Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Side Refrigerator del fabbricante KitchenAid
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1 2194922 Use & Care Guide T able of Contents ........ 2 Side by Side Refrigerator Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigérateur Côte à côte T able des matières .
2 Table of Contents Page A Note to You .................................................................. 4 Refrigerator Safety ....................................................... 5-6 Important safety instructions .................................
3 T able of Contents (cont.) Caring for Your Refrigerator ........................................ 44 Cleaning your refrigerator .......................................... 44 Removing the base grille ........................................... 46 Vacation and moving care .
4 A Note to You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID * appliance. KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. T o ensur e that you enjoy many years of trouble-fr ee operation, we developed this Use and Car e Guide.
5 Refrigerator Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
6 Mise au rebut correcte de votre vieux réfrigérateur w A VERTISSEMENT Risque de suffoquer Enlever les portes de votre vieux réfrigérateur. Le non-respect de cette instruction peut causer un décès ou des lésions cérébrales. IMPORT ANT : L ’emprisonnement et l’étouffement des enfants ne sont pas un problème du passé.
7 Meat Locker Chrisper Automatic Exterior Moisture Control Automatic Exterior Moisture Control Superba ExtendFresh Colder Freezer Off 1 2 3 4 Cold Colder Refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Control panel (p. 20) Utility compartment ROLLERTRAC* SPILLCLEAN* † shelves (p.
8 Meat Locker Chrisper Automatic Exterior Moisture Control Automatic Exterior Moisture Control Superba ExtendFresh Colder Freezer Off 1 2 3 4 Cold Colder Refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Pièces et caractéristiques Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaître les pièces et les caractéristiques.
9 Installing Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it , connect it to a power source, and level it. Unpacking your refrigerator w WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move refrigerator.
10 1 ⁄ 2 -inch minimum at top and sides minimum de l,25␣ cm ( 1 ⁄ 2 pouce) au sommet et aux côtés Espacement requis w A VERTISSEMENT Risque d’explosion Garder les matériaux et les vapeurs inflammables telle que l’essence, loin du réfrigérateur.
11 Avant de placer le réfrigérateur à son emplacement final, il est important de s’assurer d’avoir la connexion électrique appropriée. 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle Prise de courant .
12 Right to raise; left to lower Use a screwdriver to adjust Tourner vers la droite pour élever; tourner vers la gauche pour abaisser Utiliser un tournevis pour le réglage Leveling and door alignment If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly , causing cooling, frost, or moistur e pr oblems.
13 Leveling and door alignment (cont.) 3. To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator, or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments.
14 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply Read all directions carefully before you begin. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing ice maker.
15 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) V alv e selection: Y our appliance dealer has a kit available with a 1 ⁄ 4 -inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Befor e purchasing, make sur e a saddle-type valve com- plies with your local plumbing codes.
16 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to water line 1. Unplug the refrigerator or discon- nect the power supply. 2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. 3. Find a 1 ⁄ 2 -inch to 1 1 ⁄ 4 -inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.
17 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1 ⁄ 4 -inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut.
18 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator 1. Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as shown at the right. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown.
19 Using Your Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
20 Colder Freezer Off 1 2 3 4 Cold Colder Refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Setting the controls When you first install your refrigerator , set the Refrigerator and Freezer Contr ols at the mid-setting(s). Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely befor e adding food.
21 Utilisation du réfrigérateur (cont.) Utilisation du réglag e standard (modèles) (tous les modèles non SUPERBA * ) Le réglage du réfrigérateur fonctionne comme le thermostat pour tout l’appar eil (section du réfrigérateur et section du congélateur).
22 Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatur es in the refrigerator or freezer , use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
23 On Off Using the optional automatic ice maker Before you turn the ice maker on, be sure that it is attached to a water supply. Instructions for the ice maker water supply hookup are in the “Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply” section.
24 Using the water and ice dispensers (on some models) w W ARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. Failure to do so can result in cuts. Y our refrigerator has KitchenAid’ s most advanced ice and water dispenser . It allows you to select either crushed or cubed ice with push button ease.
25 CUBE CRUSH ICE Using the water and ice dispensers (cont.) Your freezer dispenses both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning. For cubed ice, press the CUBE button until the red indicator appears in the window above the button.
26 Using the water and ice dispensers (cont.) The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer . It holds approximately 1 1 ⁄ 2 quarts (1.5 L). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 or 3 quarts (1.
27 Using the water and ice dispensers (cont.) The dispenser light The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pressing the “ON” button at the right hand side of the control panel. The red indicator above the button will appear.
28 Remo ving the door trim (inside fr eez er door) (on some models) The trim inside the freezer door may be easily removed for convenient cleaning. T o remove the trim piece, first remove all items fr om the shelf. Then simply pull straight up on each end of the trim piece.
29 Removing the SLIDE ‘N’ LOCK * can rack The can rack can hold 5 beverage cans in a convenient place, leaving more shelf space for lar ger items. To remove the rack, simply lift the rack up and pull it straight out. T o replace the rack, position the back of the rack above the desired guide and push it back until it stops.
30 Using the CLEARVUE * carousel (on some models) The CLEARVUE Car ousel is a r otat- ing circular drawer mounted to the underside of a SPILLCLEAN* shelf. The clear design allows you to see all the items in the drawer without opening it when you spin it 360 ° .
31 Adjusting the SPILLCLEAN * refrigerator shelves The shelves in your refrigerator ar e adjustable to match the way you use them. Glass shelves are str ong enough to hold bottles, milk, and other heavy food items. T o remove a shelf, first r emove all items from the shelf.
32 Adjusting the SPILLCLEAN* refrigerator shelves (cont.) T o remove the shelf fr om the metal frame, pull the shelf out to the stop, lift up the front and pull the shelf out a little further . Then lift the shelf up so that the roller moves thr ough the slot in the frame.
33 Adjusting the FRESHCHILL * convertible vegetable/meat locker tempera- ture control The FRESHCHILL convertible vegetable/meat locker can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables.
34 Adjusting the FRESHCHILL* convertible vegetable/meat locker temperature control (cont.) Adjusting the control The FRESHCHILL convertible control comes preset for you at the lowest meat setting. Move it to the mid- setting or “colder” as desired.
35 Removing the crisper and crisper co v er The crisper and its cover are designed for easy removal and cleaning. T o remove the crisper: • Slide the crisper straight out to the stop. • Lift the front slightly and slide it out the rest of the way.
36 Adjusting the crisper humidity control (on some models) Y ou can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers. Adjust the contr ol to any setting between LOW and HIGH. • LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
37 Removing the freezer shelf (number varies with model) The freezer shelf is r emovable for easy cleaning, or to create m or e open space in the fr eezer compartment for storage of lar ge or bulk items. T o remove the shelf, lift the shelf of f of the supports and slide it out of the shelf support holes.
38 Removing the ice maker storage bin (cont.) To remove the ice bin: 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then slide it back toward the rear. 2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
39 Changing the light bulbs Y our refrigerator has several light bulbs. This section shows you where they are located and tells you how to change them if they burn out. Before you change any light bulb in your refrigerator , be sure to turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF and unplug the refrigerator .
40 Changing the light bulbs (cont.) Crisper light: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Pull the top of the light shield for- ward until it snaps free and lower it until the light bulb is visible. 3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
41 Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage (suite) Ampoule supérieure du congélateur (sur certains modèles)␣ : 1. Débrancher le réfrigérateur de la source de courant électrique. 2. Retirer le protecteur de l’ampoule en saisissant le centre au sommet et en le tirant vers l’extérieur tout en le tournant légèrement d’un côté.
42 Saving energy There ar e ways that you can help your r efrigerator run more ef ficiently . • Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper seal. • Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part nu mber 4210463).
43 Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre Il est possible que le nouveau réfrigérateur émette des bruits que le précédent ne produisait pas. Comme ces bruits sont nouveaux, ils peuvent vous inquiéter . Ne vous faites pas de souci car ces nouveaux bruits sont normaux.
44 COMMENTS • Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces helps prevent rusting. Do not wax plastic parts. • To help remove odors you can wash with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .
45 Entretien du réfrigérateur Ce réfrigérateur a été construit pour offrir de nombreuses années de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la durée.
46 Nettoyage du réfrigérateur (suite) Removing the base grille Y ou will need to remove the base grille to clean the defrost pan or the condenser coils or to level the front of the refrigerator . NOTE: Carefully avoid touching the condenser coils while cleaning.
47 Vacation and moving care Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: • Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
48 Power interruptions If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off. 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
49 Removing the doors w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. NOTE: Before r emoving doors, open both doors and remove base grille (see the “Removing the base grille” section).
50 Removing the doors (cont.) 3. Left top hinge • Remove hinge cover (A) and screws (B). • Disconnect wiring plug (D) and both ground wires (C). Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure you protect water line from damage. DO NOT REMOVE SCREW (E) [not on all models] 4.
51 Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.
52 Storing fresh food (cont.) Leafy v egetab les Remove store wrapping and trim or tear of f bruised and discolored ar eas. W ash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper or convertible vegetable/meat drawer .
53 Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storing commercially fr ozen food and for fr eezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a fr eezer guide or reliable cookbook.
54 Storing frozen food (cont.) F reezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space).
55 Troubleshooting Guide You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance Center.
56 The refrigerator seems to make too much noise Check if ... Certain sounds and noises are common for new refrigerators. Then ... Refer to the “Understanding the sounds you may hear” section. The motor seems to run too much Check if ... The room temperature is hotter than normal.
57 The ice maker is not producing ice Check if ... The freezer temperature is not cold enough to produce ice. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not turned on. An ice cube is jammed in the ejector arm.
58 The ice dispenser will not operate properly Check if ... The freezer door is not closed completely. The ice bin is not installed correctly. The wrong ice has been added to the bin. The ice has frozen in the ice bin. The ice has melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice bucket.
59 Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser Check if ... The glass is not being held under the ice dispenser long enough, causing the ice to spill. The glass is not being held under the water dispenser long enough, causing water to drip. An ice cube is stuck in the chute and holding the trap door open.
60 There is interior moisture build-up Check if ... The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The room is humid. The food is not packaged correctly. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A self-defrost cycle was completed.
61 Guide de Dépannage Vous pouvez résoudre de nombreux problèmes communs des réfrigérateurs, ce qui vous économise le coût possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez résoudre votre problème sans aide de l’extérieur.
62 Le plateau de dégivrage contient de l’eau Vérifier si ... Le réfrigérateur se dégivre. Le réfrigérateur est plus humide que normalement. L’eau dans le plateau de dégivrage déborde. Alors ... L’eau s’évaporera. C’est normal pour l’eau de dégoutter dans le plateau de dégivrage.
63 Le réfrigérateur semble faire trop de bruit Vérifier si ... Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les réfrigérateurs neufs. Alors ... Voir la section “Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre”. La machine à glaçons ne produit pas de glaçons Vérifier si .
64 Mauvais goût ou odeur des glaçons Vérifier si ... Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent une décoloration et une mauvaise saveur des glaçons. Les glaçons ont été gardés trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congélateur n’ont pas été bien emballés.
65 Le distributeur d’eau ne fonctionne pas bien Vérifier si ... La porte du réfrigérateur n’est pas complètement fermée. Le réservoir d’eau ne s’est pas rempli. Le robinet d’arrêt d’eau n’est pas ouvert ou la canalisation d’eau n’est pas reliée à la source.
66 L’eau du distributeur n’est pas assez froide Vérifier si ... Le réfrigérateur vient d’être installé. Une grande quantité d’eau a récemment été retirée. Aucune eau n’a été récemment retirée. Alors ... Accorder 24 heures pour que le réservoir se refroidisse complètement.
67 Il existe une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur Vérifier si ... Les ouvertures d’aération dans le réfrigérateur sont bloquées. La porte est fréquemment ouverte. La pièce est humide. Les aliments ne sont pas correctement emballés.
68 Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to Y ou” section).
69 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. If you need assistance or service in Canada 2.
70 † Lorsque vous demandez de l’assistance ou un service, veuillez fournir une description détaillée du problème, les numéros complets du modèle et de série de l’appareil, et la date d’achat. (V oir la section “Note à l’intention de l’utilisateur .
71 LENGTH OF WARRANTY: ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SIXTH THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY SECOND YEAR THROUGH LIFE OF PRODUCT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR: A.
72 DURÉE DE LA GARANTIE␣ : GARANTIE TOTALE D’UN AN À COMPTER DE LA DATE D’ACHAT GARANTIE TOTALE DE LA DEUXIÈME À LA CINQUIÈME ANNÉE INCLUSIVEMENT À COMPTER DE LA DATE D’ACHAT GARANTIE L.
73 Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION .......................................................... 19 BASE GRILLE Removing .
74 TOPIC PAGE REFRIGERATOR SECTION Can rack ...................................................................... 29 Carousel ...................................................................... 30 Crisper ..........................................
75 Notes.
76 Notes 2194922 CARD NO. 2195265 * Registered trademark/Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada, Licensee in Canada. * Marque déposée de KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada de licence au Canada. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimé aux É.-U. 11/96 © 1996 KitchenAid, U.
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