KitchenAid KFIS29BBMS Use & Care Guide - Page 16

Install Produce Preserver - filter

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FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES Installing the Filter Status Indicator The filter comes with a status indicator, which should be activated and installed at the same time the air filter is installed. ■ Close the air filter door, and check that the indicator is visible through the window in the door. REPLACE MONTHS A 1. Place the indicator face-down on a firm, flat surface. 2. Apply pressure to the bubble on the back of the indicator until the bubble pops to activate the indicator. 3. Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models, there are notches behind the door. Models with notches: ■ With the indicator screen facing outward, slide the indicator down into the notches. NOTE: The indicator will not easily slide into the notches if the bubble has not been popped. A A. Status indicator window Models without notches: ■ Place the indicator somewhere it is easily visible - either inside the refrigerator, or elsewhere in your kitchen or home. Replacing the Air Filter The disposable air filter should be replaced every 6 months, when the status indicator has completely changed from white to red. To order a replacement air filter, contact us. See "Accessories" for information on ordering. 1. Remove the used air filter by squeezing in on the side tabs. 2. Remove the used status indicator. 3. Install the new air filter and filter status indicator using the instructions in the previous sections. B A. Air filter status indicator B. Notches Install Produce Preserver (on some models) The produce preserver absorbs ethylene, to slow the ripening process of many produce items. As a result, certain produce items will stay fresh longer. Ethylene production and sensitivity varies depending on the type of fruit or vegetable. To preserve freshness, it is best to separate produce with sensitivity to ethylene from fruits that produce moderate to high amounts of ethylene. Sensitivity to Ethylene Ethylene Production Apples High Very High Asparagus Med. Very Low Berries Low Low 16 Broccoli Cantaloupe Carrots Citrus Fruit Grapes Lettuce Pears Spinach Sensitivity to Ethylene High Med. Low Med. Low High High High Ethylene Production Very Low High Very Low Very Low Very Low Very Low Very High Very Low

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FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES
Installing the Filter Status Indicator
The filter comes with a status indicator, which should be
activated and installed at the same time the air filter is installed.
1.
Place the indicator face-down on a firm, flat surface.
2.
Apply pressure to the bubble on the back of the indicator until
the bubble pops to activate the indicator.
3.
Lift open the vented air filter door. On some models, there are
notches behind the door.
Models with notches:
With the indicator screen facing outward, slide the
indicator down into the notches.
NOTE:
The indicator will not easily slide into the notches
if the bubble has not been popped.
Close the air filter door, and check that the indicator is
visible through the window in the door.
Models without notches:
Place the indicator somewhere it is easily visible - either
inside the refrigerator, or elsewhere in your kitchen or
home.
Replacing the Air Filter
The disposable air filter should be replaced every 6 months,
when the status indicator has completely changed from white to
red.
To order a replacement air filter, contact us. See “Accessories”
for information on ordering.
1.
Remove the used air filter by squeezing in on the side tabs.
2.
Remove the used status indicator.
3.
Install the new air filter and filter status indicator using the
instructions in the previous sections.
Install Produce Preserver
(on some models)
The produce preserver absorbs ethylene, to slow the ripening
process of many produce items. As a result, certain produce
items will stay fresh longer.
Ethylene production and sensitivity varies depending on the type
of fruit or vegetable. To preserve freshness, it is best to separate
produce with sensitivity to ethylene from fruits that produce
moderate to high amounts of ethylene.
A. Air filter status indicator
B. Notches
MONTHS
REPLACE
A
B
A. Status indicator window
A
Sensitivity to
Ethylene
Ethylene
Production
Apples
High
Very High
Asparagus
Med.
Very Low
Berries
Low
Low
Broccoli
High
Very Low
Cantaloupe
Med.
High
Carrots
Low
Very Low
Citrus Fruit
Med.
Very Low
Grapes
Low
Very Low
Lettuce
High
Very Low
Pears
High
Very High
Spinach
High
Very Low
Sensitivity to
Ethylene
Ethylene
Production