Kenmore 795.7409 User Manual Download

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Use & Care Guide

Models: 795.7409*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

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

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.com

www.sears.ca

English

Summary of Contents for 795.7409

Page 1: ...dels 795 7409 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator color number Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoﬀman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears com www sears ca English ...

Page 2: ...maker 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 Air Filter 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 ...

Page 3: ...bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other tha...

Page 4: ...od 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 25 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes to schedule service...

Page 5: ...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 do not follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions Indicates an imminently hazardous situation ...

Page 6: ...you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents child entrapment and suffocation 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...

Page 7: ...d it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet 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 If you are throwing away your old refrigerator make sure the refrigerant is r...

Page 8: ...ore Connect Speaker M Air Filter N Adjustable Dairy Bin O Refrigerator Shelves P Adjustable Door Bins Q Air Tight Crisper R Convenience Bin S Top Pullout Drawer T Middle Pullout Drawer U Durabase A Refrigerator Light B Water Filter C Fixed Door Bins D Ice Compartment Icemaker and Ice Bin E Refrigerator Light side F Articulating Mullion G Water Tank Cover H Humidity Controlled Crisper I Temperature...

Page 9: ...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 Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Excessive Weight Hazard Your refrige...

Page 10: ... 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 PRIOR TO USE 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping 2 Install accesso...

Page 11: ...the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Allen Wrench HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mountin...

Page 12: ...cated 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 in Allen wrench 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 When assembling or disassembling the ha...

Page 13: ...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 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply to the refriger...

Page 14: ...cale mark Fully insert the tube over in 15 mm 6 Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 Right Door 1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 9 2 Fit the top hinge 4 over the hinge lever latch 5 and into place Rotate the lever 3 counterclockwise to secure the hinge 3 Hook the tabs on ...

Page 15: ...sides With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly Grasp the drawer on each side and hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 located on both sides 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 suﬀocation risk DO NOT allow them to touch or go ne...

Page 16: ...ht off 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 NOTE Your refrigerator is uniquely designed with two ...

Page 17: ...p 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 ...

Page 18: ...o Auto mode Auto mode is the default mode Press the Air Filter button once for Max mode Air Filter Reset When the Change icon turns on the air filter needs to be replaced After replacing the air filter press and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off It is recommended to change the air filter approximately every 6 months Ice Maker ON OFF To switch the icemaker ON o...

Page 19: ...k function is activated no other buttons will work The dispenser pad is also deactivated To disable the Lock function press and hold the Control Lock button for approximately three seconds 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 ...

Page 20: ...osed tightly the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice NOTE Emptying the ice bin is recommended if the icemaker ON OFF button on the control panel is set to OFF for an extended period of time 1 Pull or push the door handle to open or close the ice compartment 2 To remove the in door ice bin grip the front h...

Page 21: ...ction 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 or 340 455 cc glasses of ice Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff feeler arm can interrupt ice production Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation To increase ice production use the Ultra Ice function This function increases both i...

Page 22: ...affected Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the water supply and contact Sears Home Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME WHEN TO SET ICEMAKER TO OFF When the water supply ...

Page 23: ...ith 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 permeabl...

Page 24: ... pad is engaged WARNING Do not put your fingers up the ice chute opening Doing so can result in severe injury CAUTION Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses China or crystal can break Some dripping may occur after dispensing Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Push Dispenser Switch ...

Page 25: ... to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 25 REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to ﬁt diﬀerent heights of items will make ﬁnding the exact item you want easier Doing so will also reduce the amount of ti...

Page 26: ... out 3 To install slightly tilt up the front insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place Meat Deli Produce Select TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PANTRY DRAWER The Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can keep the compartment at a slightly different temperature than the refrigerator section This drawer can be used for large pa...

Page 27: ...n the inside of the filter cover Remove the filter from the cover and replace it with a new filter FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN 1 Pull the Freezer Drawer and the top Pullout Drawer out as far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 To replace pull both drawers out as far as possible and set the bin in its correct position in the Pullout Drawer Close the Pu...

Page 28: ...o crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suﬀocation risk DO NOT allow children or pets to touch or go near the drawer 1 2 PULLOUT DRAWER Top Drawer 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension In case of left side push hook aside as you see below using the tool such as ﬂat screwdriver In case of right side push hook aside using your ﬁnger And then lift the front of the...

Page 29: ...he top shelf located below the water filter is in the highest position it will need to be removed prior to replacing the water filter To remove any shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf 1 and lift it 2 Pull the shelf out 2 Replace with a new water filter Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o rings With water filter tabs in the horizontal position pu...

Page 30: ... 108 MFL fibers greater than 10 μm in length 99 1 MFL N A 99 J 0004928 Atrazine 0 0094 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 7 0 00005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A J 00049293 Benzene 0 016 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 96 7 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A J 00049300 Carbofuran 0 08 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 1 0 002 mg L 0 04 mg L N A J 00049294 Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 2 0 00004 mg L 0 0002 mg L N A J 00051975 P Dichlorobenzene 0 22...

Page 31: ...leakage Read and follow the Water Filter instructions before installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi 827 kPa Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain of how to check your water pressure Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur If water hammer conditions ex...

Page 32: ... met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants s o t s e b s A s t s y C Lead Mercury 2 4 D Reduction Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Lindane p Dichlorobenzene Toxaphene Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Organic Contaminants 200 gal Rated Service Capacity 0 5 gpm Rated Ser...

Page 33: ...terior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter wate...

Page 34: ...ll 4 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a Compartment Lamp either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the mo...

Page 35: ...e the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements CAUTION Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper Tubing in outer diame...

Page 36: ...R shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 5 TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the tubing 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled i...

Page 37: ...aks occur at the water line connections 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR 1 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve 2 Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the ...

Page 38: ... in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order to conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so i...

Page 39: ...he Controls section for more information Defrost cycle has recently completed During the defrost cycle the temperature of each compartment may raise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed Interior moisture buildup Doors are opened often or for long periods of time When the doors a...

Page 40: ...f sealed package Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package This is normal for food items with a high water content Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long period of time Icemaker is not making enough ice Demand exceeds ice storage capacity The icemaker will pro...

Page 41: ...or install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Low house water supply pressure 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 If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber or install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Not dispensing ice Doors are not closed c...

Page 42: ...penser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF The dispenser panel is locked Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser The dispenser is not set for water dispensing The dispenser can be set for ice or water Make certain that the control panel is set for the proper operation Press the Water button on the control panel to dispense water Ref...

Page 43: ...ed Depending on your specific model the water storage capacity will range from approximately 20 to 30 oz Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 10 oz Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connecting...

Page 44: ...mal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system Normal Operation Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature Normal Operation Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibrations may make an audi...

Page 45: ...er air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Leveling legs are not adjusted properly Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section Floor is not level It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or ro...

Page 46: ...efrigerator you will be quickly relayed to a Kenmore Connect team agent Only use the Kenmore Connect feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team agent 1 Lock the display To lock the display press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds If the display has been locked for over five minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your p...

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