Use & Care Guide English Models: 795.7131* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator * = color number P/N MFL67851501 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 Ice Bin ............................................................. 24 Important Safety Instructions ......................5-7 Durabase ....................................................... 24 Electrical & Grounding Requirements ........... 7 Durabase Divider .......................................... 24 Parts and Features .......
WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MYHOME® to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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 A N B C M D E F G L H K I J 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 INSTALLATION (continued) PRIOR TO USE 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. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to lower it. (See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure 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 0RXQWLQJ )DVWHQHUV NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page. Removing the Refrigerator Handle 6HW 6FUHZ Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. (2.5 mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure 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 the illustrations on this page. Removing the Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a ⅛ in. (3.1 mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard: • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door Right Door (install right door first) 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. middle hinge pin middle hinge pin 2. Align the door with the cabinet. 3. Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge. 2. Align the door with the cabinet. 3.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Pull out each rail to full extension. CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. NOTE: In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side-to-side.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature in either compartment is too cold or too warm, change the setting one increment at a time. Wait 24 hours for the change to stabilize before adjusting again.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Demo Mode (For Store Use Only) 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 panel. Articulating Mullion This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right door gaskets to seal against.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER The icemaker will produce approximately 70-210 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. WARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. • It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice production to occur.
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 REFRIGERATOR SHELVES 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. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the 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. • FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit. Fruit Vegetable To remove the glass 1.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION DAIRY BIN ICE BIN 1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight out. 2. To replace the dairy bin, slide it above the desired location and push down until it stops. 1. Pull the Freezer Drawer and the Pullout Drawer out as far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin. 2. Gently lift and pull 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.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, open the drawer to full extension 1 . Push the Durabse to the back as much as possible, tilt the front of the Durabase up, and then lift it up and out 2 . 2. To replace, tilt the back of the Durabase into the drawer, then lower it down and into the rail assembly. 1 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the drawer up and out, making sure to clear the rail system. 2 2.
CARE AND CLEANING 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. WARNING Explosion Hazard CAUTION: While cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, do not spray water.
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 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 removal instructions. 5.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper Tubing, ¼ in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. • To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in.
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 the 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. a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. b.
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. The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. 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.
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. Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. Icemaker not turned on. Ice has bad taste or odor. Icemaker is making too much ice.
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.
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