Kenmore ELITE 795.7834 Series, ELITE 795.7835 Series, 795.7834, 795.7835 Use & Care Manual

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Printed in Mexico Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

EnglishVersion

Warranty

Protection Agreements
Safety mnstructions

Grounding Require merits

Parts and Features
Refrigerator InstalJation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

Installation

Base Grille

Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors
Leveling and Door Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
Multi Flow

Setting the Controls
Adjusting Controls Settings
Water Dispenser

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food
Refrigerator Shelves

Humidity Control Crisper

Modular Door Bins

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Dairy Corner

Dairy Corner
Chef Fresh / Snack Pan

Can Rack

Egg box
Ice Bin
Durabase

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Durabase Divider
Glide Out Drawer Basket

Filter

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning Tips

Outside

Inside Walls
Door Liner and Gaskets

Plastic Parts

Light Bulb Replacement

Power Interruptions
When you go on vacation

About the Automatic Icemaker

Connecting the Water Line
Troubleshooting Guide

Customer Service

Back Cover

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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

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Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable
part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. This coverage applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.

If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair. This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.

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 the 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 modifications 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 limitation 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 or 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

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.

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 replacementif 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 Loss 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.

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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 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 straightout 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

eitherthe plug or connector end.

"When movingyour refrigerator away from the wall,

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

"DO NOTstore 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 doorsand cabinetare necessarily small. Be careful
when you open the doors when children are in the area.

" Unplugyour refrigerator before cleaning or makingany repairs.

NOTE:We strongly recommendthat 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. (Abumed-

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

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

oDo not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may

break when frozen, causing damage.

oThe refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply

plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

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.

• 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 handsare 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 withthe heating
element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism whilethe
refrigerator is plugged in.

• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which havethawed 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 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 lessthan 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

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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. Ifyou 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.

3-prong
grounding type

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.

sure 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:Thisguidecoversseveraldifferentmodels.Therefrigeratoryou 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 Refrigerator Light
O Refrigerator Shelves
O Snack Pan
O Crisper
O Adjusta Cube Ice Maker

Ice Bin

Q Durabase

O Divider

O Glide-Out Drawer Basket
O Freezer Light

O Egg Box
O Modular Door Bins

O Can Rack*
O Dairy Corner

_ Filter

*On some models

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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

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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.

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

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your

refrigerator before usign. Do not remove any warning type

labels, the model and serial number label, or the techsheet

(on some models), 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.

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.

A proper distance from adjacent items

Please keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from
other things. Too small a distance from adjacent items

may result in lowered freezing capability and increased
electricity consumption charges.

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

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Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed

together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

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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.

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

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

INSTALLATION

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

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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 (t_jl=) to lower it.

BWARNING:

o 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 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.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

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Hex head socket wrench Phillips screwdriver Flat head screwdriver Allen wrench J

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

Mounting

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Loosen the set screws with a 2,5 mm (_2")
Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: Ifthe handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use a _¼"

Allen wrench.

Fasteners

Set Screw

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with a 2,5 mm( _2")

Allen wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: Ifthe handle mounting fasteners

need to be tightened or removed, use a _¼"
Allen wrench.

Allen Wrench

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

• Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle

footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the
set screws with a 2,5 mm (%2")Allen wrench.

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

Mounting

Fasteners

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle

footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the
set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 2,5
mm (%2")Allen wrench.

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

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REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS (models with water dispenser)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors.

i_ Left Door

• Loosen the screws and remove the cover on back side (see figure A).

• Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).

- Loosen the cover screws (I).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Pull out the tube (4).
le!CAUTION: If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

• Disconnect wire harness (5).

• Loosen screws (6) and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

[] CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

I_ Right Door

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Disconnect wire harness (4).

- Remove the ground screw (8).

• Loosen screws (6) and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

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