Kenmore 79565002400, 79565002401, 79565002402, 79565004400, 79565004401 Owner’s Manual

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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR

CONGI_LATEUR INFI_RIEUR RI_FRIGI_RATEUR

Models / Modelos / ModUles

795.6500-$, 6501-$, 6520-$, 6521-$, 7500-$, 7501-$, 7508-$, 7509-$, 7520-$, 7521-$, 7528-$, 7529-$ ÷= color number / n_mero de color / num6ro de couleur

3828JLS024B Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

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English Version

Warranty

Protection Agreements Safety Instructions Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation

Base Grille Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors 9-14 Leveling and DoorAlignment 15

Using Your Refrigerator 16-23

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 16 Multi Flow 16

Setting the Controls 16 Adjusting Control Settings 17 Food Storage Guide 17 Storing Frozen Food 18 Refrigerator Shelves 19

Snack Pan 20 Suprafresh Crispers with Tilt-out Compartment 20

Crisper Humidity Control 20 Crisper with Tilt-out Feature 20

6-7 Wire Durabase 22

8-15 Durabase Divider 23

2 Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner Surface 21

2 Door Racks 21

Modular Door Bins 21

3 Dairy Corner 22

4 Tilt-Out Door Basket 22 5

8 8

8 Care and Cleaning 24-25

Ice Bin 22 Durabase 22

Drawer Tray 23 Glide-Out Drawer Baskets 23

General Cleaning Tips 24 Outside 24

Inside Walls 24 Door Liner and Gaskets 24 Plastic Parts 24 Condenser Coils 24

Light Bulb Replacement 24-25 Power Interruptions 25 When you go on vacation 25

About the Automatic Icemaker 26

Connecting the Water Line 27-29

Troubleshooting Guide 30-33

Customer Service Back Cover

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

KENMORE AND KENMORE ELITE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

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tONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. This one year time period does not include the refrigerator water filter cartridge (if equipped), which is an expendable part warranted for only 30 days (see below).

FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. 30 DAY FULL WARRANTY ON WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE (if equipped)

For thirty days from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the refrigerator water filter cartridge if it is defective in material or workmanship. All above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household

purposes. Warranty service is available in the United States or Canada by contacting Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-

4663). This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or

province to province.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, !nc:, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 ,_

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

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

of dependable operation. 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.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

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

in the Agreement: v' Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

v' Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs

v' "No-lemon" guarantee--replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months

v' Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

v' Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request--no extra charge

v' Fast help by phone--phone support from a Sears

technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

v' Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations

v' Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised

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.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and

accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655.

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. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME. ®

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over 2400

Service Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to back our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore®product is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation.

But like all products, it may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and

tear

• Provides phone support from a Sears technician on

products requiring in-home repair

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual

Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure that your product is proper running condition

Some limitations apply. For more information about

Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665

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.

Model No. Date of Purchase

Serial No. Dealer

Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages.Alwaysreadandobeyallsafetymessages.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Italertsyoutosafetymessagesthatinformyou ofhazardsthatcankillorhurtyouorothers,orcausedamagetotheproduct.

Allsafetymessageswillbeprecededbythesafetyalertsymbolandthehazard signalwordDANGER,WARNING,CAUTION.Thesewordsmean:

Youwill bekilledorseriouslyinjuredifyoudon'tfollowinstructions.

Youcanbekilledorseriouslyinjuredifyoudon'tfollowinstructions.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided, mayresultinminorormoderateinjury,orproductdamageonly.

Allsafetymessageswillidentifythehazard,tellyouhowtoreducethechanceofinjuryandtellyouwhatcanhappenif theinstructionsarenotfollowed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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.

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

• 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 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.

• 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.)

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment, they may break when frozen, causing damage.

NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position

does not remove power to the light circuit. 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 40°F (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, get rid 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

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still 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.

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.

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.

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3-prong grounding plug

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.

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.

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

(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the

refrigerator from the electrical source. When you 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

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

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.

I_ Freezer Drawer Model

Use this section 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.

O Cool Sense Electronic Temperature

Control System (p.16)

O Refrigerator Light (p.24) e Refrigerator Shelves (p.19)

O Snack Pan (p.20) O Supra Fresh Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment (p,20) _Adjusta Cube Ice Maker (p.26) O Ice Bin (p,22) O Durabase (p,22)

O Divider (p.23) ODairy Corner (p,22) OModular Door Bins (p,21) OEgg Box (Freezer Drawer Model Only) @Wine Rack

O Refrigerator Door Rack (p,21) e Freezer Light (p.25)

OGlide-Out Drawer Basket (p,23) eTilt-Out Door Basket (p,22)

I_ Swing Out Freezer Door Model

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your

convenience.

O Cool Sense Electronic Temperature

Control System (p. 16) O Refrigerator Light (p, 24) e Refrigerator Shelves (p, 19) e Snack Pan (p, 20) O Supra Fresh Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment (p. 20) _Adjusta Cube Ice Maker (p. 26) O Ice Bin (p, 22)

OWire Durabase (p. 22)

ODairy Corner (p. 22) OModular Door Bins (p. 21)

OWine Rack O Refrigerator Door Rack (p. 21) @Freezer Light (p. 25) OGlide-Out Drawer Basket (p. 23) e Freezer Door Rack

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 TechSheet that is attached to bottom wall of the refrigerator.

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.

INSTALLATION

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

To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for

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

screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise (_) to

raise the unit, counterclockwise (_,.L) to lower it.

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.

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 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.

CAUTION:

• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,

stopper etc. You may be injured.

• Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base

grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE

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 remove the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Grasp the grille with both hands.

3. Pull the grille toward yourself.

To install the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

3. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place.

For drawer type models

REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench,

No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat tip screwdriver, 10mm

open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF

and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or

utility bins from doors. HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

(when converting from the left-opening type to right- opening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

• Remove the top hinge cover (1).

• Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge (2).

• Lift the Refrigerator door (3) slightly and remove it.

• Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry off top hole cover (4) and attach it on the right.

• Loosen the screw (5), remove the stoppers (6), and attach them on the left (on the opposite side).

• Loosen the pin (8) and remove it.

• Loosen the 2 screws (9) and the 2 screws (10), and

lift off the middle hinge (11).

• Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry off bottom hole cover

(7) and attach it on the right.

2. Removing Refrigerator Handle

NOTE: To assist in installing the handle on the right

side, place a small piece of masking tape near the top of the handle before removing.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow

the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).

• Use an adjustable wrench to remove the handle mounting screws (3).

• Carefully pry off the plug buttons (4).

• Remove a layer of adhesive and backing to expose new adhesive.

• Install the plug buttons (4) on left side.

• Install the handle mounting screw (3) on the right side

• Hold the handle so the masking tape is at the bottom.

• Align keyhole slots (2) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (3) mounted on

the front of the door.

• Press the handle against the door front, making sure

that the screws (3) go into the keyhole slots (2).

• Grasping the handle with both hands, press it firmly

against the front of the door and slide the handle down (6). This may require some force.

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3. Installing Refrigerator Door

• Install the middle hinge (1) on the opposite side with the screws (2), and the screw (3).

• Install the door (4) so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin (5).

• Install the top hinge (6) with screws.

• Reinstall top hinge cover (7).

4. After Completing the Job

• Make sure that each at the four corners of the door gasket is not folded over on itself. To ensure a good

seal, apply a small amount of silicon grease on the gasket.

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