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Kenmore 795.7131 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Models: 795.7131*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

*

= color number

P/N MFL67851501
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoff man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.com

www.sears.ca

®

Use & Care Guide

English

Summary of Contents for 795.7131 Series

Page 1: ...eezer Refrigerator color number P N MFL67851501 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 Use Care Guide English ...

Page 2: ...Controls 17 18 Automatic Icemaker 19 Food Storage Guide 20 Refrigerator Section Refrigerator Shelves 21 Humidity Controlled Crisper 22 Pantry Drawer 22 Dairy Bin 23 Door Bins 23 Freezer Section Ice Bin 24 Durabase 24 Durabase Divider 24 Pullout Drawer 24 Care And Cleaning 25 29 General Cleaning Tips 25 Outside 25 Inside Walls 25 Door Liner And Gaskets 25 Plastic Parts 25 Condenser Coils 25 Light R...

Page 3: ...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 exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitn...

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: ...rt 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 which if not avoided may re...

Page 6: ...doned 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 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 ...

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: ...hased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Temperature Control Refrigerator Light Refrigerator Shelves Humidity Controlled Crispers Pantry Articulating Mullion Ice Maker Ice Bin Durabase Divider Durabase Pull Out Drawer Freezer Light Door Bins Dairy Bin A I B J C K D L E M F N G H A B C F G H I N M L K J D E ...

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: ...pen the doors 5 If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi 2 8 kgf cm2 4 2 kgf cm2 less than 2 0 3 0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz capacity Please refer to Connecting the Water Line section for more information on a reverse osmosis filtration system PRIOR TO USE 1 Clean your ...

Page 11: ...move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page Replacing the Refrigerator Door Handle Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the se...

Page 12: ...ated on the lower side of the handle with a in 3 1 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 NOTE Removing the doors is the recommended procedure when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below WARNING When assemb...

Page 13: ... 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 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 base grille or bottom of the refrigerato...

Page 14: ...he wire harness 4 6 Replace the hinge cover 5 Insert and tighten the cover screws 6 Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door install right door first 1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 2 Align the door with the cabinet 3 Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge 4 Replace the hinge cover 1 Insert an...

Page 15: ... 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 the 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 near the freezer dr...

Page 16: ...s This makes it easier to adjust the legs Place a level on top of the cabinet to check if the refrigerator is level from side to side 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 counterclockwise to the left It may take several more turns and you should turn both ...

Page 17: ...ir circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator Doing so will restrict airflow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup See the air flow diagram below Temperature NOTE When changing control settings wait 2...

Page 18: ...seconds The control panel will beep and the temperature settings will display to confirm that Demo Mode is deactivated Use the same procedure to activate Demo Mode USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in Articulating Mullion This feature is a metal strip attached t...

Page 19: ...stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy tase stale and shrink Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice WARNING Personal Inj...

Page 20: ...itting 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 permeable wrap CAUT...

Page 21: ...e special care when removing them Adjusting Shelves Split Shelf Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf 1 and lift it 2 Pull the shelf out CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Make sure that the shelf stopper is completely inserted between the wall ribs Make sure that hook...

Page 22: ...he glass 1 Lift up the glass under the crisper cover 2 Pull the glass up and out NOTE Pantry drawer not shown for clarity PANTRY DRAWER This drawer can be used for large party trays deli items and beverages Do not use this drawer for vegetables or items that require high humidity Pull forward to open Lift slightly and pull out to remove REMOVING THE HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER 1 To remove pull the...

Page 23: ... and the 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 Pullout Drawer and then the Freezer Drawer CAUTION Pinch hazard Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the freezer drawer when opening and closing DAIRY BIN...

Page 24: ...s of different sizes 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 children or pets to touch or go near the drawer 1 2 PULLOUT DRAWER 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the drawer up and out making sure to clear the rail system 2 To replace ...

Page 25: ...e 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 the 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 Be ...

Page 26: ...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 WARNING 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 ...

Page 27: ...n 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 diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water suppl...

Page 28: ...l be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and their 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 the 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 drill...

Page 29: ... copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting 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 icemaker power s...

Page 30: ...n its side it is necessary for the refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power Cooling System runs too much Refrigerator is replacing an older model Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door o...

Page 31: ...he temperature is too warm adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls section for more information Defrost cycle has recently completed During the defrost cycle the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restor...

Page 32: ...ion Frost or ice crystals on frozen food inside 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 e...

Page 33: ...open Icemaker shutoff arm or sensor obstructed If your icemaker is equipped with an ice shutoff arm make sure that the arm moves freely If your icemaker is equipped with the electronic ice shutoff sensor make sure that there is a clear path between the two sensors Reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pre...

Page 34: ...enser by the condenser fan Normal 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 norm...

Page 35: ...r 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 rol...

Page 36: ...y of speaking directly to our trained specialists The specialist records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue providing a fast and effective diagnosis If you experience problems with your refrigerator call 1 800 4 MY HOME Only use the Kenmore Connect System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team The transmission sounds that you will hear are ...

Page 37: ...37 NOTES ...

Page 38: ... owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Re...

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