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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 795.7131 Series
- Page 1 Use & Care Guide English Models: 795.7131* Bottom Freezer Refrigerator = color number P/N MFL67851501 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoff man 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 2: Table Of Contents
When You Move ..........26 Refrigerator Shelves ........21 Connecting the Water Line ...... 27-29 Humidity Controlled Crisper ......22 Troubleshooting Guide ......30-35 Pantry Drawer ...........22 Kenmore Connect ........36 Dairy Bin ............23 Service ..........Back Cover Door Bins ............23... -
Page 3: Warranty
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY- HOME®... -
Page 4: Protection Agreements
Master Protection Agreements • Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fl uctuations. 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. -
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 •...
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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 (chlorofl uorocarbons or sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal hydrochlorofl uorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are by a qualifi... -
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. Temperature Control 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 the fl... -
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 fl oor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the fl... -
Page 11: Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator And Freezer Handles, Doors And Drawers
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure 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 NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page. - Page 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure 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 the illustrations on this page.
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Page 13: Removing And Replacing
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING WARNING REFRIGERATOR DOORS Electrical Shock Hazard WARNING • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in Excessive Weight Hazard: serious injury or death. Use two or more people to remove and install the •... - Page 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door (install right door fi rst) Left Door 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. 1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. middle middle hinge pin hinge pin 2. Align the door with the cabinet. 2.
- Page 15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and Pull out each rail to full extension. install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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Page 16: Leveling And Door Alignment
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Door Alignment After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the instructions below to align the doors. fi... -
Page 17: Using Your Refrigerator
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the and when ice cream is fi... - Page 18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Demo Mode (For Store Use Only) Articulating Mullion Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is a retail store.
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Page 19: 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 fi ngers or hands on the automatic ice and other operating conditions. -
Page 20: 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 21: Refrigerator Shelves
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf your individual storage needs. Your model may have full up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a or split shelves. -
Page 22: 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 23: Dairy Bin
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION DAIRY BIN ICE BIN 1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight out. 2. To replace the dairy bin, slide it above the desired 1. Pull the Freezer Drawer and the Pullout Drawer out as location and push down until it stops. -
Page 24: 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 Durabse 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 25: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING INSIDE WALLS (allow the 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). -
Page 26: Light Replacement
CARE AND CLEANING WHEN YOU MOVE LIGHT 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 27: 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 28: 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 the clamp or you may crush 1. -
Page 29: 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 fl ush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off... -
Page 30: 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 Electrical Ratings fused at 15 or 20 amperes. - Page 31 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 Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airfl...
- Page 32 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 33 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 34 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...
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Page 35: 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 36: Kenmore Connect
• If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data, you may be asked to try again. • Call quality diff erences by region may aff ect the Kenmore Connect function. • For best results, use Kenmore Connect with a landline phone. - Page 37 NOTES...
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