Warning, Water and ice dispensers – KITCHENAID SIDE BY SIDE BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR User Manual
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Call Service
If the Call Service indicator light is flashing, call for service. See 
the “Assistance or Service” section for information on calling for 
service. 
NOTE: To deactivate the audio alarm and indicator light, see 
“Master Alarm Reset.”
Door Open
The Door Open indicator light will flash, an alarm will sound and 
the interior lights will turn off when a door has been open for 
longer than 10 minutes. When the door is closed, the audio alarm 
will reset and turn off, but the Door Open indicator light will 
continue to flash until the temperature is equal to or below 45°F 
(7°C) and 15°F (-9°C) for the refrigerator and freezer 
compartments, respectively. 
NOTE: To deactivate the audio alarm and indicator light, see 
“Master Alarm Reset.”
Top Grille Temperature Display (Pro Line™ Models Only)
The top grille temperature display shows the freezer and 
refrigerator temperatures. The display will show either Fahrenheit 
or Celsius, depending on the selected reading inside the 
refrigerator.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature display will show the 
temperature set points.
Water and Ice Dispensers
(on some models)
Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the 
following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed 
ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a 
lock option to avoid unintentional dispensing.
The Ice Dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When 
the dispenser lever is pressed: 
■
A trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the 
ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. 
■
When you release the dispenser lever, the trap door closes 
and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing system will not 
operate when the freezer door is open.
Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before 
dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button 
controls are designed for easy use and cleaning. 
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before they are dispensed. 
This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. 
Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary 
in size. When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of 
crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.
To Dispense Ice:
1. Press button for the desired type of ice.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the
glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall 
outside of the glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to 
the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard 
will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities. 
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor 
from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take 
large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the 
dispenser.
The Water Dispenser
If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was 
first installed, press the water dispenser bar with a sturdy glass or 
jar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or 
approximately 6 to 7 minutes of water after water begins 
dispensing. It will take 3 to 4 minutes for the water to begin 
dispensing. The water you draw and discard cleans the system 
and helps clear air from the lines. Allow several hours for the 
refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, the small removable 
tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed to catch small 
spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. 
The tray can be removed from the dispenser and carried to the 
sink to be emptied or cleaned.
A. Freezer temperature display
B. Refrigerator temperature display
B
A
Cut Hazard
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.
WARNING
ICE
CRUSH
CUBE