Power Interruptions; Vacation Care; Troubleshooting; Refrigerator Operation - KitchenAid KBBX104EPA Use & Care Manual

Power Interruptions

If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or
doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold
and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
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Place 2 lbs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot
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(28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to
4 days.
If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
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can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
The refrigerator will not operate
WARNING
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.
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Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
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working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
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the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
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See "Using the Controls."
Is refrigerator defrosting? Your refrigerator will regularly run
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an automatic defrost cycle. Recheck in 30 minutes to see if it
is operating.
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
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refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
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If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On
While You Are Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
If You Choose to Turn the Refrigerator Off
Before You Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn cooling off. See "Using the Controls."
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of all doors to prop

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refrigerator Operation

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.
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 an explanation.
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Vacation Care

them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and
mold from building up.
The motor seems to run too much
The refrigerator is noisy
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance
Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, 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
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.