Temperature Controls

For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended set points.

Press the touch pad next to “FRESH FOOD TEMP” on the main menu to display the current set point of the compartment. Press the touch pad next to “WARMER” or “COLDER” to adjust the set point to the recommended 38°F. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the setting.

Press the touch pad next to “FREEZER TEMP” on the main menu to display the current set point of the compartment. Press the touch pad next to “WARMER” or “COLDER” to adjust the set point to the recommended 0°F. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the setting.

To Turn Cooling Off/On:

Cooling Off controls all cooling functions, the control panel and the dispenser. It does not disconnect power to the refrigerator.

Press and hold the Cooling Off touch pad for three seconds. The LED will light up to indicate that cooling is Off. Neither compartment will cool.

Press the Cooling Off touch pad again to turn on the cooling. The LED will turn off.

Adjusting Controls

The FRESH FOOD TEMP control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The FREEZER TEMP control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature.

If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart as a guide.

To Adjust Set Point Temperatures:

The display will show the set point for approximately 3 seconds.

Press the touch pad next to “WARMER” or “COLDER” to adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Then, press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the new set point temperature.

NOTE: Except when first turning on the refrigerator, do not adjust either temperature control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too warm

FRESH FOOD Control

 

1° lower

 

 

FREEZER too warm/too little ice

FREEZER Control

 

1° lower

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too cold

FRESH FOOD Control

 

1° higher

 

 

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control

 

1° higher

 

 

Options

Door Alarm

The Door Alarm feature sounds an audible alarm every few seconds when the either refrigerator door has been left open for 3 continuous minutes. The alarm will sound until the door is closed or Door Alarm is turned off.

1.On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “Options.”

2.Press the touch pad next to “Door Alarm Is On” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu.

Humidity Control (on some models)

The humidity control feature turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal. Use in humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more energy when Humidity Control is on.

1.On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “Options.”

2.Press the touch pad next to “Humid Ctrl Is On” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu.

Vacation Mode

The vacation mode feature decreases the number of automatic defrost cycles. Once set, vacation mode will remain on until a door is opened or the feature is turned off on the control panel.

NOTE: Door openings are ignored for the first hour after Vacation mode is activated.

1.On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “Options.”

2.In each of the following screens, continue to press the touch pad next to “More Options” until “Vac. Mode is Off” appears on the display.

3.Press the touch pad next to “Vac. Mode is Off” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu.

Max Cool

The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator or freezer use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures by lowering the freezer and refrigerator to the minimum temperatures.

1.On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “Options.”

2.In each of the following screens, continue to press the touch pad next to “More Options” until “Max Cool is Off” appears on the display.

3.Press the touch pad next to “Max Cool is Off” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu.

NOTE: The Max Cool feature will automatically shut off in approximately 2 hours.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode feature turns off all lights, disables the water and ice dispenser, disables all alarms and tones, disables the automatic defrost feature and disables the control panel.

While the refrigerator is operating in Sabbath mode, any touch of the control panel will display the Sabbath mode control which will allow you to turn off the Sabbath mode feature.

Turn Sabbath mode on:

1.On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “Options.”

2.In each of the following screens, continue to press the touch pad next to “More Options” until “Sabbath Is Off” appears on the display.

3.Press the touch pad next to “Sabbath Is Off” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “Done” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu.

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KitchenAid KFIS20XVBL Temperature Controls, To Turn Cooling Off/On, Adjusting Controls, To Adjust Set Point Temperatures

KFIS20XVBL specifications

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