KITCHENAID Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - Manuel (Page 11)

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Door Closing and Alignment
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers which are at the
base of the refrigerator on either side. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
3. Remove the base grille and the bottom hinge covers (see
“Base Grille” section). The two roller adjustment screws are
part of the front roller assemblies.
4. Use a screwdriver or
³⁄₈ in. hex driver to adjust the roller
adjustment screws. Turn the roller adjustment screw to the
right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the roller
adjustment screw to the left to lower that side. It may take
several turns of the roller adjustment screws to adjust the tilt
of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the roller adjustment
screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they
close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly
more to the rear by turning both roller adjustment screws to
the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn
both roller adjustment screws the same amount.
6. Lower the stabilizing foot by turning it clockwise until it is
firmly against floor.
NOTE: Drawer freezer models have a stabilizing foot on each
side which must be lowered by turning clockwise.
7. Replace the base grille.
Water System Preparation
(on some models)
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make
sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1. Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting
up the wire shutoff arm as shown.
2. Install the interior water filter cartridge. The interior water filter
mounting bracket is located on the top right side of the
refrigerator compartment.
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
■ Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use.
■ Carefully remove the interior water filter cartridge from its
packaging. Remove the sealing label from end of filter
and insert into filter head.
■ Gently rotate filter clockwise until filter stops, and snap
filter cover closed.
3. 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.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out
of the dispenser.
4. Inspect the filter system for water leaks. If you see water
leaks, see the “Troubleshooting” section.
5. Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lowering the wire shutoff arm as shown.
Please refer to the
“Ice Maker” section for further instructions on the operation
of your ice maker.
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■ Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
1. Roller Adjustment Screw
2. Stabilizing Foot
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