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Kenmore 795.7230 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7230*
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Congelador Inferior Refrigerador
*
= color number, número de color
P/N MFL67227102
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.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7230* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigerador = color number, número de color P/N MFL67227102 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Freezer Section ................Protection Agreements Durabase Removal and Replacement ..24 ..........Important Safety Instructions Durabase Divider .......... 24 ......Electrical & Grounding Requirements Pullout Drawer ..........24 ....Parts and Features Care And Cleaning ........25-29 ............

  • Page 3: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 4: 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 • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food for years of dependable operation. But like all products,...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 WARNING • Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb, • DO NOT touch the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when completely.

  • Page 7: Electrical & Grounding Requirements

    CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone. qualified technician. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation. ELECTRICAL &...

  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. 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 Temperature Control Durabase Refrigerator Light...

  • Page 9: Refrigerator Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard: Excessive Weight Hazard: Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when other injury.

  • Page 10: Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (continued) To remove the base grille: 1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be 1) Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If clarity.) required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly 2) Once the drawer is open, and there is sufficient higher than the rear to aid in door closing.

  • Page 11: Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator And Freezer Handles And Doors

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.
  • Page 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 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. NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.

  • Page 13: Removing And Replacing

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING WARNING REFRIGERATOR DOORS Electrical Shock Hazard WARNING • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in Excessive Weight Hazard: serious injury or death. Use two or more people to remove and install the • Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air refrigerator doors.
  • Page 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door (install right door first) Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (1). 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (7). 2. Fit top hinge (2) over hinge lever latch (3) and into 2.
  • Page 15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and With both hands, hold the center bar and pull it out install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in until both rails are fully extended.

  • Page 16: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt Leveling the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs counterclockwise. It may take After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the several more turns, and you should turn both leveling...

  • Page 17: Using Your Refrigerator

    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 The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature in either entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections).
  • Page 18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Articulating Mullion Display Off Mode This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door • When the refrigerator is in the Display Off Mode that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is the display will remain off until a door is opened closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right or a button is pressed.

  • Page 19: Automatic Icemaker

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING The icemaker will produce approximately 80-100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment Personal Injury Hazard temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. 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.

  • Page 20: Food Storage Guide

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE STORING FROZEN FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This for further information about preparing food for prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the freezing or food storage times.

  • Page 21: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Sliding Out Shelves (optional on some models) The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass Some of the refrigerator shelves can slide in and out of or wire shelves.

  • Page 22: Humidity Controlled Crisper

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER To remove the glass The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by 1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. 2. Pull the glass up and out. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture- sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting NOTE: Pantry drawer not shown for clarity.

  • Page 23: Door Bin

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN FREEZER SECTION The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and EXTRA ICE BIN adjustment. 1. Pull the Freezer Drawer and the Pullout Drawer out as 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin.

  • Page 24: Durabase Removal And Replacement

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove, open the drawer to full extension . Tilt 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front of the Durabase up and then lift it up and the front of the drawer up and then pull it straight out.

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so WARNING 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.

  • Page 26: Light Bulb Replacement

    CARE AND CLEANING WHEN YOU MOVE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, WARNING follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all Electrical Shock Hazard frozen food in dry ice.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Water Line

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper Tubing, ¼ in. outer This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator diameter, to connect the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the to the water supply.

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used begins to swell. drinking water line. NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY tubing.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Water Line

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 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.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Lights do not work. The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage (refer to Electrical & Grounding Requirements). A light bulb is loose in the socket. Unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Doors will not close The refrigerator is not level. completely. Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves. The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, bins or baskets are out of position.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The refrigerator The sounds may be normal for your Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section for more information. seems to make too refrigerator. much noise. The icemaker is not New installation. Wait 12 to 24 hours after icemaker producing ice or not installation for ice production to begin.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Temperature is too The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates Locate air vents by using your hand to sense warm or there is from the freezer to the fresh food section airflow and move all packages that block interior moisture and back again through air vents in the wall vents and restrict airflow. (See air flow buildup.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The doors are The gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they difficult to open. touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. The door is reopened within a short time after When you open the door, warmer air enters having been opened.

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