KitchenAid KFCS22EVMS Use & Care Guide - Page 11

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Changing the Light Bulb NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). Changing the Refrigerator Light Bulb 3. Replace burned-out bulb(s) with appliance bulb(s) no greater than 40 watts. 4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks into place. 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the shield beyond the locking point. 2. Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly. 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. Changing the Freezer Light Bulb 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the burned-out bulb and replace it with an appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts. 3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate WARNING The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open. 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 to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. ■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See "Using the Controls." ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly. The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations. ■ Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker ■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance ■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator ■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle ■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down ■ Water running - may be heard when water melts during the defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan ■ Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold. 11

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Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE:
Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape,
and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
Changing the Refrigerator Light Bulb
1.
Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to
release it from the light assembly.
3.
Replace burned-out bulb(s) with appliance bulb(s) no greater
than 40 watts.
4.
Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield into
the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide the shield
toward the front until it locks into place.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the
shield beyond the locking point.
5.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Freezer Light Bulb
1.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Remove the burned-out bulb and replace it with an appliance
bulb no greater than 40 watts.
3.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com
In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
Power cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working?
Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on?
Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See “Using the Controls.”
New installation?
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are
opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.
Buzzing
- heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
Pulsating
- fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance
Hissing/Rattling
- flow of refrigerant, movement of water
lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
Popping
- contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
Water running
- may be heard when water melts during the
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
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 to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING