Kenmore 795.6997 Series, 795.7991 Series, 795.6991 Series, 795.7997 Series, 795.6937 Series Use And Care Manual

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TOP FREEZERREFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

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WARRANTY

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

PARTS AND FEATURES

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation

Base Grille Installation
Removing and Replaclng Doors

How to Remove Freezer Door
How to Remove Refrigertor Door

Replacing Refrigerator Door
Replacing Freezer Door

Reversing Doors

Reversing Freezer Door
Reversing and Reattaching Refrigerator Door

Reattaching Freezer Door

Door Closing and Alignment

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
Setting the Controls
Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide
Storing Frozen Food

4 Refrigerator Section

5 Refrigerator Shelves

6 Snack Drawer

7 Crisper and Cover Crisper

8 Snap-On Door Racks

9 Door Bins
9 Dairy Bin and Can Rack

9 Ice Tray
9 CARE AND CLEANING

10 General Cleaning Tips
10 Outside

10 Inside Walls

11 Door Line and Gaskets
11 Plastic Parts

12 Back Cover
12 Light Bulb Replacement

13 Power Interruptions

15 When you go on vacation
16 When you move

17 ABOUT AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
17 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

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I(enmore 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 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 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 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 nation wide 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 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 t a simple phone caii is aii
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can caii 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
wiii provide a fuji 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 tuff 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 lm8OO-4-MYmHOME®.

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In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You wilt 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.

Thisisthesafety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill orhurt 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, CAUTION. These words mean:

mr!lilT-,1 _[€"] _.i You wiH 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, _ result in minor or moderate

injury, or product damage only.

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

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your product, basic safety precautions shouldbe
followed, including the following:

° 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 theplug 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

andliquids 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

performedby a qualified individual.

° Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the

refrigerator orturn 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: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position

does not remove power to the light circuit.

° DO NOT store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may

break when frozen, causing damage.

° The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the

supplyplug is accessible for quick disconnection if an
accident happens.

° For personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded. Have the wail outlet and the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded.
° Read all instructions before using this appliance.
* Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described

inthis use and care guide.
° After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the

coldsurfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are

damp orwet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.
° In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact

with themoving 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 andGarden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed

ifthey still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold below40°F (4°C)."

"...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-

odoror off-color should not be refrozen and should not be

eaten.Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or

color ofany food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The

food may bedangerous to eat."

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating

qualityof 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

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

Jack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
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.

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

For proper disposal of the product, please contact your local
regulatory agency.

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IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRiaTY

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

FOR YOUR 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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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.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
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.

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.
Where a standard two-prong wail 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

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-iisted (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. 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.

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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.

Custom Cube Icemaker _ 00 Shelves

Ice Bin Crispers
Freezer Shelf Keeps fruits and vecjetabies fresh and crisp

Dicjitai Temperature Control (_ Freezer iicjht
Water Filter 0 Freezer Door Racks
Water Dispenser Button _ Can Rack _

Refrigerator Light _ Dairy Bin

0 Snack Drawer _) Door Bins

Refrigerator Door Rack

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 (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.

NOTE: For proper air circulation, best cooling and energy
consumption results, maintain a minimun distance of 2 inches
(5.08 cm) form adjacent items and surfaces.

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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 store food in
it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to
ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

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

etc. You may be iniured.

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

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

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 sunlighh or
moisture.

2. To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be

installed on a solidly constructed floor.

3. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

4. NEVER install the refrigerator on a platform or a weakly

supported structure.

5. Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is
between 55°F (13°C) and ]10°F (43°C.) If the temperature

around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability

may be adversely affected.

BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION

To install or replace base grllle:

• Refrigerator door should be opened or removed.

(Necessary on some models).

• Use the 2 Phillips screws provided in the literature package to
attach the Base Grille.

To remove the base grille

• Open or remove refrigerator doors.

(Necessary on some models).

• Take out the base grille by removing the 2 screws on the
bottom of the refrigerator.

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HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off:
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.

Remove food and any Adjustable Door or Utility Bins from
doors. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

REMOVING AND REPLACING DOORS

If entrance is less than 35-inches wide, the refrigerator door

and freezer drawer will need to be removed.
TOOLS NEEDED

° ]0mm or 13/32 -inch socket wrench

(with 2-inch extension for bottom door hinge)
° No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver
° Flat-head screwdriver for prying
° Adjustable wrench

HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR

° Gently pry the Top-Hinge cover with a fiat head screwdriver

and remove.

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° Loosen and remove the 2 bolts and the phillips head screw to

remove the Middle Hinge Bracket from refrigerator housing.
Set parts aside.

* Using 10mm or 13/32 -inch socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts

and lift off the Top Hinge. Set parts aside.

* Lift up freezer door slightly and remove if. Place door on a

non scratching surface.

Lift up door slighlty and remove it.

To replace doors, begin with refrigerator door and then follow
with freezer door.

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REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOOR

REPLACING FREEZER DOOR

° Set door onto Bottom Hinge Pin.
° Place Hinge Pin of Middle Hinge Bracket inside Hinge Pin

insert on top of door (Fig. 7). Hold door in place and line

up the Middle Hinge Bracket with the holes in refrigerator

housing.

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° Use the 2 bolts and phillips screw to refasten the Middle

Hinge Bracket and door to the refrigerator housing.

° Set the freezer door onto the Middle Hinge Pin.

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° Place Upper Hinge's Pin in the top pf freezer door and line

up the Upper hinge with holes in top of refrigerator. Use the 3
baits to replace Hinge.

° Carefully force-fit top Hinge Cover back into place over

Hinge.

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