suiteNE PAS Retirer LA VIS E Storing fresh food Leafy vegetables Vegetables with skinsFish MeatStoring frozen food CongelésPackaging EmballageFreezing CongélationStoring frozen food Your refrigerator will not operate Lights do not workThere is water in the defrost drain pan Check if ThenMotor seems to run too much Refrigerator seems to make too much noiseIce maker is not producing ice Ice maker is producing too little iceOff-taste or odor in the ice Ice dispenser will not operate properly Water dispenser will not operate properlyTemperature is too warm Water or ice is leaking from the dispenserDispenser water is not cool enough Center divider between the two compartments is warmThere is interior moisture build-up Doors will not close completelyDoors are difficult to open Check ifLe réfrigérateur ne fonctionne pas Les ampoules n’éclairent pasVérifier si Alors Le plateau de dégivrage contient de l’eau Le moteur semble fonctionner excessivementLe réfrigérateur semble faire trop de bruit La machine à glaçons ne produit pas de glaçonsLa machine à glaçons produit trop peu de glaçons Mauvais goût ou odeur des glaçons Le distributeur de glaçons ne fonctionne pas bienLe distributeur d’eau ne fonctionne pas bien ’eau ou les glaçons coulent du distributeur’eau du distributeur n’est pas assez froide La cloison au centre entre les deux sections est tièdeLa température est trop tiède Il existe une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur Les portes ne se ferment pas complètementLes portes sont difficiles à ouvrir If you need assistance or service in U.S.A If you need replacement partsFor further assistance Our consultants provide assistance withIf you need assistance or service in Canada If you need service†KitchenAid Canada Appliance Service Consumer Services 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, atSi vous avez besoin d’assistance ou de service Si vous avez besoin de service†Limited Warranty Second ThroughFifth Year Full Sixth 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