Kenmore 79579302901, 79579303901 Owner’s Manual

TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

CONGELADOR SUPERIOR REFRIGERADOR

CONGI_LATEUR SUPI_RIEUR REFRIGI_RATEUR

Models / Modelos / ModUles

795.7901

795.7930_

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MFL61920620 Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 www.sears.com

Printed in Mexico

Warranty and Product Record

3-4

Crisper Humidity Control

Safety instructions

Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

Installation

Base Grille

Removing and Replacing Doors

Reversing Doors

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8-15

9-10

10-15

Door Racks

Door Bins

Dairy Bin/Can Rack

Ice Tray

Filter

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning Tips

Outside

Inside Walls

Door Liner and Gaskets

Plastic Parts

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Leveling and Door Closing/ Door Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

Setting the Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

Water Dispenser

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

Refrigerator Shelves

Snack Drawer

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19-21

Light Bulb Replacement

Power Interruptions

Vacation and Moving Care

About the Automatic Ice Maker

Connecting the Water Line

Troubleshooting Guide

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25-27

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Crisper and Crisper Cover

TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

lone Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructionssupplied with the product, ifthis 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 purpose.

6. Damage to or failure those recommended

7. Damage to or failure

Disclaimer of imptied warranties; limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limitedwarranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied

warranties, includingwarranties of merchantability orfitness 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 limitationof incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration

of implied warranties of merchantability orfitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

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.

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 MSB2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmor# _ 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 cal! 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.

[]18% 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 isa 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 1-880-361-6655. 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.

Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages.Alwaysreadandobeyallsafetymessages.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.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.

Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury

to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following: = NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip the plug firmly and pull itstraight 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 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 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 bya 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 breakwhen being replaced.) NOTE: Setting either or 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.

, 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.

° Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

° 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 ofAgriculture 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 icecream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. Thefood 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 eating 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 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.

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 wall receptacle

3-prong grounding plug

3-prong

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.Pagereferencesareincludedforyour 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 CustomCube Ice maker *

Ice Bin

Freezer Shelf

O Digital Temperature Control

Water filter

_lWater dispenser button _1 Refrigerator Light

_1 Snack Drawer

O Shelves _tCrispers

Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp

O Freezer light

_I Freezer Door Racks

_)Can Rack * _Dairy Bin

_) Door Bins

O1 Refrigerator Door Rack *On some models

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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 or the model and serial number label.

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.

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

(5.08 cm)

• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. You may be injured.

2" 2"

(5.08 cm) (5.08 cm)

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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.

INSTALLATION

1. Avoid placing unit near heat sources, direct sunlight 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 110 °F (43 °C.) If the

temperature around the appliance is too low or high,

cooling ability may be adversely affected.

• 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. Open Refrigerator door.

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

3. Place Base Grille into position and insert and tighten screws.

To remove the Base Grille

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Remove screws from Base Grille and remove.

3. Reattach screws to the base of refrigerator.

ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD

Beforeyoubegin,eitherunplugtherefrigeratororturnoffpoweratthecircuitbreakerorfusebox.Removefood andanyAdjustableDoororUtilityBinsfromdoors.Failuretodosocouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

Ifentranceislessthan35-incheswide,

therefrigerator'sdoorswillneedtoberemoved. TOOLSNEEDED:

• 10mmor13/32-inchsocketwrench (with2-inchextensionforbottomdoorhinge)

• No.2Phillipsheadscrewdriver

• Flat-headscrewdriverforprying

REMOVE FREEZER DOOR

• Gently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a flat head screwdriver and remove (see Fig 1).

Fig. 1

Using 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts and lift off the Top Hinge (see Fig. 2). Set parts aside.

Fig. 2

REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

• Loosen and remove the 2 bolts and the phillips head screw to remove the Middle Hinge Bracket from

refrigerator housing (Fig. 4 and 5). Set parts aside.

• Lift up door slightly and remove it.

Fig. 6

Lift freezer door slightly and remove it. (Fig. 3). Set aside.

Fig. 3

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

REPLACE REFRIGERATOR 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.

Use the 2 bolts and phillips screw to refasten

the Middle Hinge Bracket and door to the

refrigerator housing. (Fig. 8).

Place Upper Hinge's Pin in the top of freezer door and line up the Upper Hinge with holes in top of refrigerator. Use the 3 bolts to replace Hinge (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10

• Carefully force-fit Top Hinge Cover back into place over Hinge (Fig.11 ).

I Fig. 11

REPLACE FREEZER DOOR

• Set the freezer door onto the Middle Hinge Pin (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Remove food and any Adjustable Door or Utility Bins from doors

Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

You may find it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left-opening type (factory installed) to the right-opening type. Directions refer to the right side as the side on your right as you face the unit.

TOOLS NEEDED

• 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench (with 2-inch extension for bottom door hinge)

• No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver

• 1Ainch socket wrench

• Flat-head screwdriver for prying

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