Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos: 795.7313* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigerador * = color number, número de color P/N MFL67227105 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 Durabase ....................................................... 27 Electrical & Grounding Requirements .............. 7 Durabase Divider ..........................................
WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. To arrange for warranty service, call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) • FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
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 Q P A M B E D F C O D D J N K G L H 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.
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. 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 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 NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page. Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Removing Refrigerator Handle 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 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 CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS (2) WARNING (1) 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. (3) (4) (5) (6) WARNING (7) Electrical Shock Hazard (8) 1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2). 2. Remove the cover. 3. Pull out the tube (3). 4.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door Right Door 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. 3. Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2) under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1). 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (10). 2.
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. With both hands, hold the center bar and pull it out until both rails are fully extended. CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 2. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs counterclockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount. NOTE: Your refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or closed independently of the other.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The colder the setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer compartment to make it colder.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Control Lock Air Filter The Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Air Filter has two settings, Auto ad MAX. In Auto mode, the Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and 110 minutes off. If set to the MAX mode, the Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off. After four hours, the Air Filter will switch to Auto mode.
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 Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 10 cubes per cycle— approximately 100 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.
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 Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot of freezer space).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION Press down on either of the front corners to remove the tray. Note: There is no drain beneath the tray. You may need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in it. WATER DISPENSER To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch with a glass. Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights 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.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. NOTE: Some bins may vary in appearance and will only fit in one location. REPLACING THE AIR FILTER It is recommended that you replace the air filter: • Approximately every six months. • When the CHANGE AIR FILTER light turns on. 1.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN DURABASE 1. To remove the Durabase, push it to the back as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out. 2. To replace, insert the Durabase in rail assembly. 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 PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. 2. To replace, slightly tilt up the drawer front, insert the drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back into place.
WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water filter: • Approximately every 6 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 Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006102 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 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. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds you may hear and what may be causing them. Popping: Contraction and expansion of the inside walls. Sizzling: Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Lights do not work. Possible Causes The power supply cord is unplugged. Interior lights have malfunctioned. Solutions Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage (refer to Electrical & Grounding Requirements). The interior lights are LED lighting, and repair service must be performed by a qualified technician. Vibration or rattling The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need noise. floor. adjusting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Doors will not close completely. Possible Causes The refrigerator is not level. Food packages are blocking the door open. The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins or baskets are out of position. The gaskets are sticking. The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable. The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced. Articulating Mullion is out of position. Frost or ice crystals on frozen food. The door is not closing properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem The icemaker is not producing ice or not enough ice. Possible Causes New installation. The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the supply shutoff valve is not turned on. Reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply. Kink in the water source line. Ice demand has exceeded storage capacity. Solutions Wait 12 to 24 hours after icemaker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Not dispensing ice. Possible Causes Not all of the doors are closed completely. The dispenser display is locked. Ice is not selected on the dispenser. The ice dispenser is not used often. Ice bin is not installed correctly. New installation. The delivery chute is clogged with frost or ice fragments. Dispensing warm water. Refrigerator or Freezer section is too cold. New installation. The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Not dispensing water. The dispenser panel is locked. Solutions Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser. Flush and fill the water system. New installation. Refrigerator or freezer doors are not closed properly. The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the supply shutoff valve is not turned on. Home filter or reverse osmosis system is used. The doors are difficult to open.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Temperature is too warm or there is interior moisture buildup. Possible Causes 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. Solutions Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow. (See air flow diagram below.) The doors are opened often.
Kenmore Connect™ System Kenmore Connect™ (on some models) Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Kenmore ConnectTM 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. If you experience problems with your refrigerator, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® .
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