Use & Care Guide ManuaJ de Uso y Cuidado English / Espafiol Moclels/Moclelos: 795.7802 _ 795,7804 _ 795,7902 _ 795.7904 _ Kenmore Elite P/N Sears MFL67851301 Brands Hoffman Management Estates, iL 60179 Corporation U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.seaYs.cot_ Sears Canada Toronto, Ontario, inc. Canada www.seaYs.
Warranty ............................................................................. 3 Protection Agreements Important .............................................. 4 Safety Instructions Electrical & Grounding ........................... 5-7 Requirements ..............7 Parts and Features ................................................... 8-9 Refrigerator Installation ............................ 10-25 Your Refrigerator Installation ...........................................................
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® f Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® instructions, the following (1-800-469-4663). • One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defects in material or workmanship.
Master Power surge protection against electrical to power fluctuations. Protection Agreements 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.
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. These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
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 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. 69 says: ...
Your otd refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chtorofluorocarbons or hydro chlorofluorocarbons). 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.
Freezer Drawer Model i 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.
Freezer Swing Model I 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.
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.
PRIOR TO USE iNSTALLATiON 1. Clean your refrigerator dust that accumulated thoroughly and wipe off all during shipping. 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.
NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure when it is necessary to move the refrigerator narrow opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below. HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance illustrations on this page. through a Mounting Fasteners may vary from Set Screw Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure when it is necessary to move the refrigerator narrow opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below. through a HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance this page. may vary from illustrations on Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8in. Alien wrench and remove the handle.
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 3. Remove the three bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench and lift off the top hinge. Excessive Weight Hazard: Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. CAUTION: When removing the bolts, be careful that the door does not fall forward. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electrical before installing. Failure serious injury or death. 4.
HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Reinstalllng the Refrigerator Door (For Freezer 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle Swing Models) NOTE: Before removing the freezer door, make sure you hinge pin as shown in the figure. completely remove the refrigerator door. Use a 1/4 in. hex socket wrench to loosen and remove the hinge pin from the middle hinge bracket. Use a 10 mm or 13/32 in. socket wrench to remove the two bolts.
HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER (For Freezer Drawer HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER Models) Putt out each rail to full extension. _WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result back or other in injury. _,CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury. NOTE: located clarity.
REVERSING REFRIGERATOR (For Freezer Drawer DOORS Reversing Doors Models) You may find it more convenient to have the doors open from the right, rather than from the left as installed by the factory. is the The "right side" referred to in the directions side on your right as you face the front of the unit. Electrical Shock Hazard 1. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1).
6. Use a 1/4 inch hex socket wrench to loosen and remove 4. Remove the four screws (1), the hinge pin insert (2) and the hinge pin brackets (3) from the bottom the door. right side of the hinge pin (1) from the middle hinge bracket. Use alOmm or 13/32 in. socket wrench to remove the two bolts (2). Remove the screw (3) and set the middle hinge bracket (4) and other parts aside. t (2) (1) 7.
10. Reattach middle hinge pin using 1/4 in. socket wrench. 13. Pace the refrigerator the middle Middle I _ door down over the hinge pin on hinge pin bracket. Hinge Bracket NOTE: Bracket has been flipped, but hinge pin stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal end facing upward. NOTE: The left top hinge, left hinge cover and right hinge cap are provided for reversing doors. 14. Line up the left top hinge with holes in top of refrigerator. insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge. 11.
4. Install the plug buttons on the left side. Reversing Door Handle NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on Plug buttons this page. 1. Loosen the two set screws with a 3/32 and remove the handle. / in. Allen wrench / / 5. Install the handle mounting v fasteners on the right side. Turn handle upside down. 2. Loosen the handle mounting Allen wrench. fasteners with a 1/4 in. Handle Mounting Fasteners 3. Unscrew the buttons with your fingers by rotating counterclockwise; 6.
REVERSING REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reversing Doors (For Freezer Swing Models) You may find it more convenient to have the doors open from the right, rather than from the left as installed by the factory. is the The "right side" referred to in the directions side on your right as you face the front of the unit. Electrical Shock Hazard 1. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1).
4. Remove the four screws (1), the hinge pin insert (2) and the hinge pin brackets (3) from the bottom the door. 7. Carefully right side of lift up the freezer door. Remove and place it on a nonascratching surface. Bottom Hinge Pin 8. Using a 1/4 in. socket wrench, loosen and remove the.8hinge pin from the bottom hinge. J Bottom Hinge Pin 5. Reinstall the hinge pin brackets (1), screws (2) and hinge pin insert (3) on the bottom left side of the door. 9.
14. Using a 13/32 in. socket wrench with a 2 in. extension 11. Reinstall the hinge pin insert (1), the hinge pin brackets (2) and screws (3) on the bottom left side of the door. and a screwdriver, tighten the two bolts and a screw, and attach the bottom hinge on left side of the flange. 15. Attach the hinge pin using a 1/4 in. socket wrench. f_ 12. On the top part of the door, you will find a cap (1) and a pivot (2).
18. Flip the middle of refrigerator. hinge bracket and position on left side Re-attach 22. Loosen the two screws and remove the left hinge cap. with two bolts and a screw. 19. Place freezer door down on bottom hinge pin. 23. Place the refrigerator the middle door down over the hinge pin on hinge pin bracket° Bottom H nge 20. Reattach middle hinge pin using a 1/4 in. socket wrench. Replace washer.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT DOOR ALIGNMENT If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the LEVELING instructions After installing, plug the refrigerator's 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the |. Remove the top hinge cover screws. Lift the hook located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a fiat- final position. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one head screwdriver. on the right and one on the left.
SETTING THE CONTROLS 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 the air flow diagram below.) < For Freezer Drawer Models > < For Freezer Swing Models > TEMPERATURE The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (O°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.
ULTRA iCE DEMO MODE (FOR STORE USE ONLY) * When you press and hold the Ultra Ice button, the light will be on in the display and will continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours. * You can stop this function button one more time. Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the control pad. This function capabilities.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70_210 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. • it takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for futt ice production to occur. • ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is futl.
AUTOMATIC WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER ICEMAKER (continued) POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O) ,ACAUTION " The first ice produced may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. * When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. * When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE STORING FROZEN FOOD 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. NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or for food storage times. items Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION ADJUSTING SHELVES (FULL SHELF) To remove a shelfLift up the back of the shelf slightly, then putt the shelf forward and out. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have full or split shelves. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open which will save energy.
HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER To remove the glass The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. 1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. by 2. Putt the glass up and out. NOTE: Pantry drawer You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT. * VEGETABLE keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
DOOR BiNS FREEZER SECTION The door bins are removable adjustment. for easy cleaning and The appearance of the actual product may differ depending on the model. 1. To remove a bin, simply lift the bin up and putt straight iCE BiN out. 1. Putt the Freezer Drawer and the Pullout Drawer out as far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin. 2. Gently lift and putt out the ice bin. 3. To replace, pull both drawers out as far as possible, and set the bin in its correct position in the Pullout Drawer.
PULLOUT DRAWER DURABASE 1. To remove the Durabase, push it to the back as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and putt straight out. 1. To remove, putt the drawer out to futt extension. Lift the top drawer up and out, making sure to clear the rail system. 2. To replace, insert the Durabase in the rail assembly. NOTE: Assemble the Durabase before assembling the middle drawer. The middle drawer needs clearance in order to properly seat its rollers.
INSIDE WALLS (allow the 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. Explosion Use non-flammable in fire, explosion, Hazard _CAUTION: While cleaning do not spray water. cleaner.
LIGHT REPLACEMENT WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. Electrical Shock 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator frozen food in dry ice. Hazard Before replacing a Compartment Lamp, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. and pack all 2. Unplug the refrigerator. 3. Clean, wipe and dry it thoroughly. 4.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. * Copper Tubing, 1/4in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
iNSTALLATiON 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP iNSTRUCTiONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. used NOTE: Do not overtighten the tubing. WATER SUPPLY the clamp or you may crush Washer Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.
o 10, TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water oft at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. o 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.
Before conducting troubleshooting, Service Flow make sure that the following J are met. 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Operating Ambient Temperature Limits 55OF _ 110OF Electrical basic requirements 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. Ratings COOM NG Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. Cooling System runs too much. The refrigerator (some models). control is set to OFF Turn the control ON.
COOLING Refrigerator or Freezer section is too warm. interior moisture buildup. Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment reach the desired temperature. to Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the Using Your Refrigerator section. Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
COOLING Food is freezing in the refrigerator Food with high water content was placed near an air vent. Rearrange vents. compartment. Refrigerator incorrectly, temperature If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize. Refrigerator location. is installed in a cold Frost or ice crystals form on frozen control is set Door is opened frequently periods of time.
iCE & WATER Icemaker is not making enough ice. Demand exceeds ice storage capacity, The icemaker will produce approximately cubes in a 24 hour period. House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged. Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open. If the problem a plumber. Water filter has been exhausted.
iCE & WATER Icemaker is not making ice. Ice has bad taste or odor. Refrigerator was recently installed icemaker recently connected, or It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker not turned on. Locate the icemaker ON/OFF it is in the ON (I) position. The ice detecting Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting sensor can interrupt ice production.
NOISE Clicking 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 o_. Normal Operation Rattling 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. Normal Operation Refrigerator the floor, Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted.
PARTS & FEATURES Doors will not close correctly or pop Food packages open. open. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See the Using Your Refrigerator section for more information. The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced.
If you experience 1-800-4-MY-HOME Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Kenmore Connect Team. This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis. Using the Kenmore problems ®.
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