Kenmore Elite 79575196401 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

English Version 2 Removing Crisper 18-I 9
Spanish Version 36 Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner

French Version 70 Surface ! 9
Warranty (U.S.Ao) 2 Glide N Serve 20

Protection Agreements 3 Modular Door Bins 20
Safety instructions 4-5 Dairy Bin 21

Grounding Requirements 5 Egg Box 2t
Parts and Features 6 _ Freezer Features

Refrigerator Installation 7-13 Tilting Door 21

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 7 ice Bin 21
installation 7 Titt-Out Door Basket 22

Removing and Replacing Durabase 22
Your Refrigerator Handles Durabase Divider 22

and Doors 8-12 Pull out Drawer 22
Leveling and Door Alignment 13 Water Filter 23

Base Cover 13 Care and Cleaning 24-25

Using Your Refrigerator 14-23 General Cleaning Tips 24

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 14 Outside 24
Multi-Flow 14 Inside Wafts 24
Setting the Controls 14 Door Liner and Gaskets 24
Adjusting Control Settings 15 Plastic Parts 24

Food Storage Guide 15 Condenser Coils 24
Storing Frozen Food 16 Light Bulb Replacement 24-25

1_ Refrigerator Features Power Interruptions 25
Water Dispenser 16 When you go on vacation 25

Refrigerator Shelves 17 When you move 25
Wine Holder 17 About the Automatic Icemaker 26

Suprafresh Crispers with TiR-out Compartment 18 Connecting the Water Line 27-30

Crisper Humidity Control 18 Troubleshooting Guide 31-34

Crisper with Tilt-out Feature 18

BOSOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTYmU.S.A.

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_FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or

workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the dale of purchase, if any part of the seared system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting

tube and compressor) in this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will

repair it tree of charge

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for the storage of food for private

household purposes,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-ZI-MY-HOMEo"

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States

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

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Sears Roebuckand Co Dept 817WAHoffmanEstates,[L60179

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In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new

Kenmore = product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation But fike 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

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect

yourseff from unexpected hassle and expense

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the fife of your new product Here's what's included

in the Agreement:
it Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

V' Unlimited service and no charge for parts and fabor

on all covered repairs

v" "No-lemon" guarantee--repiacament of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within

twelve months

V' Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

I/Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request--no extra charge

,,,/Fast help by phone--phone support from a Sears

technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus

convenient repair scheduling

v' Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations

v' Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone

call is aEIthat it takes for you to schedule service.

You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a

service appointment online

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and

accessories That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase

for years to come Purchase your Master Protection

Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply,
For prices and additional information call

1-800-827-6655,,

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the USA calf 1-800-4-MY-HOME. _

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

"(our purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentraP for service. Wilh over 2400

Service Technicians and more than a million parts and
accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and

skills to back our pledge: We Service What We Sell
Your Kenmore°product is designed, manufactured and

tested to provide years of dependable operation
But like all products, it may require service from time to

time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordabEy priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear

• Provides phone support from a Sears technician on
products requiring in-home repair

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your product is proper running condition

Some limitations apply. For more information about
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,
call 1-800=361-6665

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

This guidecontainsmany importantsafety messages,Alwaysread andobeyall safetymessages

This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards Ihat can kill or hurt you or otllers, 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:

You wilt be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions

You ca_._Onbe killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if no[ 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 injuryand tel]you what can happen if

the instructions are not foliowed

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including thefollowing:

Readall instructions before using this appliance.

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord Always grip the plug firmly and puli itstraight out {rom
the outlet

• Repair or replace immediatelyall electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do notuse 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 thewall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord

• DO NOTstore or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of thisor any other appliance

• DO NOTallow children to climb, stand or hang on the
reldgerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• Keep lingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinet are necessariIy small Be careful

closing doors whenchildren are in the area

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs

NOTE: We strongly recommend that anyservicing be
performed by a qualified individual

• Before replacing a bumed-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or lure off powerat thecircuit breaker orfuse

box in order toavoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

NOTE, Betting either or both controls tothe OFF position
does no! remove power to the light circuit

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped

to the front ol the relrigerator
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

healing element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place

fingers or hands on the automatic ioemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in

DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely The United States Department of Agricullure 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 sti!l 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 shoufd be discarded If the odor

or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it

Tile 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 el 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

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stilt

dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please fo_low
tile 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 Ihat
children may not easily climb inside.

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

stratospheric ozone

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 electrlcianto make sure
the outlet isproperly grounded

3-prong

groundingtype

grounding

plug.-.--------_-. Ensur

3.proog

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METItOD

The refrigeratorshould always be plugged into its own
individualproperly 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 isrecommended that a

sts

if you are throwing away your oId refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer If you intentlona]ly release this CFC

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

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 ,Mth a properly grounded three-prong waft 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 touse an

extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed (USA). 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type p{ug and outlet,

and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes

(minimum) and 120 veils.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refr;gerator

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your 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 Refrigerator Light (p24)
O Filter (inside) (p23)

G Refrigerator Shelves (p,17)
O Modular Door Bins (p 20)

O Supra Fresh Crisper with T_lt-Out Compartment (p18)

Glide N Serve (p20)

_) Adjusta Cube Ice Maker (p 26)

ice Bin (p21)

Pull out Drawer (p 22)
O Durabase (p 22)
Q Divider (p 22)
OTitt-Out Doer Basket (795.7554", 7555* Models only)

(p 22)

_)Dairy Bin(p21)

O Wine Holder (795,7555" Mode{ Only) (p 17)
_[_Egg Box (p2t)

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator

Failure to de 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 that isattached to back walt of the refrigerator

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb Tape or gfue residue can atsobe
easity removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish

soap ever 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 instafled in the shipping position.
Please reinstalt shelves according to your individual

storage needs.

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 stight_y

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 (i_.) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise (_"==") to tower it

Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
isbetween 55°F (13°C) and 110_'F(43°C) If the
temperature around the appliance is toe low or high,

cooling ability may be adversely affected

3. Allow the clearance of at ]east 2 inch from the ceMng and
1 inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease

of instatlation, proper air circulaUen and electrical

o0nnecUons

A CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

direct sunlight or moisture

NEXT

1..Cfean 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 at least 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

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the
refrigeratorfor cleaning or service, be sure to protect

the floor Always pu_lthe 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.

Faiiure to do so can result in death, expFosion or fire

il WARNING

• Be careful when you work with hinge, base cover,

stopper etc You may be injured

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

base cover or bottom of refrigerator You may be injured

or receive an electricar shock.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR/DRAWER HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator or freezer door handles,
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Press the handle against door first

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands
and slide the handte 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

A CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push or
pull with some force

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

onbackof

handle

2, Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handte against door first

• Grasp the handte 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)

Scows

moun_d

on door

Keyhole slots

on backof

handle

HOWTO REPLACE DOOR/DRAWER HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on th}s page

1. Replacing 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 (t)

• Holding the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3)

mounted

on door

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2. Replacing 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)

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Screws

mounted

on door

Keyholeslots

onback of

handle

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1, Removing Retrigerator Door

•0, CAUTION; Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator Remove food and bins from doors,
Left Door

1 Open door Loosen top hinge cover screw (1),

Use fiat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3) Lift up cover

2 Disconnect door switch wire harness (2) Remove cover.
3 Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4) and pulling tube out.
4 Disconnect lhe three wire harnesses (5) Remove the grounding screw (6)
5 Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise and remove Ltft top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9)

A CAUTION- When fifttng hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward
6 Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door

7 Piece door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface
I_ Right Door

1 Open door Loosen top hinge cover screw (I) Lift up cover (3)

2 Disconnect door switch wire harness (2) Remove cover..
3 Disconnect wire hamess (5) Remove the grounding screw (6)

4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwise and remove Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).

CAUTION: When lifting hinge free of latch, be carefut that door does not fall forward

5 Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door
6, Place door, inside facing up, down onto a nomscratching surface.

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2,,Replacing Refrigerator Door
b' Right Door

1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10)

2 Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch Rotate lever

counterclockwise to secure hinge

3 Instal] the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).
4 Connect door switch wire harness (2),

5, Hook tab on door switch side of cover under edge of wire opening in cabinet top,, Position cover (3) into place Insert

and tighten cover screw (1)

I_ Left Door

1 Lower the door onto mtddte hinge pin (10)
2 Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place Insert hinge lever (7) under lever talch Rotate lever clockwise

to secure hinge

3 Install lhe grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5),
4 Connect door switch wire harness (2).

5 Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark

(Fully insert the tube over 5/8"(15mm)).

6 Hook tab on door switch side of cover (3) under edge of wire opening tn cabinet top Position cover into place Insert

and tighten cover screw (1)

Correct

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