KitchenAid KRSC503ESS-SS Use & Care Manual

When Max Cool and/or Max Ice are active, the temperature 
display will not change. After 24 hours, the refrigerator returns to 
the previous temperature set points.
NOTE: If increased ice production is desired at all times, change 
the freezer control to a lower setting. Setting the freezer to a 
colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, 
harder.
Sabbath Mode 

Sabbath Mode is designed for those whose religious observances 
require turning off the lights and dispensers. 
In Sabbath Mode, the temperature set points remain unchanged, 
but the interior and dispenser lights turn off, all sounds and alarms 
are disabled, the dispenser display screen backlight turns off, and 
the dispenser pads are disabled.

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To turn on Sabbath Mode, press and hold LIGHT and 
OPTIONS at the same time for 3 seconds. When the feature 
turns on, “Sabbath Mode” will appear on the dispenser 
display. 

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To turn off Sabbath Mode, press and hold LIGHT and 
OPTIONS at the same time for 3 seconds again.

The power outage indicator lets you know if the power supply to 
the refrigerator has been cut off and the freezer temperature has 
risen to 18°F (-8°C) or higher.
When power has been restored, “PO” repeatedly flashes on the 
display screen and the red Power Outage icon appears. 

When the indicator is on, all other control and dispenser functions 
are disabled until you confirm that you are aware of the power 
outage.

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To enable other functions, press MEASURED FILL to reset the 
display screen to its normal status.

The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator 
or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is 
turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. Close both 
doors to turn it off. The feature then resets and will reactivate 
when either door is left open again for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, 
such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press any 
button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily 
turned off, but the Door Ajar icon will still be displayed on the 
dispenser control panel. 

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To turn off all control and dispenser sounds, press and hold 
ICE and MEASURED FILL at the same time for 3 seconds.

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To turn all sounds back on, press and hold ICE and 
MEASURED FILL at the same time for 3 seconds again.

Some models come equipped with a dual sequential evaporation 
system, which includes two separate evaporators for the 
refrigerator and freezer compartments. 
Dual evaporation results in higher humidity, which helps keep 
foods in the refrigerator from spoiling as quickly and improves 
food quality and freshness in the freezer due to decreased freezer 
burn. In addition, the dual evaporation system helps keep food 
smells in the refrigerator from transferring to ice in the freezer. 
NOTE: The dual evaporation system is always activated when 
your refrigerator is operating. You do not need to press any 
buttons to turn it on.

Convertible Drawer Temperature Control

(on some models)

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. 
The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can 
be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board 
recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (-2° to 0°C). 
To store meat:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at 
its optimal storage temperature.
To store vegetables: 

Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal storage 
temperatures. 
NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the right (less 
cold), toward the VEG setting. Remember to wait 24 hours 
between adjustments.

Crisper Humidity Control 

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed 
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.
LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. 
HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. 

Water and Ice Dispensers

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The dispensing system will not operate when freezer door 
is open.

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Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill 
water.

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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the 
first three batches of ice produced. Wait 72 hours for full ice 
production.

Air in the water dispensing system can cause the water dispenser 
to drip. After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or 
replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Flushing the 
water dispensing system forces air from the water line and filter, 
and prepares the water filter for use.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of 
the dispenser.
1. Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water 

dispenser pad for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. 

2. Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow. 
3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing 

the dispenser pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 
3 gal. (12 L) has been dispensed. 

Additional flushing may be required in some households.

Household water pressure may affect the accuracy of the 
Measured Fill feature. For optimum performance of your water 
dispenser, you must first calibrate Measured Fill.
IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before calibrating Measured 
Fill. 
1. Place a sturdy measuring cup (1 cup [237 mL] size) on the 

dispenser tray, centered in front of the water dispenser pad. 
NOTE: Depending on your model, a measuring cup may be 
provided.