Kenmore 79571602010, 79571602011, 79571602012, 79571603010, 79571603011 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d'Utilisationetd'Entretien

English/ Espa_ol / Fran_:ais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 795.7160*

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Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

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Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

www.sears.ca

English Version 2

Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper 22

Spanish Version 38

French Version 74

Warranty 3

Protection Agreements 4

Safety Instructions 5-7

Grounding Requirements 7

Parts And Features 8

Refrigerator Installation 9-17

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 9

Installation 10

Removing And Replacing

Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 11-16
Leveling And Door Alignment 17

Base Cover 17

Using Your Refrigerator 18-24

Setting The Controls 18
Adjusting Control Settings 19

Food Storage Guide 20
Storing Frozen Food 20-21

D,-Refrigerator Section

Refrigerator Shelves 21

Humidity Controlled Crisper 22

Glide'N'Serve 22
Modular Door Bin 23

Dairy Bin 23

D,-Freezer Section

Ice Bin 23
Tilt-Out Door Basket 24
Durabase 24

Durabase Divider 24
PullOut Drawer 24

Care And Cleaning 25-26

General Cleaning Tips 25
Outside 25

Inside Walls 25
Door Liner And Gaskets 25

Plastic Parts 25
Condenser Coils 25

Light Bulb Replacement 25-26
Power Interruptions 26

When You Go On Vacation 26
When You Move 26

About The Automatic lcemaker 27

Connecting The Water Line 28-30

Troubleshooting Guide 31-35

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

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Kenmore Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if
this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of

purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light
bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than
its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or
utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modification made to this
product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as
provided herein,

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or

consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.
Your new Kenmore® product is designed and

manufactured for years of dependable opera-tion.
But like all products, it may require preventive
maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when
having a Master Protection Agreement can save you
money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new product. Here's what the
Agreement* includes:

Parts and labor needed to help keep products

operating properly under normal use, not just
defects. Our coverage goes well beyond the

product warranty. No deductibles, no functional

failure excluded from coverage-- real protection.

d Expert service by a force of more than 10,000

authorized Sears service technicians, which

means someone you can trust will be working on

your product.

Ef Power surge protection against electrical

damage due to power fluctuations.

Id $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food

spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of
any covered refrigerator or freezer.

E[ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised.

Id 10% discount off the regular price of any non-

covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone
call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a

service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free

purchase. If you can-cel for any reason during the

product warranty period, we will provide a full refund.

Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product
warranty period expires.

Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

d Unlimited service calls and nationwide service,

as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your
covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months.

I_ Product replacement if your covered product can't be

fixed.

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request- no extra charge.

Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid

Resolution - phone sup-port from a Sears

representative on all products. Think of us as a

"talking owner's manual."

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the
model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator

compartment. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information in the
U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For

full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and

other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada

call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

Model No. Date of Purchase

Serial No.
Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages.Alwaysreadand obeyall safetymessages.

Thisisthe safetyalertsymbol.Italertsyouto safetymessagesthatinformyou
of hazardsthatcankillorhurtyouor others,or causedamagetotheproduct.

All safetymessageswillbeprecededbythe safetyalertsymbolandthehazard

signalwordDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION.Thesewordsmean:

Youwill be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your product, basic

safety precautions should be followed, including
the following.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it

straight out from the outlet.

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service

cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

abrasion damage along its length or at either the

plug or connector end.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord length. It

could cause electric shock or fire.

•When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power

cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on
the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.

They could damage the refrigerator and seriously

injure themselves.

• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances

between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are in

the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making
any repairs.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.

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• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit

breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a
live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)

NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting

and service should be performed by a qualified
technician.

•When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the controls.

(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer
Control, depending on the model) to the desired

setting.

•This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer

Instructions that were taped to the front of the
refrigerator.

•After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when

hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces.

In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid

contact with the moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or

hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism

while the refrigerator is plugged in.

DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69

says:

...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold-- below 4°C.
...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have

any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be

discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, dispose of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits,

vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality
of red meats is affected less than that of many

other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as

possible to save as much of their quality as you

can.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions at right to help prevent
accidents (Child entrapment and suffocation).

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make

sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally

release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must
be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and

the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

3-prong
grounding type

wall receptacle _ k,./_--_,

3-prong
grounding
plug

_Ensure proper

_}_ ground exists

/// before use.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual properly grounded electrical outlet
rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15
or 20 amperes. This provides the best performance

and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from overheated

wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a
switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, disconnect the

refrigerator from the electrical source.
NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and

service should be performed by a qualified
technician.

When you are are finished, reconnect the refrigerator
to the electrical source and reset the control

(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer
Control, depending on the model) to the desired

setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use

an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL-listed (USA), 3-wire grounding type

appliance extension cord having a grounding type
plug and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.

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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.

Q Refrigerator Light (p. 25)
_) Modular Door Bins (Cantilever door bins) (p. 23)

(_ Fixed door bins
_) Refrigerator Shelves (p. 21)

Humidity Controlled Crisper (p. 22)
(_ Glide'N'Serve (p. 22)
(_) Automatic Icemaker (p. 27)
_) Ice Bin (p. 23)

_]) Pull out Drawer (p. 24)

Durabase (p. 24)
Divider (p. 24)

Tilt-Out Door Basket (p. 24)

_) Dairy Bin (p. 23)
_) Digital Control Panel (p. 18)

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or

other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any
warning-type labels, the model and serial number
label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the

front of the refrigerator, behind the base cover.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area

briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can
also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of

liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove

tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator. For more information,
see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to
protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator
straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as

floor damage could occur.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or
fire.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install
the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

• Select a place where a water supply can be easily
connected for the automatic icemaker.

• , CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat
sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO USE

• To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator

MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

•Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
recommended.

• Never install the refrigerator on a platform or
weakly supported structure.

1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.
If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate

for unevenness of the floor. The front should be
slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing.

Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the

cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs clockwise

( .L._ ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise ( _,m. )

to lower it.

(See Leveling and Alignment: on page 17.)

2. Install this appliance in an area where the
temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F

(43°C.) If the temperature around the appliance is

too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely
affected.

3. Too small a distance from adjacent items may

result in lowered freezing capability and increased

electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24

inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open

the doors.

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all
dust accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are
packed together to prevent possible damage

during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours
before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air
in the freezer compartment to ensure proper

cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

2" (5.08 cm)-_

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NOTE:Removingthedoorsisalwaysrecommendedwhenit is necessaryto movetherefrigeratorthrougha

narrowopening.Ifit isnecessaryto removethe handles,followthedirectionsbelow.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Loosen the set screws with a 3/32"

(2.5mm) Allen wrench and remove the
handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners

need to be tightened or removed, use a

1/4" (6.4mm) Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen

Wrench

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Loosen the set screws located on
the lower side of the handle with a 1/8"

(3.1 mm) Allen wrench and remove
the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use
a 1/4" (6.4mm) Allen wrench.

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