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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d'Utilisafion ef d'Enfretien English / Espafiol / French Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 795.7209" Kenmore Elite° ® P/N MFL6218445_ Sears Brands Management CorporaHon Hoffman Estafes, IL 60179 U.S.A. www. kenP_tore.¢ol_n www.sears.¢otll Sears Canada _nc.
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Freezer Section Warranty ................Extra Ice Bin ..........Protection Agreements ..........Pullout Drawer ..........important Safety instructions ......5-7 Durabase ............Electrical & Grounding Requirements ....7 Parts and Features ............Durabase Divider .......... Water Filter ..........29-32 Refrigerator installation ......
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® Kenmore Elite Warrant¥ When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to att supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800- 469-4663). One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided...
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Master Protection Agreements 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,...
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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.
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Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb, DO NOT touch the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged 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.
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Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal hydrochtorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release believed to harm stratospheric...
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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 Light Temperature...
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 refrigeraton Failure to do so can result in back or the floor.
PRIOR TO USE INSTALLATION (continued) 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled dust that accumulated during shipping. and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness 2.
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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 DOOR HANDLE Mounting Fasteners NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
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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 this page.
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,_, CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins REMOVING AND REPLACING from the doors. REFRIGERATOR DOORS Excessive Weight Hazard: Use two or more people to remove and install the (3). refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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Relnsfaiilng 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. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure 2.
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HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER _WARNING: Use two or more people to remove Putt out each rait to futt extension. install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result back or other injury.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 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 to the left. It may take several more After installing, plug the refrigerator's power cord into a...
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SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature AIRFLOW Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator. Doing so will restrict airflow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup. (See air flow diagram below.) The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (O°C to 8°C).
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Air Filter Accent Light/Light Sensor O C_ANGE Air FITEr This light has three settings: On, Off: and Auto. If The Air Filter helps remove odors the light is set to the Auto mode, the Accent Light from the refrigerator. The Air Filter will automatically turn on and off according to the...
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Door Alarm (_)) Demo Mode (For Store Use Only) The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door in a retail store.
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IN-DOOR iCE BiN 2. To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly putt out the bin ,A. CAUTION as shown. Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury.
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70-210 cubes in Personal Injury Hazard a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic and other operating conditions.
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AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (continued) ,ACAUTION 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.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE STORING FROZEN FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight 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 freezing or food storage times.
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REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER DISPENSER WATER TRAY To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch Press down on either of the front corners to remove with a glass. the tray. NOTE: The dispenser is equipped with a light that NOTE: There is no drain beneath the tray. You may turns on when the dispenser pad is engaged.
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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To relnstall 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.
HUMiDiTY CONTROLLED CRISPER CONVENIENCE The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables Open and close by pulling the handle of the lid. letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture- sealed crispers by adjusting the controt to any setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT°...
DOOR BiN After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor. The door bins are removable for easy cleaning adjustment. NOTE: To purchase a replacement air filter (part number. ADQ73214402) visit a Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY- 1.
PULLOUT DRAWERS 2. To replace, slightly tilt up the front of the drawer, insert the drawer into the frame, and push it back into place. Top Drawer I. To remove, putt the drawer out to full extension. the left rail, use a fiat blade screwdriver to push in on the tab to release...
WATER FILTER with Replace a new wafer filter. CHANGE FILTER Take the new ® water filter out it is recommended that you replace the water filter: of its packing and remove the Approximately every six protective cover months. from the o-rings. When the water filter indicator With water turns on.
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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 System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI...
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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) microblologlcally unsafe or of unknown quality Water Temperature 33°F - 100°F (0.6°C - 38°C)
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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 eerfificale have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section relaied 116830 of the Health and Safety...
INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not slick) 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...
WHEN YOU MOVE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, 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. Before replacing a Compartment Lamp, either unplug...
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper Tubing, 1/4 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. Be sure both risk of expensive water damage.
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5. TIGHTEN THE PiPE CLAMP iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer Instatl the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used begins to swell. drinking water line. NOTE: Do not overfighten damp or you may crush the 1.
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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 at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.
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Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met: Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Operating Ambient 55OF _ 110OF Temperature Limits 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused Electrical Ratings at 15 or 20 amperes.
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COOLING Refrigerator Refrigerator was recently installed, it may take up to 24 hours for each compartment Freezer section is too reach the desired temperature. warm. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the Using Your Refrigerator...
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COOLING/ICE & WATER Food is freezing Food with high water content was Rearrange items with high water content away from in the refrigerator placed near an air vent. air vents. compartment. Refrigerator temperature control is set If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one incorrectly, increment at a time and wait for the temperature...
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iCE & WATER Icemaker is not Doors are opened often or for long If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient making enough ice periods of time. air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the (continued). unit from maintaining the set temperature.
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iCE & WATER Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently installed or it may take up to 24 hours for each compartment making ice. icemaker recently connected, reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker begin making ice. Icemaker not turned on. Locate the icemaker ON/OFF switch and confirm...
iCE & WATER Ice has bad taste or Water supply contains minerals such A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate odor. as sulfur. taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all water supplies.
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NOISE The defrost control will click when Clicking Normal Operation the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and Rattling Rattling noises may come from the Normal Operation flow of refrigerant, the water line on...
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PARTS & FEATURES Doors will not close Food packages are blocking the door Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door correctly or pop open. shelves. open. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, door bins, or baskets are out of shelves and baskets into their correct positions.
If you experience problems with your refrigerator, call Should you experience any problems with your 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. Only use the Kenmore Connect refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore your telephone to the Kenmore Connect Team.
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