Kenmore 795.7103 Series Use & Care Manual
Kenmore 795.7103 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 795.7103 Series Use & Care Manual

Bottom freezer refrigerator

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 795.7103*
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Congelador Inferior Refrigerador
= color number, número de color
*
P/N MFL67227101
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 Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos: 795.7103* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigerador = color number, número de color P/N MFL67227101 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Water Dispenser ........... 23 Connecting the Water Line ...... 34-36 Refrigerator Shelves ..........Troubleshooting Guide ......37-43 Humidity Controlled Crisper ......25 Kenmore Connect .......... 44 Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer ..25 Service ..........Back Cover Door Bin ............26 Dairy Bin ............26...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable part of this appliance, other than the sealed refrigerant system, fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange ®...
  • 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. breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 11: Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator And Freezer Handles And Doors

    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 Mounting DOOR HANDLE Fasteners NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. REFRIGERATOR DOORS WARNING 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.
  • Page 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) and into 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). place.
  • 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 The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the Dispenser entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The • When you press the Water colder the setting, the longer the compressor will run to button, the Water icon will keep the temperature colder.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Energy Saver Control Lock The Energy Saver function disables the mullion heater • When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, located on the refrigerator door in order to conserve the Lock function is off. electricity. Press and hold the Energy Saver button for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate this function.
  • Page 19: In-Door Ice Bin

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR IN-DOOR ICE BIN 2. To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin CAUTION as shown. Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute.
  • Page 20: Automatic Icemaker

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 10 cubes per cycle— Personal Injury Hazard approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice number of door openings and other operating conditions.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION Press down on either of the front corners to remove the tray. WATER DISPENSER Note: There is no drain beneath the tray. You may To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in it. with a glass.
  • Page 24: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks your individual storage needs.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Durabase

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it to the back as much 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift the as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.
  • Page 28: Water Filter

    WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water filter: • Rotate the water filter up into • Approximately every 6 months. position and close the cover. • When the water filter indicator The cover will click when closed turns on.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 WATER FILTER WARNING Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of Water Supply Potable Water contaminants: Do not use with water that is Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality Water Temperature 33°F - 100°F (0.6°C - 38°C)
  • Page 31 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. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants...
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35 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.
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39 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 40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May The refrigerator The sounds may be normal for your seems to make too refrigerator. Hear section for more information. 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 41 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispensing ice. Not all of the doors are closed completely. Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. The dispenser display is locked. Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds Not dispensing water. The dispenser panel is locked. to unlock the control panel and dispenser. New installation. Flush and fill the water system. Refrigerator or freezer doors are not closed Water will not dispense if any of the properly.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44: Kenmore Connect

    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 speak-ing directly to our trained specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to ana-lyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.
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