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Kenmore trio 795.7978 Series Use & Care Manual

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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide o2
CONGELADOR
INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR
Guia para el Uso y Cuidado o 38
CONGI:!:LATEUR INFI:!:RIEUR RI:!:FRIGI:!:RATEUR
Guide d'Utilisation
et d'Entretien o 74
Models / Modelos / Modeles 795.7978:;:
:_:=color number, nOmero de color, numero de couleur
mmtrio
MFL62184401
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Printed
in Korea
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca

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  • Page 1 BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide o2 CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Guia para el Uso y Cuidado o 38 CONGI:!:LATEUR INFI:!:RIEUR RI:!:FRIGI:!:RATEUR Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien o 74 Models / Modelos / Modeles 795.7978:;: :_:=color number, nOmero de color, numero de couleur mmtrio MFL62184401 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 English Version Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper Spanish Version Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer French Version Modular Door Bin Warranty Dairy Bin Freezer Section Protection Agreements Safety Instructions Tilting Door Tilt-Out Door Basket Grounding Requirements Parts And Features Extra Ice Bin Durabase Refrigerator Installation 8-15...
  • Page 3 BOTTOM FREEZER 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 for free repair.
  • Page 4 Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is Master Protection Agreements all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment Kenmore ®...

  • Page 5: Basic Safety

    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, CAUTION.
  • Page 6 BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous...even YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR if they will sit for just a few days. If you are getting rid of OR FREEZER your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents (Child entrapment and •...
  • Page 7 Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. 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, Ice Bucket Q Refrigerator Light (p.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Excessive Weight Hazard • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. Use two or more people to move and install • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly refrigerator.

  • Page 9: How To Remove

    NOTE: I t is ALWAYS recommended to remove therefrigerator doorswhenit is necessary t omovetherefrigerator through a narrow opening.If necessary, follow thedirections b elowtoremove thedoorhandles. HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle •...

  • Page 10: How To Replace

    HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4"...
  • Page 11 REMOVING AND REPLACING 6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8). REFRIGERATOR DOORS _, CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be To remove the left refrigerator door: careful that the door does not fall forward.
  • Page 12 Left Door Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door I_ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). Rotate lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge.
  • Page 13 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. FREEZER DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
  • Page 14 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. FREEZER DRAWER Rail Cover IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the Right following instructions.

  • Page 15: Leveling And Door Alignment

    LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more Leveling to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one on the leveling legs the same amount.

  • Page 16: Setting The Controls

    Ultralce SETTING THE CONTROLS • When you touch the Ultralce button, the graphic [ _ Temperature will light up in the display and it continues for 24 hours. • The refrigerator control is preset at 37°F (3°C) and the It will automatically shut off after 24 hours have passed. freezer control is preset at 0°F (-18°C).
  • Page 17 Alarm Power Saving Mode • When the refrigerator is in Power Saving Mode, the • When the power is connected to the refrigerator, door alarm is initially set off and door alarm display will show Display will remain off when the doors are closed, but 4' When you touch iA'°ii_il button, the display will change will turn on when a door is opened.

  • Page 18: In-Door Ice Bank

    IN-DOOR ICE BANK 2. To remove the in-door ice bank, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as A CAUTION shown. • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bank door and dispenser chute.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Control Settings

    ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This before doing this.

  • Page 20: Storing Frozen Food

    REFRIGERATOR SECTION STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for WATER DISPENSER freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Press down on either of the front corners to remove the tray. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging.

  • Page 21: Refrigerator Shelves

    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 drop your individual storage needs.

  • Page 22: Humidity Controlled Crisper

    HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PANTRY DRAWER The crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer provides The crispers include: storage space with a variable temperature control, that can keep the compartment colder than the refrigerator A crisper drawer humidity control switch.

  • Page 23: Extra Ice Bin

    FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN 1. To remove the ice bin from the upper drawer, pull out the TILTING DOOR drawer as far as possible. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. 2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. How to use 3.

  • Page 24: Pull Out Drawer

    DURABASE PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and in (_) direction to pull up and remove. pull straight out.

  • Page 25: Filter

    FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad remove protective cover from the o-rings. Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably.
  • Page 26 Performance Data Sheet For Model 5231JA2006A-S Using Replacement Cartridge 5231JA2006A This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. 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/ANSl Standard 42.

  • Page 27: Outside

    CONDENSER COILS Remove Back cover. Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils. Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. Explosion Hazard LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Use non-flammable cleaner.

  • Page 28: When You Go On Vacation

    WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION To change freezer Compartment Lamp NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you service should be performed by a qualified technician. are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

  • Page 29: Ice Maker

    AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes Personal Injury Hazard at a time, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment mechanism, or with the heating element that releases...

  • Page 30: Normal Sounds You May Hear

    WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER ,& CAUTIONS POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF) • The first ice and water may include particles or odor from • When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. the water supply line or the water tank. •...

  • Page 31: Installation Instructions

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the This water line installation is not warranted by the end, you will need an refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these adapter (available at instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive plumbing supply stores) to water damage.
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.

  • Page 33: Plug In The Refrigerator

    9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE NOTE: Tighten any connections that leak. • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

  • Page 34: Sounds You May Hear

    • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also didn't make.

  • Page 35: Using Your Refrigerator

    VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE Check if... Then... The refrigerator is not resting solidly on Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting. the floor. See Installation section on page 8 and 15. COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if...
  • Page 36 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if... Then... The door is not closing properly. See Doors will not close completely above. The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the freezer, resulting in frost.
  • Page 37 CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL Check if... Then... Smaller cube size level is selected. Select larger cube size using cube size selector. Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to Call a plumber to clear the valve. water line may be clogged. THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if...
  • Page 38 Your Home Forexperttroubleshootingand homesolutionsadvice: anage For repair- in your home- of all major brand appliances, lawnandgardenequipment, orheatingandcoolingsystems, Forthe replacement parts, accessories owner'smanualsthatyouneedtodoqt-yourself. ForSears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-8o0-_69-_663) Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A.

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