KitchenAid DOUBLE REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS, Use And Care Manual

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BEFORE USE

Remove the Packaging

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Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning 
on the refrigerator drawers. Rub a small amount of liquid dish 
soap over the glue residue with your fingers. Wipe with warm 
water and dry.

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Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable 
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These 
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator 
drawers. For more information, see “Refrigerator Drawers 
Safety.”

Clean Before Use

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside 
of your refrigerator drawers before using them. See the cleaning 
instructions in “Refrigerator Drawers Care.”

REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS USE

Normal Sounds

Your new refrigerator drawers may make sounds that your old 
refrigerator drawers didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, 
you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are 
normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can 
make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds 
of sounds and what may be making them.

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Your refrigerator drawers are designed to run more efficiently 
to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to 
minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and 
fans may cause your refrigerator drawers to run longer than 
your old ones. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched 
sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize 
performance.

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You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through 
the refrigerator drawers. The fan speed may increase as you 
open the drawers or add warm food.

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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to 
the refrigerant flowing through the sealed system tubing.

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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a 
popping noise.

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You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the 
condenser fan.

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You may hear water running into the drain pan during the off 
cycle.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit 
airflow inside the drawers. 

Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal, 
bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and 
the temperature controls will not function properly.

IMPORTANT: To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap or cover 
foods tightly.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

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