Manual for KBFS20ETSS

Name: Manual for KBFS20ETSS
Brand: KitchenAid
Availability: InStock

Brand: KitchenAid

Category: Refrigerator

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:42 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2007-04

Warranty Information

Limited one-year warranty on parts and labor, with extended coverage on specific components.

Always read and obey all safety messages.
Pay attention to DANGER and WARNING messages.
Follow IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, including proper grounding, using nonflammable cleaners, and ensuring adequate ventilation.
Properly dispose of old refrigerators by removing doors to prevent suffocation hazards.

Unpack the refrigerator carefully, removing all packaging materials.
Ensure proper location with adequate space for ventilation and door swing. Avoid heat sources.
Connect to a grounded electrical outlet and a cold water supply with appropriate pressure.
Follow specific instructions for water line connection and flushing.
Adjust doors and base grille as needed.

Understand normal sounds the refrigerator may make.
Ensure proper air circulation by not blocking vents.
Use the temperature controls to set desired refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Allow 24 hours for temperature stabilization.
Features like Max Cool, Optimice, and Holiday Mode can be utilized as needed.
The water dispenser and ice maker require proper setup and maintenance.
User preferences for temperature display and alarms can be adjusted.

Consult the troubleshooting section for common issues like the refrigerator not operating, lights not working, water in the defrost drain pan, motor running too much, excessive noise, ice maker issues, dispenser problems, and door issues.

Your refrigerator will not operate
Is the power cord unplugged?	Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?	Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position?	See "Using the Control(s)," depending on the model.
Is the refrigerator defrosting?	Recheck to see whether the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

The lights do not work
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out?	See "Changing the Light Bulb(s)," depending on the model.

There is water in the defrost drain pan
Is the refrigerator defrosting?	The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
Is it more humid than normal?	When it is humid, expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.

The motor seems to run too much
Is the room temperature hotter than normal?	The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, your motor will run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, it will run even more.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?	Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. The motor normally will run longer to cool the refrigerator back down.
Are the doors opened often?	The motor will run longer when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?	See "Using the Control(s)," depending on the model.
Are the doors closed completely?	Close the doors firmly. If they do not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely" later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty?	This obstructs air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See "Cleaning."
NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.

The refrigerator seems to make too much noise
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator.	See "Normal Sounds."