Kenmore 7851 - 25.0 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...TEUR INFCRIEUR RCFRIGCRATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien o 70 Models Modelos Modeles 795 7850 _ 7851 _ _ color number n0mero de color numero de couleur trio MFL37933510 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: ...Guide 18 Storing Frozen Food 19 Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 19 Refrigerator Shelves 20 Bottle Holder 20 Snack Pan 21 Crisper Humidity Control 21 Removing and Replacing Components 21 Modular Door Bin 21 Dairy Bin 21 Egg Box 21 D Freezer Section Tilting Door 22 Tilt Out Door Basket 22 Extra ice Bin 22 Durabase 23 Durabase Divider 23 Pull Out Drawer 23 Filter 24 Care And Cleaning 25 26 Gener...

Page 3: ... 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 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 Da...

Page 4: ...d 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 d 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 you...

Page 5: ...n 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 light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Some models ...

Page 6: ...ides 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 responsibil...

Page 7: ...features shown below may not match your model Refrigerator Light p 25 O Filter Inside p 24 Modular Door Bins p 21 _ _ Fixed door bin _ Tilting door bin _ Refrigerator Shelves p 20 _ Crisper p 21 _ _ _ Ice Room p 17 Ice Maker and Ice Bucket _ _ Pull out Drawer p 23 Turbo Motor Tilt Out Door Basket p 22 Durabase p 23 Divider p 23 Extra Ice Bin p 22 Water Tank Cover Snack Pan p 21 Egg Box p 21 Dairy ...

Page 8: ...he refrigerator in a wet or damp area Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker _ CAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or moisture iNSTALLATiON To minimize noise and vibration the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended Never install the refrigerator o...

Page 9: ...he handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws 3 CAUTION The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching A CAUTION When you assemble or disassemble handle you must push or pull with reasonable force Screws mounted on door Keyhole slots on back of handle 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Press the handle against door first Grasp the handle tightly...

Page 10: ... handle with both hands press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down 3 Screws mounted on door Screws mounted on door 2 Reinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle Align keyhole slots 4 on the right and left sides of the back of the handle with the screws 5 mounted on the front of the drawer Press the handle against the drawer front making sure that the screws 5 go into the ke...

Page 11: ...8 IMPORTANT When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 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 F Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up the cover 2 Remove the cover Disconnect the wire harness 3 Rotate the hinge lever 4 ...

Page 12: ...nge lever latch 8 and into place Insert hinge lever 6 under lever latch Rotate lever 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 15mm...

Page 13: ...ngers with your thumbs to lift it up Separate the left and right rail cover Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides J With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails J A 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 ...

Page 14: ... tabs 2 J Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 J Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side Right Rail Cover Left Rail Cover Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail covers Assembly Hole With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly f _ WARNING To prevent accidental c...

Page 15: ...f necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another You may have to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close completely Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the doors 1 With one hand lift up the door you wa...

Page 16: ...ng capabilities Dispenser You can select water crushed ice or cubed ice by pressing button as you desire There could be some dripping after dispensing It is recommended to hold your cup for a couple of seconds after dispensing A WARNING If a door is open the dispenser will not work Alarm When the power is connected to the refrigerator door alarm is initially set ON and door alarm display will show...

Page 17: ...l 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 mor...

Page 18: ...rs then re check Move items out of airstream II REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set REFRIGERATOR control to next higher number wait 24 hours then re check m FREEZER section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set FREEZER control to next higher number wait 24 hours then re check FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerato...

Page 19: ...partment They may be break if they freezer 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 tigh...

Page 20: ... 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 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...

Page 21: ...orage of fruits _ keeps moist air in the crisper for the best storage of fresh leafy vegetables DAIRY BIN To remove the dairy bin simply lift it and pull straight out To replace the dairy bin slide it into place and push down until it stops NOTE The dairy bin will only fit in the top space on the right hand door REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE When reinstalling components reverse the order ...

Page 22: ...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 t EXTRA ICE BIN 1 To separate the ice bin pull out the drawer as much as possible 2 Gently liftand pull out the ice bin 3 To install pull out the drawer as much ...

Page 23: ...he drawer and pull it out in _ direction To install reposition the gear part of rear left and right side of the drawer after pulling out both rails as much as possible and gently push down both left and right side while checking the hook on the front part DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections 1 To remove pull the divider straight up 2 To insta...

Page 24: ... knob in the vertical position push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops If you can t turn the filter from side to side it isn t fully inserted Push it in firmly and twist it into place You will hear the snap when it clicks into place Using its handle twist the cartridge clockwise about 1 4 turn You will hear the snap when it clicks into place NOTE When filter is being removed th...

Page 25: ...ter 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 25 CONDENSER COILS Remove Back cover Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils Va...

Page 26: ... When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the controls Thermostat Refrigerator Control and or Freezer Control depending on the model to the desired setting POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1 If the power will be out for 24 hours or less keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen 2 If the power will be out for more than 24 hours a Remove all ...

Page 27: ...ction Setting as well as the water pressure of the connected water line You can regulate the cube size by pressing the Water Amount Selection Button NOTE tt 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 d...

Page 28: ...rsonal 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 an Authorized Service Center Call 1 800 243 0000 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 shut ...

Page 29: ...models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water 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 If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the _ f _ _ end you will need...

Page 30: ... fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely Saddle Type Shutoff Valve _ Packing Nut _ Outlet Valve Compression 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 out...

Page 31: ...amp__ __ _ 1 41_ Tubing Nut Ferrule 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 A CAUTION Check to see if wat...

Page 32: ... 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 can hear the noise occurred from the icing fan at the freezer or the left side of the refrigerator when doors are 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 ho...

Page 33: ...y 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 condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on pages 25 26 DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY Check if Then The refrigerator is not level See Leveling and Door Alignment section on page 15 Food packages are blo...

Page 34: ...er 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 to evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE Check if Then The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on page 32 THE ICEIMIAKER IS ...

Page 35: ...r 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 is removed The control is not set correctly for the surrounding Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 16 conditions Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If t...

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