KitchenAid 12642708SP Refrigerator Safety, Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Do not remove ground prong.

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

Do not use an adapter.

 

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Do not use an extension cord.

Use two or more people to move and install

 

refrigerator.

Disconnect power before servicing.

 

Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on

Replace all panels before operating.

 

ice maker kit ready models only).

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

 

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water

 

(on some models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous

even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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Contents Table of Contents/Table des matières BOTTOM-MOUNT RefrigeratorUse &CareGuide Table DES Matières Table of ContentsBefore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Refrigerator SafetyLocation Requirements Refrigerator InstallationCleaning before use UnpackingRecommended grounding method Connecting to Water LineElectrical Requirements Water Supply ConnectionRefrigerator Doors Base GrilleDoor Reversal on some models Freezer Drawer ReplacementDoor and Hinge Replacement Door and Hinge RemovalArchitect Series Door Swing Reversal optionalEnsuring Proper Air Circulation Refrigerator USEDoor Closing and Alignment Normal SoundsTurning the Ice Maker On/Off Using the ControlsAdjusting Control Settings Ice MakerCrisper and Crisper Cover Refrigerator FeaturesRefrigerator Shelves Meat Drawer and CoverFreezer Baskets Freezer FeaturesUtility or Egg Bin Crisper Humidity ControlDoor Bins Door FeaturesIce Shelf Door RetainerChanging the Light Bulb CleaningCleaning your refrigerator Refrigerator CareIf you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave Power InterruptionsVacation and Moving Care Changing the Freezer Light BulbTroubleshooting Divider between the two compartments is warm Temperature is too warmIce maker is producing too little ice on some models Off-taste or gray color in the ice on some modelsCanada Assistance Or ServiceAccessories U.S.AKitchenAid will not pay for Kitchenaid Refrigerator WarrantyAvant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateur Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurNettoyage avant l’utilisation Installation DU RéfrigérateurEmplacement d’installation DéballageArrivée d’eau froide Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreSpécifications électriques Raccordement de la canalisation d’eauRaccordement au réfrigérateur Raccordement à une canalisation d’eauPortes du réfrigérateur Grille de la baseCaisse Remplacement de la porte et des charnièresEnlèvement de la porte et des charnières Étapes finalesSérie Architect Inversion du sens douverture des portes optionFermeture et alignement des portes Sons normauxFermeture des portes Utilisation des commandes Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air AppropriéeRéglage moyen Augmentation du taux de production de glaçons Ajustement des réglages de commandeMachine à glaçons Mise en marche/arrêt de la machine à glaçonsTiroir à viande et couvercle Tablettes du réfrigérateurBac àlégumes et couvercle Réglage de l’humiditédans le bac à LégumesCasier utilitaire ou oeufrier Dispositif de retenue de la porte Caractéristiques DE LA PortePaniers de congélateur Tablette àglaçonsNettoyage Entretien DU RéfrigérateurBalconnets dans la porte Compartiment utilitaireRemplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage Remplacement de lampoule du compartiment de congélationRemplacement de lampoule du compartiment de réfrigération Déménagement Pannes de courantEntretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un Déménagement VacancesLe moteur semble fonctionner excessivement DépannageLes ampoules n’éclairent pas Le plat de dégivrage contient de l’eauLes portes sont difficiles à ouvrir La cloison entre les deux sections est tièdeLa température est trop tiède Il existe une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieurAccessoires Assistance OU ServiceKitchenAid ne paiera pas pour Garantie DU Réfrigérateur KitchenaidAll rights reserved