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TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2

Warranty 3

Protection Agreements 4

Safety Instructions

Grounding Require ments 6

Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

8-15

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

Installation

Base Grille

Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors

9-14

Leveling and Door Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator

16-23

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 17

Multi Flow 17

Setting the Controls 16

Adjusting Controls Settings 18

Water Dispenser 19

Food Storage Guide 19

Storing Frozen Food 19

Refrigerator Shelves 20

Snack Pan 21

Crisper Humidity Control 21

Glide Out Drawer Basket 22

Filter 23

Care and Cleaning 24-25

General Cleaning Tips 24

Crisper Cover

Ice Bin

Can Rack

Durabase

Egg box

Durabase Divider

Outside

Inside Walls

Door Liner and Gaskets

Plastic Parts

Condenser Coils

Light Bulb Replacement

24-25

Power Interruptions

When you go on vacation

About the Automatic Icemaker

Connecting the Water Line

27-29

Troubleshooting Guide

Customer Service

Back Cover

Modular Door Bins

Dairy Corner

30-33

Ice Bucket 18

Summary of Contents for 795.7840 Series

Page 1: ...TTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use Care Guide MFL472277303 Printed in Mexico CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Guía para el Uso y Cuidado 795 7840 795 7841 color number número de color numéro de couleur ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...s 18 Water Dispenser 19 Food Storage Guide 19 Storing Frozen Food 19 Refrigerator Shelves 20 Snack Pan 21 Crisper Humidity Control 21 Glide Out Drawer Basket 22 Filter 23 Care and Cleaning 24 25 General Cleaning Tips 24 Crisper Cover Ice Bin Can Rack Durabase Egg box Durabase Divider Outside 24 Inside Walls 24 Door Liner and Gaskets 24 Plastic Parts 24 Condenser Coils 24 Light Bulb Replacement 24 ...

Page 3: ...is product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than 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 me...

Page 4: ...trical damage due to power 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 spoi...

Page 5: ...ntact with a live wire 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 After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces In refrigerators with automatic icemakers ...

Page 6: ...ce extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator 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 ...

Page 7: ... The locations of the features shown below may not match your model PARTS AND FEATURES E 7 A B F N M L H G C C Q O I K J D Refrigerator Light Filter Inside ModularDoor Bins Refrigerator Shelves IceRoom IceMaker and IceBucket Pullout Drawer Turbo Motor Durabase Divider IceBin WaterT ankCover Snack Pan EggBox Dairy Corner Can Rack On some models A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Ice Bucket Ice Room Door...

Page 8: ... C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected NEXT 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as ice cube bin drawers shelves etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment 3 Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours befor...

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Page 11: ...ver screw 1 Disconnect door switch wire 2 Pull out the tube 4 CAUTION If a tube end is deformed or worn out cut the damaged portion away Disconnect wire harness 5 Remove the ground screw 6 Loosen screws 7 and lift off the top hinge 8 CAUTION When removing top hinge be careful that the door does not fall forward Right Door Loosen the cover screw 1 Disconnect door switch wire 2 Place the door on a n...

Page 12: ...rew 6 and connect the wire harness 5 Connect the door switch wire 2 Tighten the cover screw 1 Left Door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 10 Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet Replace the top hinge 8 installing hinge screws 7 to secure it Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded Support the door on the handle side while tightening And make ...

Page 13: ... you will need two people to perform the following instructions 1 Removing Pullout Drawer Pull the drawer open to full lower extension Remove the lower basket 1 by lifting basket from rail system Press both hangers with your thumbs to lift it up Separate the left and right rail cover Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separat...

Page 14: ...Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail cover With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly WARNING T o prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them t...

Page 15: ...screws This makes it easier to adjust the screws 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designe...

Page 16: ...is left open Filter Filter Reset When the FILTER RESET icon turns on you have to change the water lter Press the FILTER RESET button for 3 seconds to turn the icon o You need to change the water lter approximately every 6 months WARNING If a door is open the dispenser will not work Light The dispenser lighter is OFF after applying the power and when you press this button the dispenser light is ON ...

Page 17: ...ulates and exists at bottom where it returns to freezer MULTI FLOW Multi Flow means powerful and effective cooling operation This is especially noticeable when new food is placed in the refrigerator compartment If water or foreign substances enter the cool air vent while cleaning efficiency will be lowered In addition if gasket is damaged efficiency may be lowered because of escaping cool air Do n...

Page 18: ... USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments It is best to wait hours before doing this The mid settings indicated in the refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm CAUTIONS Throw away the first 20 ice cubes made and This is also recommended if the refrigerator...

Page 19: ...sper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Snack pan Store most chef fresh in ori...

Page 20: ...Rigid 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 freez...

Page 21: ...N Do not use the egg box as an ice storage bin in the freezer compartment The egg box can easily break if it freezes 21 NOTE Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food SNACK PAN While holding the meat tray with one hand pull it forward slightly Lift slightly and pull it out CRISPER COVER To remove cover frame 1 Remo...

Page 22: ...orrect position and then push in the drawer DRAWER ICE BIN to organize the into sections CAN RACK On some models The Can Rack holds up to beverage cans 1 T o remove the Can Rack simply lift the bin up and pull straight out 2 T o install the Can Rack slide it in above the desired FREEZER SECTION TILTING DOOR The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods How to use Tilt the door down and pu...

Page 23: ...s noticeably After changing the water filter cartridge reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressing and holding the BUTTON for 3 seconds 3 Remove the old cartridge How to change the old cartridge 2 Dispense water from the system to empty the tubing approximately for 50 seconds 1 Turn the shutoff valve off house valve Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise Pull ...

Page 24: ...oes it not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use paper towels window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base See the grille base section Use a...

Page 25: ...ou leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 T ape 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 WHEN YOU MOVE When you are ...

Page 26: ...moves up one light The higher the light position the larger the cubes will be Pressing at highest position returns indicator to lowest position WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MA Y...

Page 27: ...ater filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Power drill or adjustable wrench Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumb...

Page 28: ...o 3 turns of about 10 diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation 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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Cod...

Page 29: ...ng Fasten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator First loosen the screw fastening the clamp Next insert the tubing in the groove Finally re fasten the screw 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate ...

Page 30: ...ew refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t make Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle...

Page 31: ...y below The condenser coils are dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section 31 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD The door is not closing properly See Doors will not close completely above The door is opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost DOORS WILL NOT...

Page 32: ...E The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWL Y The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls Section Door left open Check to see if something is holding the door open THE DOORS ARE DIFFIC...

Page 33: ...r too warm move the dial one number at a time A large amount of food has just been added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours to the refrigerator or freezer for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repac...

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