KitchenAid 12828134 User Manual

1. Press and hold the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds. The  

preference name will appear in the Freezer display and the 
preference status (F or C) or (ON or OFF) will appear in the 
Refrigerator display.

2. Use the Freezer (+) or (-) touch pads to scroll through the 

preference names. When the desired preference name is 
displayed, press the Refrigerator (+) or (-) touch pads to 
change the preference status.

3. Set your preferences by pressing and holding the Door Alarm 

touch pad for 3 seconds, or by shutting the refrigerator 
compartment door.  

If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was 
first installed, dispense water into a container until you draw and 
discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or for approximately 6 to 7 minutes 
after the water begins dispensing. The water you draw and 
discard rinses the pipes. Allow several hours for the refrigerator 
to cool down and chill water.

1. Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the  

button.

2. Release the button to stop dispensing.

NOTE: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh 
supply.

The water filter status light will help you know when to change 
the water filter. When the yellow (Order) light is on, it is almost 
time to change the water filter. When the red (Replace) light is on, 
a new water filter should be installed. See “Water Filtration 
System.” 

After replacing the water filter, press and hold FILTER RESET for 
3 seconds until the Order or Replace light turns off.

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The water filter should be replaced when the status light is 
red (Replace) or earlier if the flow of water to your water 
dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

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Air trapped in the system may cause water and the water 
filter to eject. Dispense water for 2 minutes before removing 
the used water filter.

The water filter mounting bracket is located on the right side of 
the refrigerator compartment.

1. Turn the used water filter counterclockwise until it releases 

from the filter mounting bracket.

2. Drain water from the water filter into the sink, and discard the 

used water filter. Wipe up the excess water in the filter cover.

3. Remove the sealing label from the end of the new water filter 

and insert the water filter into the filter mounting bracket. 
Gently rotate the water filter clockwise until it stops, and snap 
the filter cover closed.

4. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 

3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take 
approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the 
line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

5. Inspect the water filter system for leaks. If you see water 

leaks, see “Troubleshooting.”

You can use the water dispenser without a water filter, but your 
water will not be filtered. If you choose this option, replace the 
water filter with the blue bypass cap.

NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. 

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To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.

NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is 
made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice 
cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) 
position.