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Kenmore Elite 795.7218 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien
English / Español / French
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7218*
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur
*
= color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur
P/N MFL62184431
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 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur = color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur P/N MFL62184431 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

    Connecting the Water Line ...... 36-38 Water Dispenser ........... 25 Troubleshooting Guide ......39-46 Refrigerator Shelves ..........Kenmore Connect ........47 Humidity Controlled Crisper ......27 Service ..........Back Cover Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer ..27 Door Bin ............28 Air Filter ............28...

  • 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/HCFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment atmosphere.

  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. Ice Bin Refrigerator Light Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer Water Filter Air Filter Adjustable Door Bins Ice Compartment Kenmore Connect Speaker Door Adjustable Dairy Bin Durabase Fixed Door Bins Durabase Divider Refrigerator Shelves Extra Ice Bin Refrigerator Light (side)

  • 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 PRIOR TO USE INSTALLATION (continued) 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all 1. 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 of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than 2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places.

  • 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 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: Removing And Replacing

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REMOVING AND REPLACING CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION from the doors. from the doors. REFRIGERATOR DOORS REFRIGERATOR DOORS REMOVING AND REPLACING CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors.
  • 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 DRAWERS Bottom Freezer Drawer Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and the Durabase by lifting the basket from the rail install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in system.
  • Page 16 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWERS Top Freezer Drawer Bottom Freezer Drawer With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended. until both rails are fully extended. Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the door supports into the rail tabs...

  • Page 17: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 2. 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 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same...

  • Page 18: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 (0°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.
  • Page 19 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Air Filter Accent Light / Light Sensor 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 has two settings, Auto and MAX. In brightness of room, as detected by the light sensor.
  • Page 20 or a button is pressed. Once on, the display will Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the remain on for 20 seconds. Door Alarm function will deactivate. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will CAUTION sound to let you know that the door is open.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Automatic Icemaker

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle— dispenser.
  • Page 23 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. • Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 • When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two cubes).

  • Page 24: 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 25: Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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.

  • Page 26: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and...

  • Page 27: Humidity Controlled Crisper

    • VEGETABLE keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR of fruit. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER To remove the glass HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER...

  • Page 28: Door Bin

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 and adjustment. NOTE: To purchase a replacement air filter, visit a Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME . Also, you may order on- ® 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull line at www.sears.com/partsdirect.

  • Page 29: Durabase Removal And Replacement

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side Remove and replace the Durabase from the Top and Bot- to side to accommodate items of different sizes. tom freezer drawers as follows: Top Drawer 1.

  • Page 30: Water Filter

    WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water filter: • Rotate the water filter up into • Approximately every six months. position and close the cover. • When the water filter indicator The cover will click when closed turns on. correctly. • When the water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

  • Page 31: 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 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. Average Max Permissible Average NSF specified Challenge Avg % NSF Reduction NSF Test Contaminant Reduction...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 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. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the Using Your Refrigerator section. Doors are opened often or for long When the doors are opened often or for long periods periods of time.
  • Page 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions 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.
  • Page 45 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 off. Rattling Rattling noises may come from the Normal Operation...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 47: Kenmore Connect

    • Call quality differences by region may affect the Kenmore Connect function. • For best results, use Kenmore Connect with a landline phone. • Bad call quality may result in poor data transmission from your phone to the machine, which could cause Kenmore Connect to not work properly.

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