If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.

The preset settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

Electronic Controls (on some models)

For your convenience, your controls are preset at the factory. When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the “mid-settings” as shown.

Slide Controls (on some models)

For your convenience, your controls are preset at the factory. When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the “mid-settings” as shown.

Style 1

FreezerRefrigerator

cold 1

2

 

3

4

colder

off

1

2

3

4

colder

Style 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer

 

 

 

Refrigerator

 

Off

1

2

3

4

Colder

Cold

1

2

3

4

Colder

IMPORTANT:

For Style 1, your product will not cool when the Refrigerator control is set to OFF. For Style 2, your product will not cool when the Freezer Control is set to OFF.

Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

The Automatic Exterior Moisture control continuously guards against moisture buildup on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This control does not have to be set or adjusted.

Adjusting Slide Controls

NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.

If you need to adjust temperatures:

Slide the FREEZER or REFRIGERATOR control, one setting to the right or left depending on the needed temperature change.

NOTE: For Style 1, after adjusting the refrigerator temperature, wait 24 hours and then recheck the FREEZER temperature before making additional adjustments.

CONDITION:

SETTING ADJUSTMENT:

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control

Not set correctly for conditions

one setting lower

 

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control

High use or room very warm

one setting higher

 

 

 

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control one

Not set correctly for conditions

setting lower

 

 

 

FREEZER too warm/too little ice

FREEZER Control one

High use or heavy ice usage

setting higher

 

 

 

To turn on refrigerator:

Press and hold ON/OFF for 2 seconds. The indicator lights show the current temperature control settings.

NOTE: Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

Adjusting Electronic Controls

NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.

If you need to adjust temperatures:

Press the FREEZER or REFRIGERATOR arrow to move the indicator light to the right, one setting at a time. Continue moving the indicator light until it is at the desired setting.

NOTE: With each press of the arrow, you will hear a beep as the light moves to the next setting. The indicator light moves to a setting of “7” and then returns to the setting of “1.”

CONDITION:

SETTING ADJUSTMENT:

 

 

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control

 

Not set correctly for conditions

one setting lower

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control

 

High use or room very warm

one setting higher

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control one

 

Not set correctly for conditions

setting lower

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREEZER too warm/too little ice

FREEZER Control one

 

High use or heavy ice usage

setting higher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Electronic Control Panel Features

Additional features are located on the control panel at the top of the refrigerator compartment.

Water Filter Indicator Light and Reset

See “Water Filter Status Light.”

Accelerated Ice Production

This feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice usage by increasing ice production over a 24-hour period.

Press ICE touch pad to set the freezer temperature to -10°F (-23°C). The Accelerated Ice setting will remain on for

24 hours unless manually turned off. The display will continue to show your normal temperature set point.

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KitchenAid SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR manual Electronic Controls on some models, Slide Controls on some models

SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR specifications

The KitchenAid Side by Side Refrigerator is a quintessential blend of style, functionality, and advanced technology, making it a popular choice among modern households. With its sleek design and stainless steel finish, this refrigerator is not just an appliance, but a statement piece for any kitchen decor.

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The refrigerator is equipped with adjustable shelves, giving users the flexibility to configure the interior space according to their needs. This allows homeowners to store larger items, such as tall bottles or party platters, without any hassle. The shelf material is often made of glass, providing a sleek appearance and ease of cleaning.

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