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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

section.

Door left open.

Check to see if something is holding the door open.

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub

a thin coat of appliance polish or paraffin wax on the
gaskets after cleaning.

The door is reopened within a short time after having

When you open the door, warmer air enters the

been opened.

refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a

vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes
to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

may be clogged.

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

opens more easily.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK

Icemaker power switch in the

O (off)

position.

Move the switch to the

I (on)

position.

Water supply turned off or not connected.

See the

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

section.

Freezer compartment too warm.

Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal

Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker

Level cubes by hand or shake the bin occasionally.

to shut off.

Check if...

Then...

temperature.

TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP

The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates

Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and

from the freezer to the fresh food section and

move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow.

back again through air vents in the wall dividing

Refer to

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

the two sections.

section for the location of air vents.

Check if...

Then...

Summary of Contents for 795.5131 Series

Page 1: ...or Refrigerador de Dos Puertas Réfrigérateur Côte à Côte color number número de color le numéro de la couleur P N MFL63282402 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears ca Models Modelos Modèles 795 5131 795 5132 ...

Page 2: ...g Requirements Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation Base Grille Installation Leveling The Refrigerator Door Handle Removal Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Doors Door Alignment Connecting The Water Line Before You Begin What You Will Need Installation Instructions Refrigerator Features Using Your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Control Panel Features A...

Page 3: ...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 those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and ...

Page 4: ...fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product 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 someone you can trust will be working on your product 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of ...

Page 5: ... 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 filament A burned out 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 fre...

Page 6: ...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 per...

Page 7: ... 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 Failure to do so can result in back or other injury 1 Avoid placing ...

Page 8: ...egs shown in picture below Rotate legs clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HANDLE REMOVAL TYPE 1 Identify your handle type NOTE It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If necessary follow the directions below to remove the door handles NOTE If...

Page 9: ... hinge cover screw 1 3 Rotate the hinge lever 3 clockwise Lift the top hinge 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks not shown on the cabinet underside of the cover 2 Lift up the cover 4 Lift the door from the lower hinge pin 5 Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching surface Type 2 Type 1 4 free of the hinge lever latch 5 3 4 5 Rivet NOTE Regardless of the type of hinge lev...

Page 10: ...nge lever latch 7 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 Type 2 Type 1 6 5 Rivet NOTE Regardless of the type of hinge lever removal process is the same 7 Reinstalling the right refrigerator door 2 Fit top hinge 4 over hinge lever latch 5 into place Rotate lever 3 counterclockwise to secure 3 Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top Position cover 2 into place Insert and tighten cover scr...

Page 11: ...ise Right leveling leg Height difference difference Height difference Height difference Type 2 Adjusting tools wrench 8 mm and wrench 19 mm Adjust the level when the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door during the installation of the refrigerator AFTER LEVELING THE DOOR HEIGHT Make sure the front leveling legs are completely touching the floor Height difference Height difference Using ...

Page 12: ... PSI bar and 8 2 bar on models 2 8 with a Power drill Adjustable Wrench Flat head and Phillips screwdrivers 12 7 mm or Two 6 35 mm outer diameter compression nuts and 2 Ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to...

Page 13: ...ve out from the wall after installation Vertical Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp Washer Inlet End Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely NOTE Co...

Page 14: ... in the I on position fitting 6 35 mm Tubing Refrigerator Connection NOTES Before making the connection to the refrigerator be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet If your refrigerator does not have a water filter we recommend installing one If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator s water valve install the filter in ...

Page 15: ...the features shown below may not match your model Refrigerator Door Rack Opaque Crystal J L K Refrigerator Shelf Vegetable Drawer I Snack Pan For storage of meat or fresh food Water Filter H Refrigerator Lamp M Dairy Corner Drawer Plastic Wire B C D A E F G Freezer Door Rack For storage of dairy products such as butter and cheese Freezer Lamp Base Grille Freezer Shelf With deco Without deco Automa...

Page 16: ...urs 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections As shown in the illustration below cool air enters through the refrigerator of the freezer sectio...

Page 17: ...fter the door is closed or the display button is pressed You can change the display to always ON by pressing the Freezer Temp and Ultra Ice buttons at the same time for 5 seconds A tone will sound indicating that the display is ON Display Off Mode Deactivated To return to Display Off Mode press the same two buttons for 5 seconds Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 A newly installed refrigera...

Page 18: ...ood added Heavy ice usage Air vents blocked by items Room temperature very warm Very cold room temperature Controls not set correctly for your conditions Controls not set correctly for your conditions REFRIGERATOR section too warm FREEZER section too warm ice not made fast enough Compressor does not cycle often enough REFRIGERATOR section too cold FREEZER section too cold Press the REFRIGERATOR co...

Page 19: ...s Non permeable plastic wraps may break if they freeze Containers without tight lids Thin semi permeable wrap before freezing saves energy Heavy duty aluminum foil also dry out frozen food Plastic coated paper a reliable cookbook freezing methods Bread wrappers can close tightly Packaging Do not use Freezing NOTE FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture pr...

Page 20: ...er has the following dimensions Depth Width Height We suggest you use a container that is within the specifications for better performance WATER AND ICE DISPENSER Your refrigerator has a mechanism that can dispense cool water and ice cubes without opening the door The tray can easily be removed by pressing down and lifting it out First push the tray in the area labeled PUSH then place your finger ...

Page 21: ...ts or vegetables with skins between VEGETABLES and FRUIT FRUIT Lets moist air out of crisper for best storage VEGETABLES FRUIT ICEMAKER If you need access to the icemaker follow these steps COVER 1 2 Lift the ice shelf as shown and pull it out To assemble the ice storage bin while pushing it in NOTE Make sure the bin is fully engaged into the auger drive If not rotate the auger drive in the direct...

Page 22: ...ke sure to keep shelf horizontal while removing otherwise it may drop 1 2 C A U T I O N Be careful when pulling out the shelf If you apply too much force it may hit the refrigerator door and damage it or you could hurt yourself 3 Carefully lift the shelf up fully l Tilt the shelf m and pull forward to remove it n 5 4 Door SNACK PAN To remove the snack pan cover pull the snack pan out a bit Lift th...

Page 23: ...oward you 2 2 3 3 FREEZER SHELF To assemble or disassemble the freezer shelf follow the next steps 1 Pull the shelf towards the front The shelf hook will contact the support on the guide Lift the shelf so the hook clears the guide support view detail Detail Hook Hook 1 Support guide ...

Page 24: ...rs call 1 800 4 MY HOME WATER FILTER Filter Reset When the Filter Reset icon turns on you have to change the water filter Press the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds to turn the icon off Before removing or installing water filter 1 IMPORTANT Turn off household water supply 2 Take out the top shelf and move it to the lowest level A Removing the water filter 1 For first time installation remove filt...

Page 25: ...cement filter visit your local Sears store or call 1 800 4 MYHOME C A U T I O N Visit us on the web at www sears com Performance Data Sheet Models Number ADQ72910902 Use with replacement cartridge ADQ72910902 W A R N I N G Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacture s recommended procedures and guidelines ...

Page 26: ...e Do not use wax stainless steel exteriors Use a product specially designed for polishing stainless steel appliances or clean with a soft cloth or clean sponge and a mild detergent dissolved in warm water Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth NOTE Avoid door surface contact with chemical products that contain Phosphate or Chlorine Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergent bleaches or cleaners co...

Page 27: ...pe and dry thoroughly To change the refrigerator and freezer lamp 1 Unplug the refrigerator 2 Remove the cover lamp by pressing upward on bottom and rotating outward 3 Remove the bulb with a counterclockwise movement 4 Replace with 40 watt maximum appliance bulb 5 Reinstall cover lamp and plug again the refrigerator 6 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape together so they don t shif...

Page 28: ...y your control type The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or refrigerator control depending on the model will also click when cycling on and off Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant the water line or items stored on top of the Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired ...

Page 29: ...erature is hotter than normal The motor will run longer under warm conditions At normal room temperatures expect your motor to run about 40 to 80 of the time Under warmer conditions expect it to run even more often These model is still more energy efficient The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added The refrigerator was recently plugged in and The refrigerator will take...

Page 30: ...r shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line Call a plumber to clear the valve may be clogged Check if Then Check if Then Check if Then opens more easily AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK Icemaker power switch in the O off position Move the switch to the I on position Water supply turned off or not connected See the CONNECTING THE WATER LINE section Freezer compartment too warm Wait 24 hou...

Page 31: ...the refrigerator self defrosts The doors are not closing completely See Doors Will Not Close Completely The doors are opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator The more the door is opened the faster the humidity builds up and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool try to get everything you need out of the refri...

Page 32: ...lled to eliminate taste and odor problems The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See CARE AND CLEANING section Ice storage bin needs cleaning Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN The refrigerator is defrosting The water will evaporate It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan It is more humid than normal Expect that the water in the defrost pa...

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