KitchenAid 12828154 Manual Do Utilizador

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow 
these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. 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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Disconnect the water line from the back of the 
refrigerator.

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

2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen 

food in dry ice.

3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn the Temperature controls off. See “Using the Controls.”
5. Unplug refrigerator.
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them 

together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

8. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so 

it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs so they don't 
scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Doors.”

9. Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back 

of the refrigerator.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to 
the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions. 
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to 
reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.

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Is the power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong 
outlet.

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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the 
problem continues, call an electrician.

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Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? 
See “Using the Control(s),” depending on the model.

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Is the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see whether the 
refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will 
regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

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Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See 
“Changing the Light Bulb(s),” depending on the model.

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Is the refrigerator defrosting? The water will evaporate. It is 
normal for water to drip into the defrost pan. 

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Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that 
the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.

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Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor 
will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room 
temperatures, your motor will run about 40% to 80% of the 
time. Under warmer conditions, it will run even more.

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Has a large amount of food just been added to the 
refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the 
refrigerator. The motor normally will run longer to cool the 
refrigerator back down. 

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Are the doors opened often? The motor will run longer 
when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at 
one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as 
soon as possible.

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Is the control set correctly for the surrounding 
conditions? See “Using the Control(s),” depending on the 
model.

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Are the doors closed completely? Close the doors firmly. If 
they do not close completely, see “The doors will not close 
completely” later in this section.

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Are the condenser coils dirty? This obstructs air transfer 
and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. 
See “Cleaning.”

NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due 
to its high-efficiency motor.

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The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See 
“Normal Sounds.”