Kenmore 795.7132 Series Use & Care Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Kenmore Manuals
  4. Refrigerator
  5. 795.7132 Series
  6. Use & care manual
Kenmore 795.7132 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 795.7132 Series Use & Care Manual

Bottom freezer refrigerator
Hide thumbs Also See for 795.7132 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
n E
l g
h s i
/
E
p s
ñ a
l o
Models/Modelos: 795.7132*
Kenmore Elite
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Congelador Inferior Refrigera r o
= color number, número de color.
*
P/N MFL67851503
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
®
®
d

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Kenmore 795.7132 Series

Summary of Contents for Kenmore 795.7132 Series

  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado h s i ñ a Models/Modelos: 795.7132* Kenmore Elite ® Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigera r o = color number, número de color. P/N MFL67851503 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Freezer Section ................Protection Agreements Durabase ............25 ..........Important Safety Instructions Durabase Divider .......... 25 ......Electrical & Grounding Requirements Pullout Drawer ..........25 ....Parts and Features Water Filter ..........26-29 ............Refrigerator Installation ......9-17 Care And Cleaning ........

  • 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

    PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for • $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food years of dependable operation.

  • 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/HCFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to under provisions of environmental legislation.

  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers several diff erent 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. Water Filter Durabase Divider 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 other injury.

  • Page 10: Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (continued) PRIOR TO USE 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe 1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled dust that accumulated during shipping. and installed on a solidly constructed If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the The front should be slightly higher than 2.

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

    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 DOOR HANDLE Mounting 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/REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

  • Page 13: Removing And Replacing

    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. Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). top of the refrigerator.
  • Page 15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER Remove the screw from the rail on both sides. WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer.
  • Page 16 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket in the rail assembly. Pull out each rail to full extension. To replace, with the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the drawer in the rail assembly.

  • Page 17: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the Leveling instructions below to align the doors: After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the 1.

  • Page 18: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours AIRFLOW before making additional adjustments. The controls are The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections).
  • Page 19 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Articulating Mullion Control Lock This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door • When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is the Lock function is closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right door gaskets to seal against.

  • Page 20: Automatic Icemaker

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING The icemaker will produce approximately 70-210 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment Personal Injury Hazard temperature, room temperature, number of door openings DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice and other operating conditions.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER DISPENSER WATER TRAY To remove the tray, press down on either of the front To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch corners and pull out. with a glass. NOTE: There is no drain beneath the tray. You may need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in it.

  • Page 23: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by your individual storage needs. Your model may have full letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. or split shelves.

  • Page 24: Pantry Drawer

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To remove the glass DOOR BINS 1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 2. Pull the glass up and out. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull NOTE: Pantry drawer not shown for clarity.

  • Page 25: Durabase

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, open the drawer to full 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. Lift extension . Push the Durabase to the back as much as the drawer up and out, making sure to clear the rail possible, tilt the front of the Durabase up, and then lift system.

  • Page 26: Water Filter

    WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water • Rotate the water up into • Approximately every 6 months. position and close the cover. • When the water indicator The cover will click when closed turns on. correctly.

  • Page 27: Performance Data Sheet

    WATER FILTER Performance Data Sheet The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or reduction of substances listed below. Average Max Permissible Average NSF Reduction NSF Test Contaminant Reduction Product Water Product Water Concentration Reduction...
  • Page 28 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 29: Water Filter

    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 30: 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 31 CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS LIGHT REPLACEMENT WARNING If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. Electrical Shock Hazard 2.

  • Page 32: 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. Be sure both risk of expensive water damage.

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. drinking water line. NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the tubing. Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the Washer line.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Water Line

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE Tighten any connections that leak. Turn the main water supply on and is clear. valve after about one quart of tubing. . 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.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 55°F - 110°F Temperature Limits 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused Electrical Ratings at 15 or 20 amperes.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to Freezer section is too reach the desired temperature. warm. The air vents are blocked. Cold air Rearrange items to allow air to throughout the compartment.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING/ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions 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.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions 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).
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently installed or It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to making ice. icemaker recently connected. reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions Ice has bad taste or Water supply contains minerals such odor. as sulfur. taste and odor problems. NOTE: be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all water supplies. Icemaker was recently installed.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOISE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Clicking The defrost control will click when 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 the back of the unit, or items stored...
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PARTS & FEATURES Problem Possible Causes Solutions 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.

  • Page 43: Kenmore Connect

    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 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 analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.
  • Page 45 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: www.managemylife.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

Table of Contents