Kenmore 79578402801, 79578402802 Owner’s Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR

Guía para el Uso y Cuidado

CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien

Models / Modelos / Modèles

795.7840 ,795.7841 =color number, número de color, numéro de couleur

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

MFL61987605

Printed in Mexico

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2

Warranty 3

Protection Agreements 4

Safety Instructions

Grounding Require ments 6

Parts and Features 7

Refrigerator Installation 8-15

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation Base Grille Removing and Replacing Your Refrigerator Doors 9-14 Leveling and Door Alignment 15

Using Your Refrigerator 16-23

Setting the Controls 16 Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 17 Multi Flow 17

Ice Bucket 18

Adjusting Controls Settings 18

Water Dispenser 19 Food Storage Guide 19

Storing Frozen Food 19 Refrigerator Shelves 20

Snack Pan 21

Crisper Humidity Control 21

Crisper Cover Modular Door Bins Dairy Corner Egg box

8 8 8

Can Rack Durabase Ice Bin

Durabase Divider

Glide Out Drawer Basket 22

Filter 23

Care and Cleaning 24-25

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

Customer Service Back Cover

21 21 21

22 22 22

30-33

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 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 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

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

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:

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product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months.

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Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

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

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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-lem on” guarantee - replacement of your covered

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 Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any

’

Covered refrigerator or freezer.

takes longer than promised.

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 .

PRODUCT RECORD

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

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:

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

WARNING

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.

Do not modify or extend the power cord lenght. 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.

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 when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

p. erformed by a qualified technician.

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 burnedout light bulb may break when being replaced.) either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove

power to the light circuit.

NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be perfomed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: Setting

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

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.”

Attention Installer Instructions that were taped

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone. qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collecton center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.

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

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

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

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.

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.

NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service

should be perfomed by a qualified technician.

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 decide 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.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance

needed for the back of the refrigerator.

PARTS AND FEATURES

B C

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

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.

Ice Room (Ice Maker

Refrigerator Light

Refrigerator

E F

Egg Box

Snack

Water Tank Cover

Turbo Motor

Pan

and Ice Bucket)

Shelves

Dairy Corner

Can Rack*

Modular Door Bins

Crisper

Freezer Light

Pull out Drawer

Durabase

Ice Bucket

Ice Room Door

Ice Bin

Filter (Inside)

Divider

* On some models

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

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 warningtype 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.

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.

WARNING

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

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 ( ) 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.

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.

(5.08 cm)

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

2”

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.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

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

To remove the base grille

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward yourself.

To install the base grille

1. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps

into place.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: It is “always” recommeded that the doors be removed 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 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:

disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

When you assemble or

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

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

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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).

Screws

mounted

on door

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.

• 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).

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Figure A

(1)

(2)

(7)

(5)

(6)

(4)

(8)

REMOVING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

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.

Left Door

Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A). Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3). Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2).

Pull out the tube (4).

CAUTION: If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

Disconnect wire harness (5). Remove the ground screw (6). Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8).

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.

Right Door

Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2). Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8). Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

(1)

(2)

(7)

(8)

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