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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR

Guía para el Uso y Cuidado

CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien

Models / Modelos / Modèles

795.7834#, 795.7835#

#=color number, número de color, numéro de couleur

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

MFL56815601	Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.	www.sears.com
Printed in Mexico

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version	2
Warranty	3
Protection Agreements	4
Safety Instructions	5
Grounding Require ments	6
Parts and Features	7
Refrigerator Installation	8-15
Unpacking Your Refrigerator	8
Installation	8
Base Grille	8
Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors	9-14
Leveling and Door Alignment	15
Using Your Refrigerator	16-23
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation	16
Multi Flow	16
Setting the Controls	16
Adjusting Controls Settings	17
Water Dispenser	17
Food Storage Guide	18
Storing Frozen Food	18
Refrigerator Shelves	19
Humidity Contro Crisperl	20
Modular Door Bins	20

Dairy Corner	20
Dairy Corner	20
Chef Fresh / Snack Pan	20
Can Rack	21
Egg box	21
Ice Bin	21
Durabase	21
Durabase Divider	22
Glide Out Drawer Basket	22
Filter	23
Care and Cleaning	24-25
General Cleaning Tips	24
Outside	24
Inside Walls	24
Door Liner and Gaskets	24
Plastic Parts	24
Condenser Coils	24
Light Bulb Replacement	24-25
Power Interruptions	25
When you go on vacation	25
About the Automatic Icemaker	26
Connecting the Water Line	27-29
Troubleshooting Guide	30-33
Customer Service	Back Cover

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WARRANTY

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

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Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOMER 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.

Five Year Limited Warranty on Sealed Refrigeration System

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

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

5.Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended with the product.

6.Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than purpose.

7.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new KenmoreR 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 ProtectionAgreement 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 call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a ”talking owner’s manual.”

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

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 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.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6655.

Sears Installation Service

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

1-800-4-MY-HOME R .

$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is’ the result of mechanical failure of any Covered refrigerator or freezer.

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

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 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETYMESSAGES

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:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

CAUTION	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.

WARNING

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

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 NOTstore or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a 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. (Aburnedout light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen, causing damage.

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

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.

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 NOTplace fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

DO NOTrefreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department ofAgriculture 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 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 should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid 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 affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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.

CFC DISPOSAL

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.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used	If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm	the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
stratospheric ozone.	qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is	refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or	under provisions of environmental legislation.
recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to
the collecton center of waste material and can be reused
after rework (recycling).
For take back, please contact with the local agency.

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 which cannot be turned off 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.

Do not,under any circumstances,cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired

setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions,we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use

an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-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.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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A	N
B	M
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D	L
	K
E	J
F
G	I
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Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE:This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below.The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

A	Refrigerator Light	I	Glide-Out Drawer Basket
B	Refrigerator Shelves	J	Freezer Light
C	Snack Pan	K Egg Box
D	Crisper	L	Modular Door Bins
E	Adjusta Cube Ice Maker	M	Can Rack*
F	Ice Bin	N	Dairy Corner

G Durabase O Filter

H Divider

*On some models

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

3.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.

CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before usign. Do not remove any warning type

labels, the model and serial number label, or the techsheet (on some models), that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

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

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

INSTALLATION

1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture.

2. 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 slightly 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 (		) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise (	) to lower it.	8

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1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3.Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before 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.

WARNING:

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

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

To remove the base grille:

1.Grasp the grille with both hands.

2.Pull the grille toward yourself.

To install the base grille:

1.Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2.Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place.

A proper distance from adjacent items

Please keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from other things. Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges.

(2.54 cm) 1”

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

T O O L S Y O U M A Y N E E D

10 mm			1/4 in
1/4 in			3/32 in
3/8 in
Hex head socket wrench	Phillips screwdriver	Flat head screwdriver	Allen wrench

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

1.Removing Refrigerator Handle

•Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32”) Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

2.Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

•Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 2.5 mm (3/32”) Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1.Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

•Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

2.Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

•Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench.

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