Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KSSC42QMS01
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Warranty Information
This manual details a two-year full warranty on the refrigerator and a limited warranty on sealed refrigeration system parts.
Refrigerator Operation
- Power On/Off: Located behind the top grille, requires removing the grille assembly to access.
- Temperature Control: Adjust refrigerator and freezer temperatures using the '+' and '-' controls. Wait 24 hours between adjustments. Recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.
- Water System: Flush the water system after installation by dispensing 6 quarts of water. Ensure water pressure is between 30-120 psi.
- Ice Maker: Turn on/off using the wire shutoff arm or switch. Allow 24 hours for the first batch of ice and discard the first three batches.
- Special Features: Includes features like Holiday Mode, Max Cool, and alarms for over-temperature and door-open.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
| Refrigerator Not Operating | ||
| Refrigerator not operating | Power supply cord unplugged | Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| Fuse or circuit breaker tripped | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. | |
| Refrigerator/freezer control set to OFF | See "Using the Control(s)." | |
| Refrigerator defrosting | Regularly scheduled automatic defrost cycle. | |
| Refrigerator not cooling (digital controls) | Turn unit OFF then ON to reset. If problem persists, call for service. | |
| Lights Do Not Work | ||
| Lights do not work | Power supply cord unplugged | Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| Light bulb loose or burned out | See "Changing the Light Bulb(s)." | |
| Door open more than 10 minutes | "Door Open" indicator light flashes, interior lights off. See "Door Open." | |
| Water in Defrost Drain Pan | ||
| Water in defrost drain pan | Refrigerator defrosting | Water will evaporate. Normal. |
| High humidity | Water takes longer to evaporate. Normal. | |
| Motor Seems to Run Too Much | ||
| Motor runs too much | Room temperature hotter than normal | Motor runs longer. Normal. |
| Large amount of food added | Motor runs longer to cool. Normal. | |
| Doors opened often | Motor runs longer. Conserve energy by limiting door openings. | |
| Controls not set correctly | See "Using the Control(s)." | |
| Doors not closed completely | Close doors firmly. See "Doors will not close completely." | |
| Condenser coils dirty | Clean coils. Refer to "Cleaning" section. | |
| Door gaskets not sealed | Contact technician. | |
| NOTE: High-efficiency motor may run longer than old models. | ||
| Refrigerator Seems to Make Too Much Noise | ||
| Excessive noise | Normal sounds | See "Normal Sounds." |
| Ice Maker Not Producing Ice or Producing Too Little Ice | ||
| Ice maker issues | Ice maker recently installed | Allow 3-4 days to fill bin. |
| Freezer temperature not cold enough | Wait 24 hours after hookup. See "Using the Control(s)." | |
| Ice maker wire shutoff arm in OFF position (some models) | Lower arm to ON (down) position. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." | |
| Ice maker switch in OFF position (some models) | Move switch to ON (left) position. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." | |
| Water line shutoff valve off | Turn on water valve. See "Connect Water Line to Refrigerator." | |
| Ice maker mold has no ice / no ice produced | Ensure water supply is connected and shutoff valve is on. See "Connect Water Line to Refrigerator." | |
| Ice cube jammed in ejector arm | Remove ice with a plastic utensil. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." | |
| Large amount of ice removed recently | Allow 3-4 days to refill. | |
| Controls not set correctly | See "Using the Control(s)." | |
| Water filter installed/clogged | Check filter installation instructions. If not clogged or installed incorrectly, call for service. | |
| NOTE: If problem persists, check water line. Call for service. | ||