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KITCHENAID

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REFRIGERATION LIMITED 

WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED 
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please have the following information available when you call the 
Customer eXperience Center:

Name, address and telephone number

Model number and serial number

A clear, detailed description of the problem

Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1.

Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some 
questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or 
Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the right to access additional 
resources, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com.

2.

All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized KitchenAid Service Providers

. In the U.S. and 

Canada, direct all requests for warranty service to: 

KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center

In the U.S.A., call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, 
operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished 
with the product, KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool 
Canada LP (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for Factory Specified Replacement 
Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that 
existed when this major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion 
replace the product. In the event of product replacement, your appliance will 
be warranted for the remaining term of the original unit's warranty period.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CAVITY LINER 

AND SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this major 
appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to the instructions 
attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand will pay for factory 
specified replacement parts and repair labor for the following components to 
correct non-cosmetic defects in materials and workmanship in this part that 
prevent function of the refrigerator and that existed when this major appliance 
was purchased:

Refrigerator/freezer cavity liner if the part cracks due to defective materials 
or workmanship.

Sealed Refrigeration system (includes compressor, evaporator, condenser, 
dryer and connecting tubing).

SIXTH THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (SEALED 

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ONLY - LABOR NOT INCLUDED)

In the sixth through tenth year from the date of purchase, when this major 
appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions 
attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid brand will pay for factory 
specified replacement parts for the following components to correct defects in 
materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system (includes 
compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer and connecting tubing) that existed 
when this major appliance was purchased.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 
SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be 
provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. This limited warranty is 
valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major 
appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited 
warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of 
original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

1.

Commercial, non-residential or multiple-family use, or use 
inconsistent with published user, operator or installation 
instructions. 

2.

In-home Instruction on how to use your product

3.

Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, 
installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes 
or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e. house 
wiring, fuses or water inlet hoses).

4.

Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, 
preservation solutions, etc.).

5.

Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine 
KitchenAid parts or accessories.

6.

Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God 
or use with products not approved by KitchenAid.

7.

Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or 
defects caused by unauthorized service, alteration or 
modification of the appliance.

8.

Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other 
damage to appliance finishes unless such damage results from 
defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to 
KitchenAid within 30 days. 

9.

Discoloration, rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from 
caustic or corrosive environments including but not limited to 
high salt concentrations, high moisture or humidity or exposure 
to chemicals.

10. Food or medicine loss due to product failure.
11. Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.
12. Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations 

where an authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available.

13. Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in 

fixtures (i.e. trim, decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, 
countertops, drywall, etc.) that interfere with servicing, removal 
or replacement of the product.

14. Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial 

numbers removed, altered or not easily determined.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded 
circumstances shall be borne by the customer. 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow 
limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific 
legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

KitchenAid makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations 
contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you 
should ask KitchenAid or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

Summary of Contents for KRMF606ESS

Page 1: ...car el frente de los cajones 44 Alinear Puertas y Cajones 47 Requisitos de ubicación 49 Requisitos eléctricos 49 Requisitos del suministro de agua 49 Conexión del suministro de agua 50 Cómo instalar y remover las manijas 51 Nivelación del Refrigerador y Cierre de la Puerta 53 FILTROS Y ACCESORIOS 54 Sistema de filtración de agua 54 Instalar el filtro de aire en algunos modelos 55 Instalación del P...

Page 2: ...IONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Remove doors from your old refrigerator Use nonflammable ...

Page 3: ...e the cleaning instructions in Refrigerator Care WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance w...

Page 4: ...t power Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors Gather the required tools and read all instructions before removing doors TOOLS NEEDED hex key and a 2 Phillips screwdriver WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Door Removal and Replacement Wiring Plug Top Left Hinge B A C A Internal Hex Head...

Page 5: ... with a 2 square bit remove the bottom hinge with the bushing from the cabinet 3 Insert the bottom hinge and bushing into the corresponding slot in the bottom of the door NOTE Make sure that the base of the hinge is parallel to the bottom of the door 4 Turn the hinge until the hinge base is at a 90 angle to the bottom edge of the door 5 Remove the hinge from the door Using a driver with a 2 square...

Page 6: ...hand door hinge so they must be disconnected before removing the door 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the cover from the top hinge 2 Disconnect the water dispenser tubing located on top of the door hinge by firmly pulling up on the clasp Then pull the tubing out of the fitting NOTE The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the left hand refrigerator door 3 Disconnect the wiring plug loc...

Page 7: ...f the cabinet set the door onto the bottom hinge pin 2 Using the two internal hex head screws fasten the hinge to the cabinet Do not tighten the screws completely 3 Reconnect the water dispenser tubing Style 1 Insert the tubing into the fitting until it stops and the outer ring is touching the face of fitting Style 2 Insert the tubing firmly into the fitting until it stops Close the clasp around t...

Page 8: ...ket and release the lever NOTE It helps if one person holds the drawer glides steady while another person aligns the drawer front and connects the brackets 3 Left hand drawer only reconnect wiring Align the two ends of the wiring connector and push them together until you hear a click sound and feel the tabs snap into place on the connector Gently pull on the wiring connection to ensure the wiring...

Page 9: ...3 Return all removable parts and the food to the drawers Align Doors and Drawers Once the doors and drawer fronts are replaced on the refrigerator you may notice that the doors appear angled or that they are no longer level Both the refrigerator doors and refrigerated drawers are adjustable Align Refrigerator Door Tools Provided hex key 1 Keeping both refrigerator doors closed pull out the right h...

Page 10: ...n both the left and the right sides Tools Needed Phillips screwdriver 1 With the drawers closed identify the drawer front that needs to be raised or lowered 2 Open the drawer to its full extension Grasp the sides of the interior bin and then lift it up and out to remove 3 Locate the drawer glide brackets A 4 Insert the Phillips screwdriver into screw A and turn counterclockwise to loosen the drawe...

Page 11: ... C to lock the glide bracket into position 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other side of the drawer front NOTE Adjust the clip A on the top of the second glide bracket B so that it is in the same position as the side you adjusted first 8 Close the drawer and visually inspect the gap Repeat steps 2 though 7 until the drawer fronts are aligned Final Steps 1 Replace the interior drawer bins NOTE T...

Page 12: ...ediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy use The tank capacity could be too small to keep up with the requirements of the refrigerator NOTE Faucet mounted reverse osmosis systems are not recommended If your refrigerator has a water filter it may further reduce the water pressur...

Page 13: ...e valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown Tighten the compression nut Do not overtighten Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing 2 Create a service loop with the copper tubing Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a P clamp 3 Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks Correct any leaks Style 2 ...

Page 14: ...hort end of the hex key into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is engaged in the setscrew 5 Using a clockwise motion tighten the setscrew just until it begins to contact the shoulder screw Do not fully tighten 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to fasten the lower setscrew 7 Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the previous steps fully tighten both setscrews...

Page 15: ...ndles for your model have red medallions on the ends Replacement medallions are available for purchase See Accessories to order 1 Using a hex key remove the medallion from the end of the handle 2 Replace medallion 3 Using the fastener removed in Step 1 attach the medallion to the handle Refrigerator Leveling and Door Closing The base grille covers the adjustable brake feet and roller assemblies lo...

Page 16: ...r takes some weight off the brake feet This makes it easier to turn the screws 6 Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES Water Filtration System Install the Water Filter 1 Locate the accessory packet in the refrigerator and remove the water filter 2 Take the water filter out of i...

Page 17: ...e the disposable water filter when indicated on the water filter status display or at least every 6 months If water flow to your dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably change the water filter sooner 1 Locate the water filter compartment in the right hand side of the refrigerator ceiling Push up to release and lower the compartment door 2 Turn the water filter counterclockwise to the left and ...

Page 18: ...s provided in the package Replacing the Produce Preserver The disposable packet s should be replaced every 6 months or when the status indicator changes completely from white to red To order replacements contact us See Accessories for information on ordering 1 Remove the used packets from the produce preserver housing 2 Remove the used status indicator 3 Install the replacement packets and status ...

Page 19: ...tons and dispenser paddles have not been used for 2 minutes or more Press any control button to reactivate the display screen The home screen will appear as shown Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points For your convenience your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory When you first install your refrigerator make sure that the controls are still set to the recommended set ...

Page 20: ... adjusting both the refrigerator and freezer set points press MEASURED FILL to confirm and to save the settings NOTE To exit Temperature mode without saving changes press the ICE WATER button under Back at any time or allow about 60 seconds of inactivity The temperature mode will turn off automatically and return to the normal screen When adjusting temperature set points use the following chart as...

Page 21: ... feature has been turned off the Max Cool icon will disappear from the dispenser display Vacation Mode In Vacation Mode the freezer will defrost less often to conserve energy To turn on Vacation mode press and hold the TEMPERATURE and OPTIONS buttons at the same time for 3 seconds When the feature is on VAC will appear on the display as shown To turn off Vacation Mode press and hold the TEMPERATUR...

Page 22: ...serted into one of three different positions or removed to customize the space for your food storage needs Easy Slide Bin A shallow storage compartment with glass lids which slide from side to side is located below and in front of the crisper drawers NOTE This compartment is not temperature or humidity controlled so it is not recommended for storing leafy vegetables To remove Easy Slide bin 1 Remo...

Page 23: ...e into place 2 Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into place 3 Replace crisper drawers Refrigerator Door Bins The bins on your refrigerator door are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs NOTE The smallest door bin must be installed in the lowest position on the refrigerator door Water and Ice Dispensers IMPORTANT Allow 3 hours for the refrigerator to cool down a...

Page 24: ... the calibration process 4 When 1 cup of water has been correctly dispensed into the measuring cup press the MEASURED FILL button under the word Confirm to confirm the calibration 5 When Measured Fill calibration has been confirmed the icons will disappear and the display will return to the home screen Dispensing Press ICE WATER to toggle through the following choices in a continuous loop Water de...

Page 25: ...st coffee cups commonly 4 to 6 oz 118 to 177 mL per cup are not the same size as a measuring cup 8 oz 237 mL You may need to adjust the volume to avoid unintentionally overfilling coffee cups 4 Dispense water NOTE While dispensing water the digital display will count down how much water remains to be dispensed according to the volume you selected The flow of water will automatically stop once the ...

Page 26: ...maker or to the dispenser light It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser levers To turn off the ice maker see Ice Maker and Storage Bin Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser Press and hold LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock the dispenser The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin on some models IMPORTANT To avoid low ice production a...

Page 27: ...fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF arm up position Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down NOTE Turn off the ice maker before removing the ice storage bin to serve ice or to clean the bin This will keep the ice cubes from dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment After replacing the ice storage bin turn on the ice maker I...

Page 28: ...d door liners or gaskets 3 Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power Condenser Cleaning There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency If you need to clean the condenser 1 Unplug refr...

Page 29: ...od blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up Moving When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time Disconnect the water line from the back of the...

Page 30: ...pped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues contact a licensed electrician Control or cooling is not turned on Turn on the refrigerator control or turn cooling on See Using the Controls New installation Following installation allow 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to cool completely NOTE Adjusting the temperature control s to the coldest setting will not co...

Page 31: ...ng Clicking Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense water or fill the ice maker If the refrigerator is connected to a water line this is normal If the refrigerator is not connected to a water line turn off the ice maker Repetitive Clicking Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation Cracking Clatter Heard when ice is ejected from the ice maker mold and then falls into th...

Page 32: ...re drawer seal is making full contact with the cabinet to allow for an adequate seal Temperature control s are not set correctly See Using the Control s for recommended temperature settings DOORS AND LEVELING Possible Causes and or Recommended Solutions Doors do not automatically close at a 40 or smaller angle Bottom door hinge needs to be reset See Bottom Door Hinge section Doors are difficult to...

Page 33: ...ted to your cold water supply This can decrease water pressure See Water Supply Requirements NOTE If questions remain regarding water pressure contact a licensed qualified plumber Ice dispenser will not operate properly New installation After connecting the refrigerator to a water source flush the water system See Water and Ice Dispensers Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin Wait 72 hours for...

Page 34: ...nser measured fill feature is not dispensing an accurate amount of water Calibrate the water dispenser See Water and Ice Dispensers Dispenser is locked Unlock the dispenser See Water and Ice Dispensers Water filter is clogged or incorrectly installed Replace filter or reinstall it correctly See Water Filtration System A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply...

Page 35: ...m must be installed in compliance with state and local laws and regulations Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts EPA Est No 082047 TWN 001 Refer to the Warranty section in the User Instructions or U...

Page 36: ... this major appliance was purchased YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased This limited warranty is effective f...

Page 37: ...ED HEREIN KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province ...

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