Kenmore 79579412810, 79579413810, 79579442810, 79579443810 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos: 795.7944* 795.7941*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Congelador Inferior Refrigerador

* = color number, número de color

P/N MFL67851303-1

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Ho man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty.............................................................................	4
Product Record...............................................................	5
Important Safety Instructions ...........................	6-8
Electrical & Grounding Requirements ..............	8
Parts and Features .......................................................	9
Refrigerator Installation.............................	10-23
Unpacking Your Refrigerator.........................	11
Installation .....................................................................	11
Removing/Replacing Doors and
Drawers ......................................................	12-14
Reversing Doors and Handles ...............	15-18
Leveling and Door Alignment .....................	19
Using Your Refrigerator ............................	20-23
Setting the Controls .................................	20-21
Automatic Icemaker ................................	21-22
Food Storage Guide ....................................	23
Refrigerator Section
Adjusting Shelves .........................................	24
Humidity Controlled Crisper........................	24
Pantry Drawer ..............................................	24
Door Bins .......................................................	25
Dairy Bin .......................................................	25

Freezer Section
Ice Bin ............................................................	25
Pullout Drawer ..............................................	25
Durabase Divider..........................................	25
Care And Cleaning ...................................	26-27
General Cleaning Tips ................................	26
Exterior ..........................................................	26
Inside Walls ...................................................	26
Door Liner And Gaskets...............................	26
Plastic Parts....................................................	26
Condenser Coils.............................................	26
Light Replacement ........................................	27
Power Interruptions .......................................	27
When You Go On Vacation........................	27
When You Move............................................	27
Connecting the Water Line ......................	28-30
Troubleshooting Guide.............................	31-37
Diagnostics .............................................	38
Service ...............................................	Back Cover

WARRANTY

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

One Year on Appliance

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair. If the appliance cannot be repaired it will be replaced free of charge. This warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the sale date if the appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

Lifetime on Storage Bins

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective refrigerator or freezer compartment storage bin.* If the defect appears within the ﬁrst year, a new bin will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the ﬁrst year, a new bin will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only storage bins, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of bin installation after the ﬁrst year from the date of sale. This warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of sale if the appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes. *Warranty coverage applies to door bins, drawer bins and basket bins. Defects must be veriﬁed by a Sears authorized service representative.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to ﬁlters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

2.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

3.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

4.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

5.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

6.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

7.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

8.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modiﬁcations made to this appliance.

9.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certiﬁcation logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and for as long as used on the storage bins, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Ho man Estates, IL 60179

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 interior liner of the refrigerator compartment. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.

Model No.___________________

Date of Purchase ___________________

Serial No.___________________

Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

WARNING

CAUTION

You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

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

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or personal injury 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.

•Immediately repair or replace all power 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 length. 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 cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

•Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that any service be performed by a qualiﬁed technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

•Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn o 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 exposing the wire ﬁlament.)

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

WARNING: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

•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 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.

•DO NOT touch the automatic ice making 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 39°F (4°C).

…Thawed ground meats, poultry or ﬁsh that have any o -odor or o -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, dispose 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 a ected 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

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents (child entrapment and su ocation).

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER:

• Take o the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that . children may not easily climb inside

CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chloroﬂuorocarbons or hydro chloroﬂuorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualiﬁed technician. If you intentionally release

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

ELECTRICAL & 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 that cannot be turned o 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.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, the use of an extension cord is not recommended. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a ULlisted (USA), 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.

Kenmore 79579412810, 79579413810, 79579442810, 79579443810 Owner’s Manual

PARTS AND FEATURES

Freezer Swing Model
A	I
A
Accela	Diagnostics
Ice
B
C
	J
D
E
	K
F
G	L
H	M
	N

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.

NOTE: This guide covers several di erent 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.

A	Digital Sensor Control	G	Ice Bin	M Pullout Drawer
B	Refrigerator Light	H	Durabase Divider	N Durabase
C	Refrigerator Shelf (full)	I	Dairy Bin
D	Humidity Controlled Crispers	J	Door Bins
E	Pantry	K	Condiment Bin
F	Icemaker*	L	Freezer Light

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard:

Use two or more people to move and install the 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. Please remove vinyl from doors before connecting unit to the electrical supply (on some models). Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front 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.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard:

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.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard:

Keep ﬂammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in ﬁre, explosion, or death.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO USE

INSTALLATION (continued)

1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe o all dust that 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.Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three 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.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

Shock Hazard:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

1.To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed ﬂoor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the ﬂoor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. (See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT.)

NOTE: Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or weakly supported structure is not recommended.

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 a ected.

3.Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

NOTE: The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water ﬁlter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water ﬁlter.

4.Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 33 ¾ inches (86 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

2" (5.08 cm)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: Removing the doors is the recommended procedure 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 REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE

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

Removing Refrigerator Handle

Loosen the set screws with a / in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen wrench.

HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE

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

Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

Place the handle on the door by ﬁtting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a / in Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Mounting

Fasteners

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

3.Remove the three bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench and lift o the top hinge.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard:

Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

•Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

•Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors.

CAUTION: When removing the bolts, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

4.Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

Removing the Refrigerator Door

1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1).		5. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1).		surface.
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2. Lift up the cover (2) and remove it.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door

1Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the ﬁgure.

2 Align the door with the cabinet.

3Line up the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge.

HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

NOTE: Before removing the freezer door, make sure you completely remove the refrigerator door.

1Use a 1/4 in. hex socket wrench to loosen and remove the hinge pin from the middle hinge bracket. Use a 10 mm or 13/32 in. socket wrench to remove the two bolts. Remove the screw and set the middle hinge bracket and other parts aside. Remove the washer.

Middle Hinge

Screw

Middle Hinge Pin

Bolts Washer

2Carefully lift up the freezer door. Remove and place it on a non-scratching surface.

Bottom Hinge Pin

4Replace the cover. Insert and tighten the cover screws

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HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DOOR

1 Place the freezer door down on the bottom hinge pin.

Bottom Hinge Pin

2Replace the washer and the middle hinge bracket. Use a 10 mm or 13/32 in. socket wrench to insert and tighten the bolts. Insert the screw. Reattach the middle hinge pin using a 1/4 in. socket wrench.

Screw
Middle Hinge	Middle Hinge Pin
	Washer
Bolts

REVERSING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

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

CAUTION

Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

TOOLS NEEDED

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

•No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver

•¼ inch socket wrench

•Flat-head screwdriver for prying

•Adjustable wrench

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Reversing Doors

You may ﬁnd it more convenient to have the doors open from the right, rather than from the left as installed by the factory. The "right side" referred to in the directions is the side on your right as you face the front of the unit.

1.Remove the top hinge cover screws (1) . Remove the cover(2) by lifting the hidden hook inside the bottom of the front side of the cover, with a ﬂat-head screwdriver.

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2.Using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift o the top hinge. Set parts aside.

CAUTION: When removing the bolts, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

3.Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION: Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

4.Remove the four screws (1), the hinge pin insert (2) and the hinge pin brackets (3) from the bottom right side of the door.

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5.Reinstall the hinge pin brackets (1), screws (2) and hinge pin insert (3) on the bottom left side of the door.

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7.Carefully lift up the freezer door. Remove and place it on a non-scratching surface.

Bottom Hinge

8.Using a ¼ in. socket wrench, loosen and remove the.8hinge pin from the bottom hinge.

Bottom Hinge Pin

9.Using a 13/32-inch or 10mm socket wrench with a 2 in. extension and a screwdriver, loosen the two bolts and the screw, and remove the bottom hinge on right side.

Screw

Bolts

NOTE: Before removing the freezer door, make sure you completely remove the refrigerator door.

6.Use a ¼ inch hex socket wrench to loosen and remove the hinge pin (1) from the middle hinge bracket. Use a 10 mm or 13/32 in. socket wrench to remove the two bolts (2). Remove the screw (3) and set the middle hinge bracket (4) and other parts aside.

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10.Remove the four screws (1), the hinge pin brackets (2) and the hinge pin insert from the bottom right side of the freezer door.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

11.Reinstall the hinge pin insert (1), the hinge pin brackets

(2) and screws (3) on the bottom left side of the door.

14. Using a 13/32 in. socket wrench with a 2 in. extension and a screwdriver, tighten the two bolts and a screw, and attach the bottom hinge on left side of the ﬂange.

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15. Attach the hinge pin using a ¼ in. socket wrench.

12.On the top part of the door, you will ﬁnd a cap (1) and a pivot (2). Remove it with a ﬂat head screwdriver and install it on the opposite side ( the cap stays on the right and the pivot on the left).

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13.Remove the decorative caps on the bottom of the refrigerator housing. You will need these holes for the Bottom Hinge.

Bottom Hinge Pin

16.With a ﬂat-head screwdriver, carefully pry o and remove the cover over the bolt holes on the left side of refrigerator.

17.Remove the outer lower decorative screw from the ﬂange on the frame between the freezer and refrigerator doors. (You will need this hole for the middle hinge bracket.)

Decorative Cap

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

18. Flip the middle hinge bracket and position on left side 22. Loosen the two screws and remove the left hinge cap. of refrigerator. Re-attach with two bolts and a screw.

19. Place freezer door down on bottom hinge pin.

23. Place the refrigerator door down over the hinge pin on the middle hinge pin bracket.

Bottom Hinge Pin

20.Reattach middle hinge pin using a ¼ in. socket wrench. Replace washer.

Middle Hinge Bracket

Middle Hinge Pin

Washer

NOTE: Bracket has been ﬂipped, but hinge pin stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal end facing upward.

21.Insert the decorative screw into the outer hole on the right side of the housing. Attach cover on the right side. Cover is force-ﬁtted.

Decorative

Screw

NOTE: The left top hinge, left hinge cover and right hinge cap are provided for reversing doors.

24.Line up the left top hinge with the holes in the top of refrigerator. Use the three bolts to replace the hinge. Replace the left hinge cover and insert the two screws.

25. Replace the right hinge cap and insert the two screws.

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

LEVELING

After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the ﬁnal position.

Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady, or you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:

NOTE: Tools Required: 11/16 inch wrench or ﬂat blade screwdriver.

1.Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight o of the leveling legs. This makes it easier to adjust the legs.

2.Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

DOOR ALIGNMENT

If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors.

1.Remove the top hinge cover screws. Lift the hook located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a ﬂathead screwdriver.

2.Loosen the top hinge bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-in. socket wrench or open-end wrench.

3.Have someone hold the refrigerator door so the space between the two door is even, and retighten the top hinge bolts.

4.Replace the top hinge cover.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

SETTING THE CONTROLS

AIRFLOW

Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator. Doing so will restrict airﬂow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup. (See the air ﬂow diagram below.)

TEMPERATURE

Accela

Ice

•The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.

•The Freezer Temp Control range is from -6°F to 8°F (-21°C to -13°C). Press the Freezer Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.

NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is ﬁrm. If the temperature in either compartment is too cold or too warm, change the setting one increment at a time. Wait 24 hours for the change to stabilize before adjusting again.

NOTE: The Condiment bin is not recommended for storing items that spoil easily such as milk and mayonnaise.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ACCELA ICE

•When you press and hold the Accela Ice button, the light will be on in the display and will continue for 24 hours.

•The function will automatically shut o after 24 hours.

•You can stop this function manually by pressing the button one more time.This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

DOOR ALARM

•When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate.

•When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open.

•When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

TEMPERATURE MODE SWITCH FUNCTION (°F <->°C)

If you want to convert °F to °C or vice versa, press and hold the Freezer Temp and Refrigerator Temp buttons at the same time for approximately ﬁve seconds.

DEMO MODE (FOR STORE USE ONLY)

Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the control pad.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70~210 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.

•It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice production to occur.

•Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (12-16 oz) glasses of ice.

•To turn o the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch to ON (I).

•The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water ﬁlter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water ﬁlter to produce the normal amount and size of ice cubes.

•Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting sensor can interrupt ice production. Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

DO NOT place ﬁngers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

To deactivate:

With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold

the Refrigerator Temp and Accela Ice buttons at the same time for ﬁve seconds. The control pad will beep and the temperature settings will display to conﬁrm that Demo Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the Demo Mode.

Automatic	Power Switch
Shut o Arm

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (continued)

CAUTION

•The ﬁrst ice produced may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

•Throw away the ﬁrst few batches of ice. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

•If discolored ice is produced, check the water supply. If the problem continues, contact a Sears or other qualiﬁed service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

•Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the Automatic Shut O Arm.

•When the bin ﬁlls to the level of the Automatic Shut O Arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.

•It is normal for some cubes to be stuck together.

•If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER

POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O)

•When the water supply will be shut o for several hours.

•When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.

•When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied when the icemaker ON/OFF switch is turned to the OFF position.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

•The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker ﬁlls with water. If the power switch is in the ON (I) position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to

OFF (O).

NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the ON (I) position before the water line is connected can damage the icemaker.

•You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker reﬁlls.

PREPARING FOR VACATION

Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (O) and shut o the water supply to the refrigerator.

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied anytime the icemaker ON/OFF switch is turned to the OFF (O) position.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualiﬁed technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to ﬂooding caused by ruptured water lines or connections.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Items	How to
Butter or	Keep opened butter in a covered
margarine	dish or closed compartment.
	When storing an extra supply,
	wrap in freezer packaging and
	freeze.

Cheese	Store in the original wrapping
	until you are ready to use it. Once
	opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
	wrap or aluminum foil.

Milk	Wipe milk cartons. For best
	storage, place milk on interior
	shelf, not on door shelf.

Eggs	Store in original carton on interior
	shelf, not on door shelf.

Fruit	Do not wash or hull the fruit
	until it is ready to be used. Sort
	and keep fruit in its original
	container, in a crisper, or store in a
	completely closed paper bag on a
	refrigerator shelf.

Leafy	Remove store wrapping and trim
vegetables	or tear o bruised and discolored
	areas. Wash in cold water and
	drain. Place in plastic bag or
	plastic container and store in
	crisper.

Vegetables	Place in plastic bags or plastic
with skins	container and store in crisper.
(carrots,
peppers)

Fish	Store fresh ﬁsh and shellﬁsh in
	the freezer section if they are not
	being consumed the same day of
	purchase. It is recommended to
	consume fresh ﬁsh and shellﬁsh the
	same day purchased.

Leftovers	Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
	or aluminum foil, or store in plastic
	containers with tight lids.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or for food storage times.

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

•Rigid plastic containers with tight-ﬁtting lids

•Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

•Heavy-duty aluminum foil

•Plastic-coated paper

•Non-permeable plastic wraps

•Speciﬁed freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use

•Bread wrappers

•Non-polyethylene plastic containers

•Containers without tight lids

•Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

•Thin, semi-permeable wrap

CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment. They may break or burst if they freeze.

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