KitchenAid 25 Cu. Ft. 42-Inch Width Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Utilização E Cuidado

Water System Preparation

Please read before using the water system. Follow the directions 
specific to your model.

IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source 
or replacing the water filter, follow the steps below to make sure 
that the water system is properly cleaned. This will flush air from 
the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the water filter 
for use.

NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the 
base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal 
position. 
1. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. The On/Off 

switch is located on the top right side of the freezer 
compartment. Move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as 
shown. 

2. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water 

dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. 
Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, 
continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever 
(5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12 L) has 
been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water 
dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use. 
Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out 
of the dispenser.

3. Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. Move the 

switch to the ON (left) position. 
NOTES:

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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. 

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Discard the first three batches of ice produced. 

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Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

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Depending on your model, you may want to select the 
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.

IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source 
or replacing the water filter, fill and discard two full containers of 
ice to prepare the water filter for use, before using the ice. 

NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the 
base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal 
position.

1. Turn on the ice maker. Lower the wire shutoff arm as shown. 

Please refer to “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” for further 
instructions on the operation of your ice maker.

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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. 

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Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

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Depending on your model, you may want to select the 
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice. 

REFRIGERATOR USE

Power On/Off Switch

If you need to turn the power to your refrigerator On or Off, you 
must remove the top grille assembly to access the power switch. 
Turn the power to the refrigerator Off when cleaning your 
refrigerator or changing light bulbs.

1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of 
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or 
after the system.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of 
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or 
after the system.