Vacation Care; Troubleshooting; Refrigerator Operation - KitchenAid KBSD602ESS-SS Use And Care Manual

If You Choose To Turn the Refrigerator Off Before You Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
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ahead of time.
When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm
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to the OFF (up) position.
3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator Control) to OFF. See "Using the Controls."
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and
mold from building up.
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
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
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is 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.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refrigerator Operation

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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Has the door been open less than 10 minutes? The door open
alarm will only flash when the door has been open for 10 minutes.
The audible alarm will sound the first time the door is left open
for more than 10 minutes. Subsequent door open alarms will only
flash. You must reset the audible alarm each time. See "Using the
Control(s)."
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The refrigerator is noisy
Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
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
Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
There is no audible door open alarm
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.