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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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13.  Remove the decorative caps on the bottom of the 

refrigerator housing. You will need these holes for the 
Bottom Hinge.

14.   Using a 13/32 in. socket wrench with a 2 in. extension 

and a screwdriver, tighten the two bolts and a screw, 

and attach the bottom hinge on left side of the flange.

15.  Attach the hinge pin using a ¼ in. socket wrench.

16.  With a flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off and 

remove the cover over the bolt holes on the left side of 
refrigerator.

17.  Remove the outer lower decorative screw from 

the flange on the frame between the freezer and 

refrigerator doors. (You will need this hole for the 
middle hinge bracket.)

11.  Reinstall the hinge pin insert (1), the hinge pin brackets 

(2) and screws (3) on the bottom left side of the door.

12.  On the top part of the door, you will find a cap (1) and 

a pivot (2). Remove it with a flat head screwdriver and 

install it on the opposite side ( the cap stays on the 
right and the pivot on the left).

Decorative Cap

Bottom Hinge Pin

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Summary of Contents for Elite 795.7902 Series

Page 1: ... 795 7902 795 7904 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator color number Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P N MFL67851301 www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears com www sears ca English ...

Page 2: ...nt 25 Using Your Refrigerator 26 34 Setting the Controls 26 27 Automatic Icemaker 28 29 Food Storage Guide 30 Refrigerator Section Adjusting Shelves 31 Humidity Controlled Crisper 32 Pantry Drawer 32 Door Bins 33 Dairy Bin 33 Freezer Section Ice Bin 33 Pullout Drawer 34 Durabase 34 Durabase Divider 34 Care And Cleaning 35 36 General Cleaning Tips 35 Exterior 35 Inside Walls 35 Door Liner And Gaske...

Page 3: ...mited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 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 all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from acc...

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: ...ed 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 ...

Page 8: ...e items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Freezer Drawer Model A Digital Sensor Control B Refrigerator Light C Refrigerator Shelves split D Refrigerator Shelf full E Humidity Controlled Crispers F Pantry G Icemaker H Ice Bin I Durabase Divider J Dairy Bin K Fold Up Bin L Door Bins M Condiment Bin N Freezer Light O Pullout Drawer P Durabase A B D F G H ...

Page 9: ...ome or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Freezer Swing Model A Digital Sensor Control B Refrigerator Light C Refrigerator Shelf full D Humidity Controlled Crispers E Pantry F Icemaker G Ice Bin H Durabase Divider I Dairy Bin J Fold Up Bin K Door Bins L Condiment Bin M Freezer Light N Pullout Drawer O Durabase A B E F G H C I J L M N O ...

Page 10: ...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 11: ... adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 33 inches 86 cm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches 5 08 cm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall PRIOR TO USE 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as ice...

Page 12: ...when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below 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 fasteners and tightening the set screws w...

Page 13: ... 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 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 When assembling or disassembling the han...

Page 14: ...fall forward 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 or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock Removing the Refrigerator Door REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS CAUTION Before y...

Page 15: ...ket and other parts aside Remove the washer HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DOOR 1 Place the freezer door down on the bottom hinge pin 3 Line up the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge 2 Align the door with the cabinet 2 Carefully lift up the freezer door Remove and place it on a non scratching surface 2 Replace the washer and the midd...

Page 16: ...o full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer 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 drawer W...

Page 17: ...the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat head screwdriver 3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door CAUTION Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface REVERSING REFRIGERATOR DOORS For Freezer Drawer Models WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before you begin either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Failure to ...

Page 18: ... the left side of the refrigerator 8 Remove the outer lower decorative screw from the flange on the frame between the freezer and refrigerator doors You will need this hole for the middle hinge bracket 9 Flip the middle hinge bracket and position it on left side of refrigerator Re attach with two bolts and a screw 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 1 3 4 Remove the four screws 1 the hinge pin insert 2 and the hinge ...

Page 19: ...ert the two screws 10 Reattach middle hinge pin using in socket wrench 11 Insert the decorative screw into the outer hole of the flange on the right side Attach cover on the right side Cover is force fitted 12 Loosen the two screws and remove the left hinge cap NOTE Bracket has been flipped but hinge pin stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal end facing upward NOTE The left top hinge lef...

Page 20: ...h Handle Mounting Fasteners Reversing Door Handle NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page 1 Loosen the two set screws with a 3 32 in Allen wrench and remove the handle 2 Loosen the handle mounting fasteners with a in Allen wrench 3 Unscrew the buttons with your fingers by rotating counterclockwise they will loosen and fall free 4 Install the plug buttons on the left side Sc...

Page 21: ...the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat head screwdriver 3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door CAUTION Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface REVERSING REFRIGERATOR DOORS For Freezer Swing Models WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before you begin either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box Failure to d...

Page 22: ...a in socket wrench loosen and remove the 8hinge pin from the bottom hinge 9 Using a 13 32 inch or 10mm socket wrench with a 2 in extension and a screwdriver loosen the two bolts and the screw and remove the bottom hinge on right side 10 Remove the four screws 1 the hinge pin brackets 2 and the hinge pin insert from the bottom right side of the freezer door Bottom Hinge Pin Bottom Hinge Pin Screw B...

Page 23: ...refully pry off and remove the cover over the bolt holes on the left side of refrigerator 17 Remove the outer lower decorative screw from the flange on the frame between the freezer and refrigerator doors You will need this hole for the middle hinge bracket 11 Reinstall the hinge pin insert 1 the hinge pin brackets 2 and screws 3 on the bottom left side of the door 12 On the top part of the door y...

Page 24: ...refrigerator door down over the hinge pin on the middle hinge pin bracket 24 Line up the left top hinge with the holes in the top of refrigerator Use the three bolts to replace the hinge Replace the left hinge cover and insert the two screws 25 Replace the right hinge cap and insert the two screws 22 Loosen the two screws and remove the left hinge cap NOTE The left top hinge left hinge cover and r...

Page 25: ...of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off of the leveling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs 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...

Page 26: ...ents 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 NOTE The Condiment bin is not recommended for storing items that spoil easily such as milk and mayonnaise AIRFLOW Be...

Page 27: ...n 60 seconds the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open When you close the door the door alarm will stop TEMPERATURE MODE SWITCH FUNCTION F C If you want to convert F to C or vice versa press and hold the Freezer Temp and Refrigerator Temp buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds DEMO MODE FOR STORE USE ONLY Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and...

Page 28: ...bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice To turn off the automatic icemaker set the icemaker switch to OFF O To turn on the automatic icemaker set the switch to ON I 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 to produce the normal amount and size of ice cubes Foreign substances or frost o...

Page 29: ...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 NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water If the power switch is in the ON I position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water To stop the buzzing move the powe...

Page 30: ... 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 wrap Thin semi permea...

Page 31: ...nd 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 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 ADJUSTING SHELVES FULL SHELF To remove a shelf ...

Page 32: ...t of the crisper for best storage of fruit To remove the 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 This drawer should not be used for vegetables that require high humidity REMOVING THE HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER 1 To remove pull the draw...

Page 33: ... Bin slide it in above the desired support slots and push down until it stops FREEZER SECTION The appearance of the actual product may differ depending on the model ICE BIN 1 Pull the Freezer Drawer 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 pos...

Page 34: ...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 NOTE Assemble the Durabase before assembling the middle drawer The middle drawer needs clearance in order to properly seat its rollers If the items are assembled improperly the freezer door may not close PULL...

Page 35: ...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 sure the baking s...

Page 36: ...e it and dry well 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 t...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...tts Plumbing Codes 248CMR 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 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 tub...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 it...

Page 41: ...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 restored once the defrost cycle has completed Interior moisture buildup Doors are opened often or for long periods of time When the...

Page 42: ...l lead to frost and condensation To lessen the effect reduce the frequency and duration of door openings Door is not closing properly Refer to the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in the Troubleshooting section Refrigerator or Freezer section is too cold Incorrect temperature control settings If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for t...

Page 43: ...th a water filter Reverse Osmosis filtration system is used Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to Water Pressure section Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to prevent future kinks Doors are opened often or for long periods ...

Page 44: ...mum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to the Water Pressure section Ice has bad taste or odor Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems NOTE In some cases a filter may not help It may not be possible to remove all minerals odor taste in all water supplies Icemaker was recently installed Discard the first few ...

Page 45: ...ser 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 normal...

Page 46: ...n the door warmer 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 leve...

Page 47: ...ing of the data you may be asked to try again NOTE Call quality differences by region may affect the function Use the home telephone for better communication performance resulting in better service Bad call quality may result in poor data transmission from your phone to the machine which could cause Kenmore Connect to not work properly Using the Kenmore Connect System NOTE For best results use Ken...

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