Kenmore 79578302805, 79578304805, 79578306805, 79578309805 Owner’s Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR

CONGI_LATEUR INFI_RIEUR RI_FRIGI_RATEUR

Models / Modelos / Modeles

795.7830_ ,795.7831_ =color number, n0mero de color, numero de couleur

¢)

"1- m

!- "11

MFL61987608 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Printed in Mexico

English Version

Warranty

Protection Agreements Safety Instructions

Grounding Requirements Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation

Base Grille Removing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors

Leveling and DoorAlignment

Using Your Refrigerator

Ensuring ProperAir Circulation Multi Flow

Setting the Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food

Refrigerator Shelves Snack Pan

Crisper Humidity Control

8-14

9-13

15-22

15 15 16 16 17 18

3 4 5

6 7

8 8

Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner Surface 20 Modular Door Bins 21

Dairy Corner 21

Egg Box 21 Can Rack 21

Ice Bin 21 Durabase 22

Durabase Divider 22 Glide-Out Drawer Baskets 22

Care and Cleaning 23-24

General Cleaning Tips 23 Outside 23 Inside Walls 23

Door Liner and Gaskets 23 Plastic Parts 23

Condenser Coils 23 Light Bulb Replacement 23-24

Power Interruptions 24

When you go on vacation 24

About the Automatic Icemaker 25 Connecting the Water Line 26-28

Troubleshooting Guide 29-32 Customer Service Back Cover

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY- U.S.A.

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 th 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 purpose.

6. Damage to or failure those recommended

7. Damage to or failure

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.

of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended

of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than

in all instructions supplied with the product.

of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

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

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

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmord _ 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.

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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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 support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations.

[] $250 Food Lqss Protection annually for any food

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

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised.

[]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 cancel 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!

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 1-800-361-6655.

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. or Canada call

1-800-4-MY-HOME _:.

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.

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.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may 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 offire, 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 unplugyour refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plugfirmly and pull it straight out from the

outlet.

• Repairor replace immediately all electric service cords that

havebecome frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord

that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at

eitherthe plug or connector end.

•When moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall,

be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• DO NOTstore or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• DO NOTallow 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 fingersout of "pinch point" areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

• Unplugyour refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE:We strongly recommendthat any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

• Beforereplacing 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. (Aburned-

out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Setting

eitheror both controls to the OFF position does not remove powerto the light circuit.

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may

break when frozen, causing damage.

• The refrigerator-freezer should be so positionedthat the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnectionwhen accident happens.

• For personal safety,this appliance must be properly grounded.

Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electricianto make surethe outlet is properly grounded.

• 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.

• Inrefrigerators 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 frozenfoods which have thawed completely.

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

"...Youmay 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 creamshould be discarded. Ifthe odor or color of anyfood is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat."

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality offoods, particularlyfruits, 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 muchof their quality as you can."

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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.

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

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.

grounding type 3-prong

wall receptacle _ _._ ,

3-prong grounding plug

. }

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.

of environmental legislation. This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), and is made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collection

center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). To recycle, please contact your local agency.

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

is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order

to avoid any hazard.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for

115 volts, 60Hz, 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.

Ensure proper

ground exists

before use.

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 (in the United States), 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.

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.

Usethissectiontobecomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures.

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

O Refrigerator Light

Refrigerator Shelves Snack Pan

O Supra Fresh Crisper O Adjusta Cube Ice Maker

O Ice Bin O Durabase

O Divider

O Glide-Out Drawer Basket 40 Freezer Light

i_ Modular Door Bins @ Egg Box O Can Rack* iI_ Dairy Corner

*On some models

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 back 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.

INSTALLATION

1. 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 (I_) to

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

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.

&Keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from adjacent

Items and surfaces. Too small a distance may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity charge consumption.

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.

_5.08 cm)2

[]CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

direct sunlight or moisture.

N EXT

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.

E WARNING:

• 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 INSTALLATION

To install or replace Base Grille:

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of Refrigerator.

2. Place Base Grille into I II _.,_L[ position and insert and

tighten screws.

To remove the Base Grille

1. Remove screws from Base Grille and remove.

2. Reattach screws to the base of refrigerator.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigertor door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• 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).

[] CAUTION: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching.

•CAUTION: When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

Screws

mounted (_)<

on door

Keyhole slots

_ on backof

handle

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle to right (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).

Screws

mounted @ !

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle

• Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the

screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.

• Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down (3).

2. Reinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and left sides of the back of the handle with the

screws (5) mounted on the front of the drawer.

Screws

mounted (_<

on door

Screws

mounted @

on door

• Press the handle against the drawer front,

making sure that the screws (5) go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press

it firmly against the front of the drawer and

slide the handle to the left (6).

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

+ 23 hidden pages