Kenmore 795.7872 manual

E L | T E %_ BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide o 2 CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Guia para el Uso y Cuidado ° 40 CONGI_LATEUR INFCRIEUR RCFRIGI_RATEUR Guide d'Utifisation et d'Entretien o 78 Models / Modelos / Modeles 795.7854_{- _, 7855;!- _, 7871 ;!-_, 7872;!- _ ;!-_= color number, nOmero de color, numero de couleur =[...]

English Version 2 Spanish Version 40 French Version 78 Warranty 3 Protection Agreements 4 Safety Instructions 5-6 Grounding Requirements 6 Parts And Features 7 Refrigerator Installation 8-19 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 8 Installation 8 Removing And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 9-18 Leveling And Door Alignment 19 Base Cover 19 Using[...]

E Ll T E J® BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY f Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ to arrang[...]

Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable opera-tion. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. The [...]

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and t[...]

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. tf you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents (Child entrapment and suffocation). BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in pl[...]

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included foryour convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or allof the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. Q Refrigerator Light (p.28) 0 Fi[...]

Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the TechSheet that is attached to bac[...]

NOTE: It is "always" recommend that the doors be removed 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 REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (795.7854*, 7855* Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refri[...]

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (795.7854*, 7855* Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with the 3/32" Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fastener[...]

NOTE: It is "always" recommend that the doors be removed 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 REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (795. 78712, 78713, 78722, 78723 Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1.[...]

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (795. 78712, 78713, 78722, 78723 Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door. • Press the handle against the door front, ma[...]

NOTE: It is "always" recommend that the doors be removed 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 REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (795. 78719, 78729 Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refr[...]

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (795. 78719, 78729 Models Olny) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Handle • Align the screw holes of handle and door and tighten the screws (1). • Tighten the screws (2). 2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the right and left sides[...]

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting. When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and tube pull out by direction of arrow. To remove the right refriger[...]

Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door I_ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Insert hinge lever (6) under lever latch. Rotate lever counterclockwise to secure hinge. 3. Install the grounding screw (5) and connect wire harnesses (4). 4. Hook tab on door switch side of c[...]

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1. Removing Pullout Drawer • Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. (If you tilt the door, it will be easie[...]

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 2. Installing Pullout Drawer • With both hands, hold the center bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously. • Hook door supports (1) into [...]

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing, secure the product with the LEG not to move left or right. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one on the right and one on the left. Adjust legs to alter tilt from front- to-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the re[...]

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of the freezer and circulates down. From the bottom of the freezer, air is forced up to the top of the refrigerator. Air enters refrigerator through the top vent, [...]

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when [...]

STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer[...]

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount o[...]

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The crispers include: A crisper drawer humidity control switch. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between _ and • _ keeps moist air [...]

DOOR BIN The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it snaps in the place. A WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not firmly assembled. A NOTE: DO NOT adjust a bin th[...]

TILT-OUT DOOR BASKET To remove basket 1. Pull one of the brackets upward. 2. Remove basket from both brackets. 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. FREEZER DRA[...]

FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator icon turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker performance decreases noticeably. After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status display and indicator icon by pressing and holding the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds. 1. Remove the old[...]

Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS • Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. • Remove all remova[...]

To change freezer light NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the rear tabs. 3. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn th[...]

Personal injury Hazard Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker[...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified pl[...]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Pipe Clamp Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consu[...]

9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR Removing and Replacing Valve Cover. NOTE: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Reat[...]

UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the ki[...]

COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more model, operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80[...]

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off- flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in either Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not com[...]

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if... The gaskets are dirty or sticky. The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened. Then... Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the w[...]

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