KitchenAid KBFS25EWMS User Guide

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4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal 
home operating environments. If the environment is 
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in 
the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 
3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
Remove the base grille.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, 
the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area 
of the condenser.
Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to 
replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, 
and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
Changing the Refrigerator Light Bulb
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to 
release it from the light assembly. 
3. Replace burned-out bulb(s) with appliance bulb(s) no greater 
than 40 watts.
4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield into 
the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide the shield 
toward the front until it locks into place.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the 
shield beyond the locking point.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Freezer Light Bulb
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
NOTE: You may need to remove the upper freezer shelf or basket 
to access the light assembly.
2. The light shield opens from the back. Firmly press forward on 
the notches in the back of the shield and pull the shield down.
3. Remove the shield and replace the burned-out bulb with an 
appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
4. Insert the front tabs of the shield into the liner and snap the 
back portion of the shield over the light assembly.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com     In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is 
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace 
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, 
call an electrician. 
Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. 
See “Using the Controls.”
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the 
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 refrigerator 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.
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.
WARNING