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USING YOUR  REFRIGERATOR

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the 
dispenser. The icemaker will produce 7 cubes per cycle 
-approximately 70-120 cubes in a 24-hour period, 
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room 
temperature, number of door openings and other 
operating conditions. 

refrige rator to b egin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full
ice production to occur. 

full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (12-
16 oz) glasses of ice.

  the automatic icemaker, press the Ice 

Maker button on the display. To turn on the automatic 
icemaker, press the button again.

120 psi (138 to 827 kPa) on models without a water 

amount and size of ice cubes.

      

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector 
mechanism, or the heating element that releases 

automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator 
is plugged in.

WHEN YOU SHOULD TURN THE ICEMAKER OFF

  for several 

hours.

minutes.

NOTE:

 The ice bin should be emptied when the Ice 

Maker button is set to 

OFF.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

if it has not yet been hooked up to water. To stop the  

the icemaker.

NOTE:

 Keeping the icemaker on before the water line 

is connected can damage the icemaker.

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PREPARING FOR VACATION

Set the Ice Maker button on the display to 

OFF

 and shut 

 

 the water supply to the refrigerator. 

NOTE:

 

The ice bin should be emptied any time the Ice 

Maker button is set to 

OFF

.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have

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by ruptured water lines or connections.

WARNING: 

Connect to a potable water supply only.

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Automatic Shuto  Arm

Summary of Contents for 795.5185 series

Page 1: ...igerator Refrigerador de Dos Puertas color number número de color P N MFL63288307 1 Sears Brands Management Corporation www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca English Español 795 5185 Models Modelos RçPDQ VWDWHV 8 6 www sears com ...

Page 2: ... Control Panel Features 15 Automatic Icemaker 17 Food Storage Guide 19 Refrigerator Section Water and Ice Dispenser 20 Refrigerator Freezer Door Bins 21 Refrigerator Drawers and Cover 21 Refrigerator Freezer Shelves 22 GRAB N GO 23 Freezer Section Ice Storage Bin 24 Water Filter 25 Care And Cleaning 29 Outside 29 Inside Walls 29 Door Liner And Gaskets 29 Plastic Parts 29 Condenser Coils 29 LED Lig...

Page 3: ...e supplied but not installed at no charge You are responsible for the labor cost of part instDOODWLRQ DIWHU WKH oUVW HDU IURP WKH GDWH RI VDOH 7KLV warranty coverage applies for only two years from the sale date in the United States and is void in Canada if the appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes light bulbs A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance or t...

Page 4: ... Food Loss Protection for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Service Promise 50 LI oUVW DWWHPSW UHSDLU RI RXU covered product can t be accomplished and product is GLVFRXQW Rç 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 for you t...

Page 5: ...u 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 do not follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions Indi...

Page 6: ...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 4 C Thawed ground meats poultry or sh that have any o odor or o color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream shou...

Page 7: ...roper disposal by a quali ed technician If you intentionally release refrigerant you may be subject to nes and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation USE OF EXTENSION CORDS WARNING Do not use extension cords or ungrounded two prong adaptors Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions the use of an extension cord is not recommended However if you still elect to ...

Page 8: ...Refrigerator Drawers Refrigerator Door Bins A G B H C I D J E F Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator NOTE 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 A B C D D E J G K I K B A C D D E G F K K K K H H J F H TM ...

Page 9: ...needs NOTE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as ces and other working environments farm houses and by clients in hotels motels and other residential environments bed and breakfast environments catering and similar non retail applications This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on...

Page 10: ... the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed poor If required adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the higher than the rear to aid in door closing Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise to raise the unit or clockwise to lower it See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT NOTE Installing on carpeting so...

Page 11: ...2 5 mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a in 6 4 mm 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 tting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screw...

Page 12: ...door causes ow out Put a large container at the end of the tube to prevent water oor Figure 1 NOTE Water hoses should be cut with a clean straight edge to avoid leaks Not Straight Damaged Stretched wire harness hinge cover upper hinge 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw at blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks not shown of the hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator cabinet Lif...

Page 13: ...lever latch and into place Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge 3 Reconnect all wire harnesses Hook the tab on the switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top Position the cover into place Insert and tighten the cover screw Reinstalling the left freezer door 1 Feed the water tubes through the lower hinge pin and place the door onto the lower hing...

Page 14: ...e to lower it It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push backward against the top of 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 counte...

Page 15: ...resh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections Be sure not to block vents while ow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become ow diagram below Temperature IMPORTANT Because air circulates between both sections any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors To prevent odor tran...

Page 16: ...hat the door is open v When you close the door the door alarrm will stop Control Lock v The Control Lock button deactivates the controls and dispenser functions When power is initially connected to the refrigerator WKH RFN IXQFWLRQ LV Rç v If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds or more The Control Lock indicator will...

Page 17: ...oid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or the heating element that releases automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in WHEN YOU SHOULD TURN THE ICEMAKER OFF for several hours minutes NOTE The ice bin should be emptied when the Ice Maker button is set to OFF NORMAL SOUNDSYOU MAY HEAR if it has not yet been hooked up to water To stop the the icemaker NOTE...

Page 18: ...e the frost that accumulates by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with a rubber spatula Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup v Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice lling it with water or other beverages Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contai...

Page 19: ...sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps ed 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 permeable wrap CAUTION Do not keep beverage can...

Page 20: ...ing so can result in severe injury CAUTION Do not dispense ice ne 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 NOTE The dispenser is equipped with a light that turns on when the dispenser pad is engaged USINGYOUR REFRIGERATOR ...

Page 21: ...To install slightly tilt up the front insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place NOTE When removing or installing the lower refrigerator drawer lift the cover to help remove or insert the drawer CAUTION Use both hands to assemble and disassemble the refrigerator drawers The compartments are heavy lled with food and may cause injury if dropped Open the refrigerator door fully when...

Page 22: ...sudden temperature changes or impact NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Detaching the shelf Remove all items from the shelf Lift the front of the shelf slightly to disengage the rail stops Pull the shelf forward about halfway keeping the front of the shelf slightly lifted Holding the shelf with both hands tilt the shelf and pull it out Assembling the shelf Tilt the fr...

Page 23: ... The GRAB N GO Case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment CAUTION Remove contents from GRAB N GO case before disassembly 1 To remove the GRAB N GO case lift up and pull out 2 To replace the GRAB N GO case line the tabs on the GRAB N GO Case with the slots on the door and push down until it snaps into place GRAB N GO Door Bins The GRAB N GO inner and outer door bins are removable for easy c...

Page 24: ...s the ice cubes made by the icemaker If you need to remove the ice storage bin do so as follows NOTE Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it Lift the ice storage bin slightly and pull it out as shown in the gure USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...

Page 25: ... call U S A 1 844 553 6667 and in Canada call 1 800 469 4663 You may also purchase online at www sears com 1 Remove the old water olter Press the push button to open the lter cover NOTE lter causes a small amount of water around 1 oz or 25 cc to drain Place lter cover to lter upright once it is removed to prevent any remaining water from lter Pull the water lter downward and pull out Make sure to ...

Page 26: ...Class I 0 5 to 1 0 m 5 600 000 pts mL At least 10 000 particles mL 99 3 73 000 pts ml N A 85 Asbestos 170 MFL 107 to 108 MFL bers greater than 10 m in length 99 1 MFL N A 99 Atrazine 0 0087 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 2 0 003 mg L 0 003 mg L N A Benzene 0 017 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 97 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A Carbofuran 0 073 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 8 0 001 mg L 0 04 mg L N A Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 ...

Page 27: ...nd use of this system v Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes v 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 v Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur If water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester Contact a plumbing profe...

Page 28: ...uirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants so ts eb sA st sy 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 Service Flow Conditions of Ce...

Page 29: ...erior 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 water...

Page 30: ...to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean wipe and dry thoroughly 4 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them toget...

Page 31: ...r if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to re ll after heavy usage If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed quali ed 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 diameter to connec...

Page 32: ...s 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 in the wall or oor behind the refri...

Page 33: ...copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the tting 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall 12 START THE ICEMAKER Set the Ice Maker button to...

Page 34: ...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 it is easy to nd and close the door as soon as the fo...

Page 35: ...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 con rm 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 are opened oft...

Page 36: ...nside of 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 w...

Page 37: ...y to contact a plumber Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi 138 827 kPa on models without a water lter and between 40 and 120 psi 276 827 kPa on models with a water lter If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Not dispensing ice Doors are not closed completely Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open ...

Page 38: ... remove trapped air and contaminants from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon 9 5 l amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser 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 ic...

Page 39: ...ately 20 to 30 oz 0 6 0 9 liter Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the rst glass dispensed may be warm Discard the rst 10 oz 0 3 liter Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the icemaker Water...

Page 40: ...rmal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant owing 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 audib...

Page 41: ...tor Doors are di cult to open The gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer 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 equal...

Page 42: ...do so by the Diagnostics Team agent 1 Lock the display To lock the display press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds If the ve minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 2 Open the right refrigerator door NOTE v For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted v If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data...

Page 43: ...43 NOTES ...

Page 44: ... www kenmore com www sears ca In Canada 1 800 469 4663 To purchase a protection agreement on a serviceable product Call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada 1 800 827 6655 U S A Au Canada pour service en français Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 361 6665 Canada Kenmor...

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