KitchenAid KSSS48QKT01 User Manual

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to 
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The 
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights 
require a 40-watt to 60-watt maximum appliance bulb. 
Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.

1. Remove the top grille, see the “Power On/Off Switch” 

section.

2. Press power switch to the OFF position.

3. Remove light shield when applicable as shown. 

NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a 
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.

4. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, 

shape and wattage.

5. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.

6. Press the power switch to the ON position.

7. Replace the top grille, see the “Power On/Off Switch” 

section.

Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light 
bulb.

Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and 
replace light bulb.

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Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing 
in towards the center. Once the side hooks of shield are free 
from the freezer lining, pull down the shield. 

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Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides towards the 
center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes. 
Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the 
slotted hole. 

If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator 
doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. 

If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the 
following:

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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 (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 
two to four days.

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If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or 
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.

Your refrigerator is equipped with the Holiday Mode feature which 
is designed for the traveler who wishes to save additional energy. 
By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain 
unchanged, the ice maker will be disabled and the interior lights 
will turn OFF.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2. Press HOLIDAY MODE pad.

3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, shut off water 

supply to the ice maker.

4. Empty the ice bin.

5. When you return from vacation, press HOLIDAY MODE to 

return to normal operation. 

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

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Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day 
ahead of time.

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When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm 
to the OFF (up) position.

3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control 

(or Refrigerator Control) to OFF see the “Using the Controls” 
section.

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.