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Kenmore Elite Trio 7874 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Models / Modelos / Modèles 795.

7873

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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide - 2

CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR

Guía para el Uso y Cuidado - 40

CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien - 78

MFL37933530

Printed in Korea

www.sears.com

www.sears.ca

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Summary of Contents for Elite Trio 7874 Series

Page 1: ...OR Use Care Guide 2 CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Guía para el Uso y Cuidado 40 CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien 78 MFL37933530 Printed in Korea www sears com www sears ca Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ring Frozen Food 19 Refrigerator Section Ice Water Dispenser 20 Troubleshooting For Ice Water Dispenser 20 Refrigerator Shelves 21 Bottle Holder 21 Humidity Controlled Crisper 22 Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper 22 Glide N Serve 22 Modular Door Bin 22 Dairy Bin 22 Egg Box 22 Freezer Section Tilting Door 23 Tilt Out Door Basket 23 Extra Ice Bin 23 Durabase 24 Durabase Divider 24 PullOut Drawer ...

Page 3: ...e 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 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 Discl...

Page 4: ...r fluctuations 250 Food 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 take...

Page 5: ...sarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in 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 l...

Page 6: ...e of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed USA 3 wire grounding type appliance 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 exte...

Page 7: ...s page to become more familiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator 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 A B C D E F G H I J Pullout Drawer p 24 Durabase p 24 Divider p 24 Tilt Out Door Basket p 23 ...

Page 8: ...by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it 2 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55 F 13 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected 3 Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the top and 0 125 inch from the side walls for ...

Page 9: ... 1 4 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 handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Allen Wrench NOTE It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the ref...

Page 10: ... the set screws 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 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 tighte...

Page 11: ...h 8 w w CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 7 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door 8 Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching surface To remove the right refrigerator door 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 3 4 Rotate the ...

Page 12: ...inge 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 of ...

Page 13: ...p 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 w w 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 simultaneously w w CAUTIO...

Page 14: ...inal 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 covers With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly w w WARNING To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside...

Page 15: ...ing legs This makes it 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 wi...

Page 16: ...lter 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 Alarm When the power is connected to the refrigerator door alarm is initially set ON and door alarm display will show ON When either refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more...

Page 17: ... will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice NOTE If the On Off switch on the icemaker is set to Off for an extended time the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for...

Page 18: ...ed Very cold room temperature Compressor doesn t cycle often enough Heavy ice usage Air vents blocked by items REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions FREEZER section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set REFRIGERATOR control one degree lower C or two degrees lower F wait 24 hours then re check Set FREEZER control one degree lower C or two...

Page 19: ...r wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap w w CAUTION Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment They may be break if they freeze Freezing 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 lbs of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave eno...

Page 20: ...ocess to unlock the Hidden Dispenser Ice and Water Dispensing 1 After making your selection press the glass against the Drip Tray to dispense the water or ice See illustrations below 2 To dispense ice and water without spilling we recommend you push the glass against the Drip Tray After dispensing is complete pull the glass away slightly and hold it there for about 1 second 3 Empty the Drip Tray a...

Page 21: ...Shelves Remove shelves 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 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 sl...

Page 22: ...e used for large party trays deli items or beverages but this drawer can t be used for vegetable Controls The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer Set control level to COLD to provide normal refrigerator temperature Use the COLDER setting for meats or other deli items NOTE Cold air directed to the Glide N Serve can decrease refrigerator temperature Refrigerator control may need to b...

Page 23: ...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 much as p...

Page 24: ...he 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 play inside of drawer PULLOUT DRAWER To separate the drawer push the front left and right hooks in direction to pull up and remove Then gently lift the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer and pull it o...

Page 25: ...h the hole Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise Pull out the filter cartridge 2 Replace with a new cartridge Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o rings With cartridge knob in the vertical position push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops Push the filter in firmly and turn it clockwise about 1 4 turn You will hear it sna...

Page 26: ...es not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator w w CAUTION While cleaning the inside DO NOT spray water on surfaces 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 window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material ...

Page 27: ...od 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 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 follo...

Page 28: ...t the switch to ON I You can regulate the cube size by pressing the Cube Size Select Button 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 does not mean the icemaker is defective NOTE Raising the a...

Page 29: ...from dispensing To 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 a Sears Service Center Call 1 800 4 MY HOME 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 wate...

Page 30: ...ower 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 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 refrigerator OR y...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... dripping occurs at water line connections 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 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 switch t...

Page 33: ... a sizzling sound You may 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 may hear noise from the freezer icing fan on the left side of the refrigerator when the door is open REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if Then The power supply cord is unplugged A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The...

Page 34: ...ings section on page 18 Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way see Doors will not close completely below This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on pages 26 27 DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY Check if Then The refrigerator is not level Food packages are blocking the door open The ice bin crisp...

Page 35: ...efrosting It is more humid than normal The water will evaporate It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY Check if Then The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Door left open Wait 24 hours after ...

Page 36: ...ood is removed Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 16 Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If the temperature is too cold or too warm move the dial one number at a time Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to...

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