36" KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator installed in kitchen.

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36" FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

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KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator Under-Shelf Prep Zone holding charcuterie board.

SLIDING STORAGE TRAY

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KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer holding meats and cheeses.

FRESHCHILL™ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED DRAWER

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The top shelf of a KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator filled with fresh fruit and herbs.

EXTENDFRESH™ TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR

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COOLING ON/OFF

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A person engaging with the touchscreen controls on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

BASIC CONTROLS

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An illuminated Max Cool button on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

MAX COOL

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A person filling water from an external dispenser of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

MEASURED WATER FILL

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MAINTAIN YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Countertop with everydrop® water filter 2.

ChangE the water filter

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External water dispenser illuminated on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

DISPENSER LIGHT

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FreshFlow™ Water filter holder in the interior of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

CHANGE THE FRESHFLOW™ AIR FILTER

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Dispenser Lock is illuminated on the control panel of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

DISPENSER LOCK

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CLEAN THE EXTERIOR

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CLEAN THE INTERIOR

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A charcuterie board on the Premium Wood-Look Finish Sliding Storage Tray. A charcuterie board on the Premium Wood-Look Finish Sliding Storage Tray.
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PREMIUM WOOD-LOOK FINISH SLIDING STORAGE TRAY

KEEPS PLATTERS AND INGREDIENTS READY TO SERVE

A person placing a charcuterie board on the Premium Wood-Look Finish Sliding Storage Tray. A person placing a charcuterie board on the Premium Wood-Look Finish Sliding Storage Tray.

EASILY WIPES CLEAN

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The FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer in the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. The FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer in the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.
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FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer

CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR FISH & MEAT, DELI & CHEESE AND WINE

The controls and settings on the FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer. The controls and settings on the FreshChill™ Temperature Controlled Drawer.

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The top shelf of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator filled with different fresh foods, eggs and milk. The top shelf of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator filled with different fresh foods, eggs and milk.
The top shelf of a KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator filled with fresh fruit and herbs. The top shelf of a KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator filled with fresh fruit and herbs.

EXTENDFRESH™ TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SENSORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AIRFLOW BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER AND ADJUST TEMPERATURES ACCORDINGLY

A fully loaded KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator with the doors and drawers open. A fully loaded KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator with the doors and drawers open.

HELP KEEP INGREDIENTS FRESH AND TEMPERATURES IDEAL

A person opening a fully stocked produce drawer in the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. A person opening a fully stocked produce drawer in the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

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LOADING THE REFRIGERATOR

COOL FOR 24 HOURS
BEFORE ADDING FOOD

Ensure REFRIGERATOR temperature is set to 37°F (3°C)

Ensure FREEZER temperature is set to 0°F (-18°C)

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A fully loaded KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator with the doors and drawers open. A fully loaded KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator with the doors and drawers open.

COOLING ON/OFF

COOLING OFF

Press and hold both LOCK and MEASURED FILL for 3 seconds

A lock icon and measured water fill icon. A lock icon and measured water fill icon.

COOLING ON

Press and hold both LOCK and MEASURED FILL for 3 seconds

A lock icon and measured water fill icon. A lock icon and measured water fill icon.

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BASIC CONTROLS

All OPTIONS functions are off by default

OPEN OPTIONS MENU

Press the OPTIONS button to open the Options menu and select among the MAX ICE, FILTER STATUS and MAX COOL features

Press ICE/WATER under BACK for Home screen

An options icon, temperature gauge icon, filter status icon and lock icon. An options icon, temperature gauge icon, filter status icon and lock icon.

SET CELSIUS / FAHRENHEIT

Press and hold TEMPERATURE for 3 seconds for menu

Press LIGHT to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit

A line drawing of the Temperature Control and the Light Control. A line drawing of the Temperature Control and the Light Control.

CHANGE TEMPERATURE

Press and hold TEMPERATURE for 3 seconds

Press TEMPERATURE to toggle between Fridge and Freezer

A line drawing of the Temperature Control. A line drawing of the Temperature Control.

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MAX COOL

Helps chill recently loaded groceries by setting the refrigerator compartment
to the lowest temperature level for up to 24 hours

TURN ON MAX COOL

Press OPTIONS for menu, then press LOCK under Max Cool

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MANUALLY TURN OFF MAX COOL

Press OPTIONS then press LOCK under Max Cool again

A line drawing of the Options Control and the Lock Control. A line drawing of the Options Control and the Lock Control.

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A person filling water from an external dispenser of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. A person filling water from an external dispenser of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.
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MEASURED WATER FILL

Dispenses the exact amount of filtered water needed for recipes

PRESS MEASURED FILL

The Measured Water Fill button on the refrigerator controls. The Measured Water Fill button on the refrigerator controls.

SELECT UNITS USING BACK, “-” OR “+” FOR AMOUNT

The 'back', 'minus' and 'plus' buttons on the refrigerator controls. The 'back', 'minus' and 'plus' buttons on the refrigerator controls.

PRESS DISPENSE

A measured water fill icon. A measured water fill icon.

TO EXIT MENU PRESS BACK

The 'back' button on the refrigerator controls. The 'back' button on the refrigerator controls.

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An illuminated Filter Status button on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. An illuminated Filter Status button on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.
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CHANGE THE WATER FILTER

Replace the water filter every 6 months, or when your control panel shows the REPLACE FILTER icon

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• KitchenAid™ water filter (KAD2RXD1) or everydrop® water filter (EDR2RXD1)
• Dishcloth for drips

Shop water filters

A bottle of an everydrop® ice and water filter. A bottle of an everydrop® ice and water filter.

LOCATION OF FILTER

Top right of refrigerator section

WATER FILTER STATUS LIGHTS

Press OPTIONS on the control panel to launch the Options menu

Press OPTIONS again to see percentage of filter life remaining

Press BACK, to return to the Normal screen

Yellow light means it’s time to order a new water filter (KAD2RXD1)
Red light means it’s time to replace it

The Option button on the refrigerator controls. The Option button on the refrigerator controls.

CHANGE WATER FILTER (KITCHENAID™ FILTER KAD2RXD1)

Push on front of filter compartment to pop it open

Turn filter counterclockwise and pull straight out

Align new filter with notches on compartment

Gently insert and turn clockwise until it stops turning

To close, raise front of compartment door until it clicks

The '% Remaining' indicator on the refrigerator controls. The '% Remaining' indicator on the refrigerator controls.

RESET FILTER RESET LIGHT

Water filter status tracking automatically resets when filter compartment door is closed

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External water dispenser illuminated on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. External water dispenser illuminated on the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

DISPENSER LIGHT

Dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If dispenser lights aren't working, see online “Troubleshooting” for more information.

USING THE DISPENSER TURNS ON LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY.

OR, PRESS LIGHT TO TOGGLE THROUGH:
OFF (DEFAULT)
ON
DIM: LIT AT 50% BRIGHTNESS

The Option button on the refrigerator controls. The Option button on the refrigerator controls.

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FreshFlow™ Water filter holder in the interior of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. FreshFlow™ Water filter holder in the interior of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.
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CHANGE THE FRESHFLOW™ AIR FILTER

The FreshFlow™ Air Filter reduces common food odors and is 15 times more powerful than baking soda

Replace it every 6 months

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• New FreshFlow™ Air Filter (W10311524)

SHOP FRESHFLOW™ FILTERS

SQUEEZE SIDES OF EXPIRED FRESHFLOW™ AIR FILTER TO PULL OUT

Removing expired FreshFlow™ Air Filter Removing expired FreshFlow™ Air Filter

DISCARD EXPIRED FILTER

Throwing away expired FreshFlow™ Air Filter Throwing away expired FreshFlow™ Air Filter

SNAP NEW FRESHFLOW™ AIR FILTER INTO PLACE

Placing new FreshFlow™ Air Filter Placing new FreshFlow™ Air Filter

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Dispenser Lock is illuminated on the control panel of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. Dispenser Lock is illuminated on the control panel of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

DISPENSER LOCK

Turns off your control panel for easy cleaning

TURN CONTROL LOCK ON

Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds

The Lock button on the refrigerator controls. The Lock button on the refrigerator controls.

TURN CONTROL LOCK OFF

Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds

The Lock button on the refrigerator controls. The Lock button on the refrigerator controls.

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SELECT EXTERIOR FINISH

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Soft cloth & affresh® Stainless Steel cleaner
OR
• Sponge & mild detergent in warm water

AVOID: Harsh chemicals, abrasive materials and cleaners with chlorine

SHOP AFFRESH® STAINLESS STEEL CLEANING SPRAY

PRESS AND HOLD THE LOCK BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS TO TURN THE DISPENSER OFF

A lock icon. A lock icon.

USE APPROVED CLEANER OF CHOICE AND WIPE IN DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN

Rinsing a sponge Rinsing a sponge

DRY THOROUGHLY WITH SOFT CLOTH

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Clean sponge or soft cloth
• Mild detergent in warm water

AVOID: Harsh chemicals, abrasive materials and cleaners with chlorine

PRESS AND HOLD THE LOCK BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS TO TURN THE DISPENSER OFF

A lock icon. A lock icon.

HAND WASH WITH SPONGE OR CLOTH AND MILD DETERGENT IN WARM WATER

Rinsing a sponge Rinsing a sponge

DRY THOROUGHLY WITH SOFT CLOTH

A person using a soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator. A person using a soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the KitchenAid® French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator.

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A maker rinsing the bins and shelves of their KitchenAid® Refrigerator. A maker rinsing the bins and shelves of their KitchenAid® Refrigerator.

CLEAN THE INTERIOR

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Clean sponge or soft cloth
• Mild detergent in warm water
• Baking soda

TURN POWER OFF

Unplug the unit

TAKE OUT ALL REMOVABLE PARTS

• Shelves
• Door bins
• Sliding storage tray
• Drawers
• Ice Bin

Be careful not to bump any of the glass materials while cold or they may shatter

Removing Sliding Storage Tray Removing Sliding Storage Tray

WAIT UNTIL INTERIOR PARTS ARE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

68º Fahrenheit 68º Fahrenheit

HAND WASH WITH SPONGE OR CLOTH AND MILD DETERGENT IN WARM WATER

Washing glass shelf with warm water Washing glass shelf with warm water

RINSE AND DRY INTERIOR PARTS

Parts laying out to dry on counter Parts laying out to dry on counter

HAND WASH FRIDGE INTERIOR WITH WARM WATER & BAKING SODA MIXTURE

2 tbs baking soda to 1 qt of water

Rinsing a sponge Rinsing a sponge

REPLACE INTERIOR PARTS

Replacing Sliding Storage Tray Replacing Sliding Storage Tray

TURN POWER ON

Plug unit back in

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