KitchenAid 25.5 Cu. Ft. 42-Inch Width Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Overlay Panel-Ready Utilização E Cuidado

Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this 
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new 
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are 
listed some normal sounds with an explanation.

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Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice 
maker

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Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize 
performance

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Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed 
on top of the refrigerator

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Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during 
defrost cycle

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Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially 
during initial cool-down

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Water running - may be heard when water melts during the 
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan

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Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the 
ice maker mold.

Has the door been open less than 10 minutes? The door open 
alarm will only flash when the door has been open for 10 minutes. 
The audible alarm will sound the first time the door is left open for 
more than 10 minutes. Subsequent door open alarms will only 
flash. You must reset the audible alarm each time. See “Using the 
Control(s).”

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Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door. 

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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct 
position.

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Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild 
soap and warm water.

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Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See 
“Changing the Light Bulbs.”

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Is the refrigerator in Holiday Mode? See “Using the 
Controls.”

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Has the door been open more than 10 minutes? See “Using 
the Controls.”

Temperature and Moisture

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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the 
refrigerator to cool completely.

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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter 
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully 
closed. 

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Large load of food added? Allow several hours for 
refrigerator to return to normal temperature. 

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Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? 
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 
24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

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Refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital controls, 
turn the refrigerator OFF and then ON to reset. If this does not 
correct the problem, call for service. 

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Air vents blocked? Remove any item from in front of the air 
vents.

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

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Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter 
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully 
closed.

Ice and Water

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Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply 
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water 
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. 

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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce 
water flow. Straighten the water source line. 

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Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch 
(depending on model) is in the ON position. 

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New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation 
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice 
production. 

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Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for 
ice maker to produce more ice. 

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Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. 

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements” in either the Installation 
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide. 

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

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Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff 
valve fully open.

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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce 
water flow. Straighten the water source line. 

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.”

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Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a 
licensed, qualified plumber.