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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 795.7218*

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur

*

 

= color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur

P/N  MFL62184431
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 / French

®

Summary of Contents for Elite 795.7218 Series

Page 1: ...tom Freezer Refrigerator Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur color number número de color le numéro de la couleur P N MFL62184431 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 French ...

Page 2: ...er 22 23 Food Storage Guide 24 Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 25 Refrigerator Shelves 26 Humidity Controlled Crisper 27 Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer 27 Door Bin 28 Air Filter 28 Freezer Section Extra Ice Bin 28 Durabase Removal and Replacement 29 Durabase Divider 29 Water Filter 30 33 Care And Cleaning 34 35 General Cleaning Tips 34 Exterior 34 Inside Walls 34 Door Liner And Gaskets ...

Page 3: ...nce 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 clea...

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: ...ned 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 A...

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: ... Ice Compartment Door Ice Bin Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer Air Filter Kenmore Connect Speaker Durabase Durabase Divider Extra Ice Bin Articulating Mullion Top Freezer Drawer Bottom Freezer Drawer J K L M N Refrigerator Light Water Filter Adjustable Door Bins Adjustable Dairy Bin Fixed Door Bins Refrigerator Shelves Refrigerator Light side Ice Compartment Icemaker and Ice Bin Humidity Contr...

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: ...08 cm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall 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 fi...

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

Page 12: ...a in Allen wrench REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 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 the doors is a...

Page 13: ...ON When 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 ...

Page 14: ...he cabinet until it exits through the back 5 Insert the water supply tube 3 into the connector until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tube over in 15 mm 6 Hook tabs on left side of hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 Right Door 1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 9 2 Fit top hinge 4 over hinge lever lat...

Page 15: ...S WARNING Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the Durabase by lifting the basket from the rail system Remove the screws 2 on both the left and right rails Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails Top Freezer Drawer Bottom Freezer Drawer WAR...

Page 16: ...pports 1 into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides WARNING DO NOT step or sit down on freezer drawer HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWERS Top Freezer Drawer With both hands pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws 3 located on both sides With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the Durabase in the rail...

Page 17: ... 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 to the left It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount NO...

Page 18: ...gs wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is firm If the temperature in either compartment is too cold or too warm change the setting one increment at a time Wait 24 hours for the change to stabilize before adjusting again Dispenser When you press the Water button the Water icon will illum...

Page 19: ...gs Auto and MAX In Auto mode the Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and one hundred and ten minutes off If set to the MAX mode the Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off After four hours the Air Filter will switch to Auto mode Auto mode is the default mode Press the Air Filter button ...

Page 20: ... will beep and the temperature settings will display to confirm that Demo Mode is deactivated Use the same procedure to activate the Demo Mode 19 Control Lock When power is initially connected to the refrigerator the Lock function is off If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons press and hold the Door Alarm button for three seconds or more The Control Lock icon will display ...

Page 21: ...e compartment door closed tightly If the ice compartment door is not closed tightly the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice NOTE If the ON OFF switch on the icemaker is set to OFF for an extended period of time it is recommended to empty the ice bin 1 Pull or push the door handle to open or close the ice ...

Page 22: ...e making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in 21 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser The icemaker will produce 10 cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other operating conditions It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed ...

Page 23: ...t a proper distance from the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the water supply and contact Sears Home Service at 1 800 4 MY HOME WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF O When the water suppl...

Page 24: ... 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 wrap Thin semi permeable wrap CA...

Page 25: ...ers to remove the tray NOTE There is no drain beneath the tray You may need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in it WARNING Do not put your fingers up the ice chute opening Doing so can result in severe injury CAUTION Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses China or crystal can break Some dripping may occur after dispensing Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few s...

Page 26: ...do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 25 REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator do...

Page 27: ...drawer should not be used for vegetables that require high humidity Press the Select button to choose between Meat Deli and Produce REMOVING 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 AIRTIGHT CRISPER Th...

Page 28: ...o the left to detach from the refrigerator wall The filter is located on the inside of the filter cover Remove the filter from the cover and replace it with a new filter FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN 1 Pull out the Top Freezer Drawer as far as possible to remove the Extra Ice Bin 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 To replace the extra ice bin pull out the top Freezer Drawer as far as possibl...

Page 29: ...drawer to full extension 1 Tilt the front of the Durabase up and then lift it up and out 2 2 To replace tilt the back of the Durabase into the drawer then lower it down and in DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes WARNING If the Durabase divider is removed there is en...

Page 30: ...er or water filter plug installed NOTE To purchase a replacement water filter visit a Sears store or call 1 800 4 MY HOME Also you may order on line at www sears com partsdirect Part number 9690 1 Remove the old water filter Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter to rotate all the way down Pinch the sides to open the water filter cover NOTE Replacing the water filter causes a...

Page 31: ...00049282 Asbestos 190 MFL 107 to 108 MFL fibers greater than 10 μm in length 99 1 MFL N A 99 J 0004928 Atrazine 0 0094 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 7 0 00005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A J 00049293 Benzene 0 016 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 96 7 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A J 00049300 Carbofuran 0 08 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 1 0 002 mg L 0 04 mg L N A J 00049294 Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 2 0 00004 mg L 0 0002 mg L N A J...

Page 32: ... and follow the Water Filter instructions before installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes 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 Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur If water hammer conditions exist you must...

Page 33: ... met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants s o t s e b s A s t s y 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 Ser...

Page 34: ...terior 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 wate...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ank on 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 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ... in or power restored The refrigerator will take up 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 i...

Page 40: ...r 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 confirm 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 often or for...

Page 41: ...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 exceeds ice storag...

Page 42: ... may be necessary to contact a plumber Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter 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 Infr...

Page 43: ...sh for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon 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 ...

Page 44: ...mately 20 to 30 oz Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 10 oz 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 has bad taste or o...

Page 45: ... 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 normal vibra...

Page 46: ...er 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 ro...

Page 47: ...nce 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 normal and sound similar to a fax machine Kenmore Connect cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be don...

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