KitchenAid Kfis20xvms 8 Manual

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You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
   
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems 
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous 
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of 
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help 
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily 
climb inside.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

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Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of 
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in 
“Refrigerator Care.”
Location Requirements
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ¹⁄₂ 
(1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1 
(2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has 
an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line 
connections. When installing your...

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Water Supply Requirements
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.
TOOLS NEEDED:  
IMPORTANT:
■All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆ (4.76 mm) saddle valve 
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
■Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing 
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain 
above freezing.
■For...

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Connect to Refrigerator 
Depending on your model, the water line may come down from 
the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions 
for your model. 
Style 1
1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the 
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and 
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not 
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on 
copper tubing.
2.Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks 
when coiling the...

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Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer
Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove and Replace Handles 
1.Using a ³⁄₃₂ hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the 
side of each handle. See Graphics 1 and 2.
2.Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep 
the screws for reattaching the handles.
3.To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT: 
■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from 
doors.
■All graphics referenced in the...

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Door Removal and Replacement
Top Hinges
A. Hinge Cover Screw
B. Top Hinge Cover
C. 
5/16 Hex Head Hinge Screws
D. Top Hinge
B
A
C
D
A. Shim (on some models)
C. Hinge Screws B. Bottom Hinge
Bottom Hinges
Wiring Plug
A
B
C
1
A. 3/32 Setscrew
A. 3/32 Setscrew
2
A
A
Drawer Front Removal
A. Loosen 4 Door Bracket Screws
A
Drawer Front Replacement 

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Door Closing and Door Alignment
The base grille covers the leveling screws and roller assemblies 
located at the bottom of the refrigerator cabinet below the freezer 
door or drawer. Before making adjustments, remove the base 
grille and move the refrigerator to its final location. 
1.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it 
toward you. 
2.Move the refrigerator to its final location.
NOTE: To allow the refrigerator to roll easier, raise the leveling 
legs off the floor by turning...

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Using the Controls
The control center is located at the top front of the refrigerator 
compartment. 
Temperature Controls
For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the 
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the 
controls are still set to the recommended set points as shown.
Recommended Settings
IMPORTANT: 
■The recommended settings should be correct for normal 
household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly 
when milk or juice is as cold as you...

10 Door Alarm
The Door Alarm feature sounds a chime every few seconds when 
the refrigerator door has been left open for 5 continuous minutes. 
The chime will sound until the door is closed or Door Alarm is 
turned off.
■Press the Door Alarm touch pad to turn this feature on or off. 
The indicator light will be lit when the Door Alarm feature is on. 
Max Cool
The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, 
full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
■Press Max Cool to...