Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien English / Español / French Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7205*, 7204* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur * = color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur P/N MFL62184417 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3 www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty............................................................................. 3 Freezer Section Protection Agreements............................................... 4 Extra Ice Bin .................................................. 27 Important Safety Instructions............................ 5-7 Pullout Drawer .............................................. 28 Electrical & Grounding Requirements............... 7 Durabase........................................................
WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663). • For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore Elite® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING • Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced exposing the wire filament.) • DO NOT touch the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No.
CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician.
PARTS AND FEATURES S A R B D E F H G C Q G E C P J I L K M O N Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard: Excessive Weight Hazard: Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION PRIOR TO USE INSTALLATION (continued) 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. 1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below. HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below. HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a ⅛ in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). Left Door 2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) and into 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2.place. Fit topRotate hinge lever (4) over lever latch (5) and into 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). (3) hinge counterclockwise to secure 2.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature AIRFLOW Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator. Doing so will restrict airflow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup. (See air flow diagram below.) • The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C). Press the refrigerator temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Air Filter Accent Light / Light Sensor This light has three settings: On, Off and Auto. If the light is set to the Auto mode, the Accent Light will automatically turn on and off according to the brightness of room, as detected by the light sensor. The Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Air Filter has two settings, Auto and Max. In Auto mode, the Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and one hundred and ten minutes off.
or a button is pressed. Once on, the display will remain on for 20 seconds. Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate. • When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open. Door Alarm • When you close the door, the door alarm will stop. • When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR IN-DOOR ICE BIN CAUTION Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury. 2. To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-door ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER ICEMAKER AUTOMATIC Ice isis made made in in the the automatic automatic icemaker icemaker and and sent sent to to the the Ice dispenser. The The icemaker icemaker will will produce produce 12 10 cubes cubes per per cycle— cycle— dispenser.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (continued) CAUTION WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O) • The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. • When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. • When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes. • When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Items STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times. Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER REFRIGERATOR SECTION To dispense water, push on the dispenser switch WATERcold DISPENSER REFRIGERATOR SECTION with a glass. REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER SECTION ToThe dispense coldiswater, push with on the dispenser NOTE: dispenser equipped a light that switch WATER DISPENSER with a glass. turns on when the dispenser is engaged.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To a the front of up and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of shelf the shelf up and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall reinstall a shelf—Tilt shelf—Tilt the front ofatthe the shelf upheight. and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf upheight.
• VEGETABLE keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage USING YOUR USING YOURREFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR of fruit.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor. NOTE: To purchase a replacement water filter, visit a Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Also, you may order on-line at www.sears.com/partsdirect 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR PULLOUT DRAWERS 2. To replace, slightly tilt up the front of the drawer, insert the drawer into the frame, and push it back into PULLOUT DRAWER 2. To Install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer place. Top Drawer PULLOUT DRAWER 2.
WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water filter: • Approximately every six months. • When the water filter indicator turns on. • When the water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. • Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover. The cover will click when closed correctly. 1. Remove the old water filter. • Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter to rotate all the way down.
WATER FILTER Performance Data Sheet The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
WATER FILTER WARNING Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Water Temperature 33°F - 100°F (0.6°C - 38°C) To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after of the system.
WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09 - 2019 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Manufacturer: Sears Roebuck and Co.
CARE AND CLEANING INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator. WARNING Explosion Hazard CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, do not spray water. Use non-flammable cleaner.
CARE AND CLEANING WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly. 4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move. Refer to the Using your Refrigerator section for removable instructions. 5.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the tubing. Washer Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. Pipe Clamp 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met: Service Flow Water Supply Water Pressure Operating Ambient Temperature Limits 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Potable Water 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Electrical Ratings 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. 55°F - 110°F COOLING Problem Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. Possible Causes The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING Problem Possible Causes Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently installed. Freezer section is too warm. Air vents are blocked. Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. Unit is installed in a hot location. A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment. Interior moisture buildup. Solutions It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING/ICE & WATER Problem Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment. Possible Causes Food with high water content was placed near an air vent. Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly. Solutions Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents. If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for more information.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Icemaker is not making enough ice (continued). Possible Causes Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. Doors are not closed completely. The temperature setting for the freezer is too warm. Dispensing water slowly. Water filter has been exhausted. Reverse osmosis filtration system is used. Low house water supply pressure. Not dispensing ice. Doors are not closed completely. Infrequent use of the dispenser.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Icemaker is not making ice. Possible Causes Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. Icemaker not turned on. Solutions It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Locate the icemaker on/off switch and confirm that it is in the ON (I) position. The ice detecting sensor is obstructed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Ice has bad taste or odor. Possible Causes Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. Icemaker was recently installed. Ice has been stored for too long. The food has not been stored properly in either compartment. The interior of the refrigerator needs to be cleaned. The ice storage bin needs to be cleaned. Dispensing warm water. Refrigerator was recently installed. The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOISE Problem Clicking Rattling Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or HighPitched Sound Possible Causes The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PARTS & FEATURES Problem Doors will not close correctly or pop open. Possible Causes Food packages are blocking the door open. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced. Refrigerator is not leveled properly. Solutions Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves.
Kenmore Connect™ System If you experience problems with your refrigerator, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® . Only use the Kenmore Connect System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team. The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine. Kenmore Connect cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power. If your refrigerator is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Kenmore Connect.
WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663). • For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship.
GARANTÍA GARANTÍA DEL REFRIGERADOR Garantía limitada de Kenmore Elite La siguiente cobertura de garantía será aplicable si este electrodoméstico se instala, opera y mantiene de acuerdo con todas las instrucciones suministradas. Para coordinar el servicio por garantía, llame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
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