Page 1: ... INFCRIEUR RI FRIGCRATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien 70 Models Modelos Modeles 795 7973 7974 7975 79761 color number nOmero de color numero de couleur mmtrio MFL37933511 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com Printed in Korea Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears ca ...
Page 2: ...e 18 Storing Frozen Food 19 P Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 19 Refrigerator Shelves 20 Bottle Holder Option 20 Humidity Controlled Crisper 21 Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper 21 Glide N Serve 21 Modular Door Bin 21 Dairy Bin 21 P Freezer Section Tilting Door 22 Tilt Out Door Basket 22 Extra Ice Bin 22 Durabase 23 Durabase Divider 23 PullOut Drawer 23 Filter 24 Care And Cleaning 25 26 Ge...
Page 3: ...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 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...
Page 4: ...ood Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer 1_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised I_ 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 for you to s...
Page 5: ... the area Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any 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 wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Some models h...
Page 6: ...ovides 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 personal responsib...
Page 7: ...eatures shown below may not match your model 0 Refrigerator Light p 25 Filter Inside p 24 Modular Door Bins p 21 _ Fixed door bin Fixed door bin Refrigerator Shelves p 20 _ Ice Room p 17 Ice Maker and Ice Bucket _D Humidity Controlled Crisper p 21 _ _ Glide N Serve p 21 Extra Ice Bin p 22 Pullout Drawer p 23 Durabase p 23 _ Divider p 23 _ Tilt Out Door Basket p 22 _ Dairy Bin p 21 Bottle Holder p ...
Page 8: ...the refrigerator in a wet or damp area Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker CAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or moisture INSTALLATION To minimize noise and vibration the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended Never install the refrigerator on...
Page 9: ...Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 2 5mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench Set Screw Mounting Fasteners Allen Wrench 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 3 32 2 5mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the h...
Page 10: ...with a 3 32 2 5mm Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners 2 Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3 32 2 5mm Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tig...
Page 11: ...ver latch 8 CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 8 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching surface To remove the right refrigerator door _ _ _ _ j 2 3 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 lift up the cover 2 2 Remove the cover 3 Disconnect the wire harness...
Page 12: ...er hinge lever latch 8 and into place Rotate lever 6 clockwise to secure hinge 3 Install the grounding screw 5 and connect the three wire harnesses 4 4 Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it out on the backplate 5 Insert the water supply tube 3 into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tube over 5 8 15 mm 6 Hook tab on door switch side...
Page 13: ...humbs 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 separate it from the rails _ CAUTION When you remove the drawer do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal injury With both hands hold the center bar and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultane...
Page 14: ...wer door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side _ Right Rail Cover Left _ _ Rail Cover _J_ Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail covers Assembly Hole With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly _ WARNING To prevent accidental child a...
Page 15: ... easier to adjust the legs 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 legs clockwise It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food door...
Page 16: ...lter Reset When the FILTER RESET indicator light turns on you have to change the water filter Press the FILTER RESET button for 3 seconds to turn the indicator light off You need to change the water filter approximately every 6 months Light Light Sensor If the light is set Auto mode dispenser light will automatically turn on and off according to the brightness of room detected by light sensor Alar...
Page 17: ...ightly If the ice bank door is not closed tightly the cold air in the ice bank will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice NOTE To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for more than a few hours 1 Push on the latch firmly where noted to close the ice bank door...
Page 18: ... lower F wait 24 hours then re check Move items out of airstream REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set REFRIGERATOR control one degree higher C or two degrees higher F wait 24 hours then re check FREEZER section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set FREEZER control one degree higher C or two degrees higher F wait 24 hours then re che...
Page 19: ... Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the qualit...
Page 20: ...es from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To 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 _ CAUTION 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 Folding Shelf You can store taller items such as a gallon contain...
Page 21: ...han refrigerator This drawer can be used for large party trays deli items or beverages but this drawer can t be used for ve letable COLD TEMP CONTROL COLDER Controls The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer Set control level to COLD print on surface to provide normal refrigerator temperature Use the COLDER print on surface setting for meats or other deli items NOTE Cold air directed...
Page 22: ...kets To replace basket 1 Insert bracket into one side Hook end of basket into bracket 2 Hook other basket end into other bracket Push bracket down into place 3 Be sure back of basket goes behind retention tab on each bracket EXTRA ICE BIN 1 To remove the ice bin from the upper drawer pull out the drawer as far as possible 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 To install pull out the drawer as m...
Page 23: ...rawer and pull it out in _ direction To install reposition the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer after pulling out both rails as much as possible and gently push down both left and right side while checking the hook on the front part DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections WARNING If the Durabase divider is removed there is eno...
Page 24: ...d the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds indicator light will go out 1 Remove the old cartridge Place a container under the hole of filter holder NOTE When filter is being removed the water drains through the hole Push it in firmly until you can turn it Using its handle twist cartridge about 1 4 turn You will hear a snap when it clicks into place Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise 3...
Page 25: ... to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator _ CAUTION While cleaning the inside do not spray water DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use wind...
Page 26: ...igerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 4 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 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 WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to p...
Page 27: ...t Selection Button The cube size will vary depending on the Water Amount Selection Setting as well as the water pressure of the connected water line NOTE It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin Even when the water pipe is not connected and the Ice Maker is turned on the water valve operates The noise is generated because the water pipe is not connected which d...
Page 28: ...avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door and passage Never remove the icemaker cover If you find ice or water dispensed unexpectedly turn off the water supply and contact an Authorized Service Center Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days a year and select the option to locate an authorized servicer WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will ...
Page 29: ...ater filter Power drill 1 2 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 29 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 the r...
Page 30: ... fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely Saddle Type Shutoff Valve _ Packing Nut _ Outlet Valve Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out...
Page 31: ...Ferrule_ _ sleeve t___ _ efrigerator Connection 1 4 Tubing 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SH UTOFF 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 against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall _ CAUTION Check to see if water drip...
Page 32: ...ay hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle You can hear the noise occurred from the icing fan at the freezer or the left side of the refrigerator when doors are open REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if Then The power supply cord is unplugged Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage A ...
Page 33: ...y shut If they will not shut all the way see Doors will not close completely 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 on pages 25 26 DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY Check if Then The refrigerator is not level See Leveling and Door Alignment section on page 15 Food packages are blo...
Page 34: ...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 pan will take longer to evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE Check if Then The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on page 32 THE ICEMAKER IS...
Page 35: ...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 refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 16 Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If t...
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