LG 72053 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien

English / Español / French

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7205*, 7204*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur

* = color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoﬀ man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty............................................................................. 3

Protection Agreements Important Safety Instructions Electrical & Grounding Requirements Parts and Features

.............................................. 4

........................... 5-7

.............. 7

....................................................... 8

Refrigerator Installation ..............................9-16

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ..........................9

Installation

.................................................................... 10

Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator and Freezer Handles, Doors and Drawers

....... 11-15

Leveling and Door Alignment ...................... 16

Using Your Refrigerator ............................17-28

Setting the Controls ..................................17-19

In-Door Ice Bin

.......................................................... 20

Automatic Icemaker ................................ 21-22

Food Storage Guide .................................... 23

Refrigerator Section

Water Dispenser ........................................... 24

Refrigerator Shelves

................................................25

Humidity Controlled Crisper ........................ 26

Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer .......26

Door Bin ............................................................27

Freezer Section

Extra Ice Bin ................................................. 27

Pullout Drawer .............................................. 28

Durabase ........................................................ 28

Durabase Divider .......................................... 28

Water Filter ............................................... 29-32

Care And Cleaning ................................... 33-34

General Cleaning Tips ................................ 33

Exterior .......................................................... 33

Inside Walls ................................................... 33

Door Liner And Gaskets ............................... 33

Plastic Parts .................................................... 33

Condenser Coils ............................................. 33

Light Bulb Replacement ............................... 34

Power Interruptions ....................................... 34

When You Go On Vacation ........................ 34

When You Move ............................................ 34

Connecting the Water Line ...................... 35-37

Troubleshooting Guide ............................. 38-45

Kenmore Connect ..................................... 46

Service ...............................................Back Cover

Air Filter ..........................................................27

WARRANTY

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).

For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this • appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship. This coverage applies for only 90 days from the purchase date if this product is ever used for other than private household purposes.

For ﬁ ve years from the date of purchase, a defective sealed refrigerant system will be repaired free of • charge. This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

For ten years from the date of purchase, a defective compressor will be repaired free of charge. This • coverage applies for only two years from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

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

1. Consumable parts that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to ﬁ lters, 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 the 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 modiﬁ cations 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 ﬁ tness 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 limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or ﬁ tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoﬀ man Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore Elite 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 is designed and manufactured

Power surge protection• against electrical damage due to power ﬂ uctuations.

$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• o 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 to schedule service. You can call at any time day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

Product replacement• if your covered product can’t be

ﬁ xed.

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.”

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call

1-800-4-MY-HOME

PRODUCT RECORD

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will ﬁ nd the model and serial number printed on an identiﬁ cation 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

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.

WARNING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION

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

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, 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 ﬁ rmly and pull it

straight out from the outlet.

may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

WARNING

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable • 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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced • by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualiﬁ ed person in order to avoid a hazard. 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 ﬁ re.

When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, • be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Keep ﬁ ngers 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 qualiﬁ ed technician.

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 ﬁ lament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced exposing the wire ﬁ lament.)

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

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

When you are ﬁ nished, 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 ﬁ sh 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 (chloroﬂ uorocarbons or hydrochloroﬂ uorocarbons). 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.

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 qualiﬁ ed electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualiﬁ ed technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to ﬁ nes and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

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.

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 ﬁ re 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

Refrigerator Light

Water Filter

Adjustable Door Bins

Adjustable Dairy Bin

Fixed Door Bins

Refrigerator Shelves

Refrigerator Light (side)

Ice Compartment (Icemaker and Ice Bin)

Humidity Controlled Crisper

Air Tight Crisper

Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer

Top Pullout Drawer

Middle Pullout Drawer

Durabase

Durabase Divider

Water Tank Cover

Articulating Mullion

Air Filter Kenmore Connect Speaker

Ice Bin

Ice Compartment

Door

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING 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. Do not remove any warningtype 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 ﬁ ngers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ﬂ ammable ﬂ uids, 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.

Excessive Weight Hazard:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the ﬂ oor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as ﬂ oor damage could occur.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard:

Keep ﬂ ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in ﬁ re, explosion, or death.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO USE

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 ﬂ ow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

INSTALLATION (continued)

1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled

and installed on a solidly constructed ﬂ oor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the ﬂ oor. 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 20~120 psi or 138~827 kPa or 1.4~8.4 kgf/cm² on models without a water ﬁ lter and 40~120 psi or 276~827 kPa or

2.8~8.4 kgf/cm² on models with a water ﬁ lter.

Shock Hazard:

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

4. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may

result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24 inches (61 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 always recommended 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.

Set Screw

Removing Refrigerator Handle

Loosen the set screws with a 3/2 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.

Allen

Wrench

Mounting Fasteners

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 ﬁ tting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3/2 in Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners

need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen wrench.

Mounting Fasteners

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended 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 FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on

this page.

Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle 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 FREEZER DOOR HANDLE

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on

this page.

Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

Place the handle on the door by ﬁ tting 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.

WARNING

When the customer takes apart the handle or assemble it from a refrigerator, please be cautious of following things.

Hold the handle with your own hand to make sure not • to drop the handle to the ﬂ oor or instep while taking apart the handle from a refrigerator.

Do not swing the handle towards people or animals • after taking apart the handle.

Insert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper • bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set screws to ﬁ x the handle.

Check if there’s any gap between the door and handle • after ﬁ xing the handle.

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins

from the doors.

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.

To remove the left refrigerator door:

On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out of the collet ﬁ tting on the connector by pressing the ﬁ tting release ring (see picture below).

(1)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(2)

(3)

(5)

(8)

1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

2. Remove the cover.

3. Pull out the tube (3).

4. Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).

5. Remove the grounding screw (5).

6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,

be careful that the door does not fall forward.

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

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

To remove the right refrigerator door:

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(5)

1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

2. Remove the cover.

3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be

careful that the door does not fall forward.

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

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

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door

1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).

2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Rotate lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge.

3. Install the grounding screw (5) and connect the two wire harnesses (4).

4. Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left door into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of the cabinet until it exits through the back.

5. Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tube over  in. (15 mm).

6. Hook tabs on left side of hinge cover (1) under the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

(2)

(1)

Right Door

1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9).

2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) and into place. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure hinge.

3. Hook the tabs on right side of hinge cover (2) under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(5)

(3)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

CAUTION

(4)

(10)

(9)

Collet

Tube

Scale Mark

Clip

After inserting, pull the tube to make sure that it is secure and reinsert the clip.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER

WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and

install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come o and it could cause personal injury.

NOTE: In the following ﬁ gures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket system.

by lifting the basket from the rail

HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER

Pull out each rail to full extension.

Grasp the drawer on each side and hook drawer supports

into rail tabs 2 located on both sides.

Remove the screws

of the rail on both sides.

Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

With both hands, slide each bar out simultaneously.

Lower the door into ﬁ nal position and tighten the screws

located on both sides.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket

in the rail assembly.

WARNING: If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or su ocation risk, DO NOT allow them to touch or go near the freezer drawer.

WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer drawer.

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