KitchenAid KRFC704FBS - User Manual

5 Your KitchenAid ® French door bottom-mount refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy efficient features. Energy and Normal Operating Sounds Your new French door bottom-mount refrigerator has been designed with a linear compressor to optimize energy efficiency and bette...

6 GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ✔ Electrical Power ❑ Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ✔ Doors ❑ If doors need to be removed during installation, see the “Remove and Replace Doors” section in the instructions. ❑ Check that handles are secure and installed according to the in...

7 ENERGY SAVER MODE AND NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Your new French Door Bottom-Mount refrigerator has been designed to optimize energy efficiency and better regulate temperatures to match cooling demand. You may notice that it operates differently from your previously owned refrigerator. It is normal f...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove the Packaging ■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub ...

9 Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors NOTE: Measure the width of your door opening to see whether or not you need to remove the refrigerator doors to move the refrigerator into your home. If door removal is necessary, see the following instructions. IMPORTANT: If the refrigerator was previously in...

10 Bottom Door Hinge For your convenience, the refrigerator doors have bottom hinges with door closers. These closers allow the doors to swing fully closed with just a gentle push. IMPORTANT: So that the closers feature will operate properly, the doors must be removed only when open to a 90° angle t...

12 Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door 1. Set the right-hand door onto the bottom hinge pin. 2. Insert the top hinge pin into the open hole in the top of the refrigerator door. 3. Using the 3 TORX ® T25 ® screws, fasten the hinge to the cabinet. Do not tighten the screws completely. Replace Left-Ha...

13 Electrical Requirements 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 Before you move your refrigerator into...

14 4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shut-off valve. Use 1 ⁄ 4 " (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the refrigerator. ■ Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are...

17 Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. Replace and Install the Water Filter The water filter sh...

18 Install Air Filter An air filter is 15 times more powerful than baking soda at reducing common food odors inside the refrigerator.On some models, your refrigerator’s accessory packet includes an air filter which must be installed prior to use. Installing the Air Filter Install the air filter behi...

19 Accessories The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order an accessory, contact us and ask for the part number.In the U.S.A., visit our website www.kitchenaid.com or call 1-800-422-1230 . In Canada, visit our webpage www.kitchenaid.ca or call 1-800-807-6777 . affresh ® S...

20 Using the Controls Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory.When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still set to the recommended set points. The factory recommended set poi...

21 Max Cool The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures. ■ To turn on the Max Cool feature, press the Max Cool button. When the button is pressed, the icon will blink 3 times and appear on the display screen. ■ To manu...

22 Additional Features Door Ajar Alarm The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator door(s) or freezer drawer is open for 5 minutes and cooling is turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. Close all doors and drawer to turn it off. NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while k...

25 Ice Maker and Storage Bin IMPORTANT: To avoid low ice production and poor quality ice, flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See “Water Dispenser” section. ■ Following installation, allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first 3 batches of ice produced. Al...

28 Freezer Drawers Small Items Bin (on some models) This drawer divider is not removable and is for small, delicate items. For storage flexibility, the drawer bin can move forward and back, allowing you to store larger items in one section of the freezer. Pizza Pocket Space at the front of the drawe...

29 REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immed...

30 Interior Cleaning IMPORTANT: Refrigerator shelves with under-shelf, LED lighting are not dishwasher safe. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water....

31 Refrigerator Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.custhelp.com . 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 ca...

37 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET Water Filtration System Model P9WB2L/P9RFWB2L Capacity 200 Gallons (757 Liters) This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 401, and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water e...

38 11/14 KITCHENAID ® REFRIGERATION LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: ■ Name, address and telephone number ■ Model number and serial number ...