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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7230*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Congelador Inferior Refrigerador

*

 

= color number, número de color

P/N MFL67227102
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 / Español 

®

Summary of Contents for 795.7230

Page 1: ...tom Freezer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigerador color number número de color P N MFL67227102 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 Español ...

Page 2: ...trols 17 18 Automatic Icemaker 19 Food Storage Guide 20 Refrigerator Section Refrigerator Shelves 21 Humidity Controlled Crisper 22 Pantry Drawer 22 Dairy Bin 22 Door Bin 23 Freezer Section Durabase Removal and Replacement 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 2...

Page 3: ...ance 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 the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cle...

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 10 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: ...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 resul...

Page 6: ...ndoned 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 o...

Page 7: ...unded 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 CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician If you intentionally release this ...

Page 8: ...efrigerator 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 Refrigerator Temperature Control Refrigerator Light Shelves Optibin Crisper Pantry Articulating Mullion Ice Maker Ice Bin Durabase Durabase divider Pull Out Drawer Freezer Light Door Bins Dairy Bin A I B J C K D L E M F N G H On some models A B C D E F G ...

Page 9: ... fluids or 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 Y...

Page 10: ...inimum 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 BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION To remove the base grille 1 Open the Freezer Drawer Drawer not shown for clarity 2 Once the drawer is open and there is sufficient clearance remove the screws on the...

Page 11: ...ndle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a in 6 4 mm Allen wrench 11 HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 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 th...

Page 12: ...e the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below 12 HOW TO REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 1 8 in Allen wrench NOTE I...

Page 13: ...en 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 refrigerator before installing Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Do not put hands feet or other...

Page 14: ...sition the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 14 Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door install right door first 1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 1 2 Fit top hinge 2 over hinge lever latch 3 and into place Rotate lever 4 counterclockwise to secure hinge 3 Hook the tabs on right side of hinge cover 5 under the edge of the top hinge and position the cover in place Insert ...

Page 15: ... tighten the screws 3 located on both 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 r...

Page 16: ...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 3 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 It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the s...

Page 17: ...ough 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 air flow diagram below Temperature CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion please make sure that the refrigerator doo...

Page 18: ...nd Ultra Ice buttons at the same time for five 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 the Demo Mode Door Alarm When power is connected to the refrigerator the door alarm is initially set to ON When you press the Door Alarm button the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm funct...

Page 19: ...OWER SWITCH TO OFF O When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NOTE The ice bin should be emptied when the icemaker ON OFF switch is turned to the OFF position WARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the...

Page 20: ...id plastic containers with 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 ...

Page 21: ... remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To reinstall a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots Folding Shelf on some models You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles...

Page 22: ...for clarity PANTRY DRAWER on some models Pull forward to open Lift slightly and pull it out to remove REMOVING THE HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension 2 Lift the front of the crisper up then pull it straight out 3 To install slightly tilt up the front insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place DAIRY BIN 1 To remove the dairy bin simply li...

Page 23: ...rawer 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 EGG ...

Page 24: ...be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items 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 front of the draw...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 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 fo...

Page 27: ...he 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 supply B...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...e 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 ...

Page 30: ...temperatures Clicking The defrost control 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 Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant the water line or items stored on top of the refrigerator Whooshing Evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refr...

Page 31: ...uire more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology The room temperature is warmer than normal The compressor will run longer under warm conditions At normal room temperatures 70 F expect your compressor to run about 40 to 80 of the time Under warmer conditions expect it to run even more often The refrigerator should not be operated above 110 F The door is opened often or...

Page 32: ... the door Refer to Refrigerator Features for more information on the Articulating Mullion Frost or ice crystals on frozen food The door is not closing properly See Doors will not close completely in the Troubleshooting section The door is opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost Ice has bad taste or odor The icemaker was recently installed Di...

Page 33: ...N OFF switch and confirm it is in the ON I position There is something on the ice detecting sensor Foreign substances or frost on the ice detecting sensor can interrupt ice production Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation The temperature setting for the freezer is too warm The recommended temperature for the freezer compartment for normal ice production is 0 F If the...

Page 34: ...the setting one increment at a time see the Adjusting Control Settings section Refer to the Setting the Controls section Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator or freezer Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wr...

Page 35: ...e minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Frozen food in refrigerator compartment The temperature control in the refrigerator compartment is set too cold Press the Refrigerator Temp button to set the refrigerator compartment to a warmer temperature Refrigerator is installed in a cold location When room temperature is below 41 F 5 C food can freeze The refriger...

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