KitchenAid KSRA25FKSS00 side-by-side refrigerator Parts

After a power outage, your KitchenAid KSRA25FKSS00 typically “resets” by restoring power and confirming the controls are set correctly. If your model has digital controls and it is not cooling, we reset it by turning the unit OFF, then ON again, and minimizing door openings until temperatures recover.

• Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet (no extension cord).
• Reset the home circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it tripped/blown.
• Check that the refrigerator and freezer controls are not set to OFF.
• For digital-control versions: turn the unit OFF, wait about 30 seconds, then turn it back ON.
• If the unit was mid-defrost, wait 30 minutes and recheck cooling.

Some KSRA25FKSS00 configurations include an Over Temperature alarm. If the refrigerator rose above 48°F or the freezer rose above 15°F for an extended period, the alarm can latch even after temps recover.

• Press OVER TEMPERATURE (RESET) to silence the alarm and stop the flashing indicator.
• Keep door openings to a minimum while temperatures return to normal.

A power interruption can warm food quickly and can also trigger temperature alarms. Resetting the controls and limiting door openings helps the compressor and evaporator fan pull temperatures back down faster.

For model-specific control locations and the Over Temperature (Reset) instructions, follow the owner's manual.

Last updated: February 2026

The KitchenAid KSRA25FKSS00 is a full-size side-by-side refrigerator. For exact “how big” details (overall width, height, depth, and capacity), we use the model’s specifications section in the owner's manual, since those measurements vary by configuration and door/handle setup.

Most customers mean one or more of these:

• Overall dimensions: width, height, depth (sometimes with doors/handles)
• Capacity: total cubic feet (fresh food plus freezer)
• Clearance needs: space behind, above, and at the hinge side for door swing
• Fit through doorways: carton size and “doors off” moving dimensions

If you are planning space before checking the exact spec sheet, most side-by-side units are in these ranges:

We recommend pulling the numbers directly from the documentation and measuring your space:

• Check the product dimensions and capacity in the owner's manual
• Measure your opening in three spots (top, middle, bottom) for width and height
• Allow extra room for door swing and airflow (rear and top clearances)
• If you have an ice maker and water line, plan space for the water tubing and shutoff access

Correct dimensions prevent installation headaches like doors that will not open fully, poor airflow that hurts cooling performance, and a refrigerator that cannot be moved into the kitchen without removing doors.

Last updated: February 2026

On the KitchenAid KSRA25FKSS00 side-by-side refrigerator, adjust temperature using the refrigerator and freezer controls: move the slide control one notch left (less cold) or right (colder), or use the digital PLUS (+) and MINUS (-) pads. Wait 24 hours between changes.

We follow these steps first because blocked airflow makes the controls seem “wrong” even when they are set correctly.

• Check that interior air vents are not blocked by food packages.
• Confirm doors close and seal fully.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 24 hours after power-up before judging temperatures.
• Remember: colder settings do not cool faster; they only change the final target temperature.

Slide the FREEZER or REFRIGERATOR control one setting at a time:

• Left of the mid-setting = less cold
• Right of the mid-setting = colder
• Make only one change, then wait 24 hours and recheck.

The control panel is at the top of the refrigerator compartment.

• Press and hold POWER (ON/OFF) for 2 seconds to turn on and view set points.
• Press REFRIGERATOR or FREEZER + / - until the desired temperature is reached.
• Typical factory set points: 0°F freezer and 37°F refrigerator.

Use small changes and give the sealed system time to stabilize.

• Refrigerator too warm: move refrigerator control one setting colder
• Refrigerator too cold: move refrigerator control one setting less cold
• Freezer too warm or low ice: move freezer control one setting colder
• Freezer too cold: move freezer control one setting less cold

Correct temperature settings keep food safe and help the ice maker and water dispenser perform consistently. On a side-by-side design, airflow between compartments means vent blockages can affect both sections.

For the exact control style and button layout for your unit, use the owner's manual.

Last updated: February 2026

A KitchenAid KSRA25FKSS00 side-by-side refrigerator usually stops cooling because cold air cannot circulate properly, the temperature controls need a reset, or a key cooling component (like the evaporator fan or sealed system) is not operating. Start with airflow, door use, and control settings from the owner's manual.

• Blocked air vents in the freezer or fresh food section; this prevents cold air movement.
• Doors opened frequently or not sealing well; warm air constantly enters.
• Large food load added recently; temperatures can take hours to recover.
• Controls set incorrectly for room conditions.
• Dirty condenser coils (common on many side-by-side refrigerators); heat cannot dissipate efficiently.

1. Make sure packages are not blocking return vents or supply vents.
2. Confirm both doors close fully and nothing is holding them open.
3. Set temperatures to normal targets: 0°F freezer, 37°F refrigerator.
4. If your model has digital controls, turn the unit OFF then ON to reset (per the manual).
5. Listen for the evaporator fan in the freezer; if it is not running, cooling will be weak or uneven.

Cooling problems often start as an airflow or defrost issue; fixing those early helps prevent food spoilage and reduces strain on the compressor and evaporator.

For step-by-step checks and vent locations, follow the troubleshooting section in the owner's manual.

Last updated: February 2026