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Summary of Contents for Elite Trio 795.7977 Series

Page 1: ...I LATEUR INFI RIEUR RI FRIGI RATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien o 78 Models Modelos Modeles 795 7977 color number nOmero de color numero de couleur mmtrio MFL62184404 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: ...ntrol Settings 21 Food Storage Guide 21 Storing Frozen Food 22 Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 22 Refrigerator Shelves 23 Humidity Controlled Crisper 24 Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper 24 Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer 24 Modular Door Bin 24 Dairy Bin 24 Freezer Section Extra Ice Bin 25 Durabase 25 Durabase Divider 25 Airflow 25 Filter 26 Care And Cleaning 28 29 General Cleaning Ti...

Page 3: ...led 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 cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or fa...

Page 4: ...s 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer I_ 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 y...

Page 5: ...he 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 hav...

Page 6: ...provides 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 respons...

Page 7: ...listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Q Refrigerator Light Filter Inside p 26 Modular Door Bins p 24 Fixed Door Bin Fixed Door Bin Ice Room p 20 Ice Maker and Ice Bucket _ Refrigerator Shelves p 23 _ Humidity Controlled Crisper p 24 Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper O Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer p 24 Extra Ice Bin p 25 Dairy Bin p 24 Di...

Page 8: ... a platform or weakly supported structure 1 To avoid vibration the unit must be leveled If required adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling legs clockwise _ _ to raise the unit counterclockwise _ _ to lower it 2 Ins...

Page 9: ...Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 2 5 mm 3 32 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 1 mm 1 8 Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the ...

Page 10: ...ith a 2 5 mm 3 32 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 1 mm 1 8 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tig...

Page 11: ...lever 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 __ 2 6 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 ...

Page 12: ...r 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: ...to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge side 3 With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails Removing Pullout Drawer I_ Top Drawer 1 To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the wire bin and ice bin by lifting the basket basket from the rail system 2 Remove the screws of the rail on both si...

Page 14: ... hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge side 3 With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails Removing Pullout Drawer I_ Bottom drawer 1 To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail system 4 With both hands flex the center bar enough to allow the gears on ...

Page 15: ...to play inside of the freezer drawer DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer Reinstalling Pullout Drawer I_ Top Drawer 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension i...

Page 16: ...ment To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer Reinstalling Pullout Drawer I_ Bottom drawer 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower b...

Page 17: ... of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling 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 cove...

Page 18: ... control settings wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments After 24 hours adjust the compartments temperatures as desired Filter Filter 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 th...

Page 19: ...lay will also turn on when any button is pressed and it will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selection To deactivate the Power Saving Mode press the Freezer Temp and Ultralce buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the tone sounds Lock When the power is initially connected to the refrigerator Lock function is off If you want to activate Lock function...

Page 20: ...reeze 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 more t...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...ompartment 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 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 tig...

Page 23: ...rotection glass shelves are made with tempered glass which will shatter into small pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting 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 Lift up the back and pull out the shelf To reinstall a ...

Page 24: ...TRY DRAWER The Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can keep the compartment colder than the refrigerator section 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 Press the Select button to choose between Meats Deli and Produce i iiii Meat D...

Page 25: ...e push it back to the end as much as possible Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out 2 To install insert the Durabase in rail assembly AIRFLOW In order to ensure proper temperatures air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections Arrow in figure indicates air vent locations and direction of airflow Do not block any of the cool air vents with food packages If the vents ...

Page 26: ... and hold 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 the filter in firmly and turn it clockwise about 1 4 turn You will hear it snap when the filter clicks into place Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise 3 Flush t...

Page 27: ... of purchase Disposable cartridges are warranted for defects in material and workmanship only Service life of disposable filter cartridges varies with local water conditions and is thus not warranted Flush the refrigerator water system after replacing the water filter cartridge Run the refrigerator water dispenser for 5 minutes to purge the refrigerator water system Discard the purged water After ...

Page 28: ...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 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 ...

Page 29: ... refrigerator 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...

Page 30: ...h 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 Personal Injury Hazard Avoid ...

Page 31: ...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 water supply will be sh...

Page 32: ...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 32 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 33: ...lly inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely Saddle Type _ Shutoff Valve _ Packing Nut _ Outlet Valve h _ ompression 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...

Page 34: ...ession _ III Nut _ 1 4 Tubing l sleeve Refrigerator Connection 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 _ CAUTION Check to see if water d...

Page 35: ...ing 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 Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker tripped The refr...

Page 36: ... control was set correctly The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the See the Adjusting Control Settings section on page 21 surrounding conditions The doors are not closed completely Push the doors firmly 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 cond...

Page 37: ...nterior of refrigerator needs cleaning See Care and Cleaning section on pages 28 29 Ice storage bin needs cleaning Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes Check if The refrigerator is defrosting THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN Then The 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...

Page 38: ... block vents and restrict airflow When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator The more the door 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 ...

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