Sears 795.75043 Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...zer Refrigerator Congelador Inferior Refrigerador Réfrigérateur à congélateur inférieur color number número de color le numéro de la couleur Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears com www sears ca English Español French ...

Page 2: ...or Ice Bin 22 Automatic Icemaker 23 24 Food Storage Guide 25 Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser 26 Refrigerator Shelves 27 Humidity Controlled Crisper 28 Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer 28 Door Bin 28 Air Filter 29 Freezer Section Extra Ice Bin 29 Pullout Drawer 30 Durabase 30 Durabase Divider 30 Water Filter 31 34 Care And Cleaning 35 36 General Cleaning Tips 35 Exterior 35 Inside Walls 35...

Page 3: ...lls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents or to repair problems with house fuses circuit breakers house wiring and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation 4 Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electri...

Page 4: ... failures occur within twelve months and a fourth repair is required Includes free delivery and installation if necessary of replacement product Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone phone support from a service agent on all products to help trouble shoot problems Think of us as a talking ow...

Page 5: ...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 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 ...

Page 6: ...f 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 Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze froze...

Page 7: ...nal 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 removed for proper ...

Page 8: ...anel L Diagnostics Speaker M Air Filter N Adjustable Dairy Bin O Refrigerator Shelves P Adjustable Door Bins Q Air Tight Crisper R Top Pullout Drawer S Middle Pullout Drawer T Durabase A Refrigerator Light B Water Filter C Fixed Door Bins D Ice Compartment Icemaker and Ice Bin E Refrigerator Light side F Articulating Mullion G Water Tank Cover H Humidity Controlled Crisper I Temperature Controlled...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...ow pressure 4 Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 24 inches 61 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 s...

Page 11: ...n it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Allen Wrench HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE Handle appearance may vary from the illustrations on this page Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mountin...

Page 12: ...ted on 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 always recommended 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 hand...

Page 13: ...t up the cover 2 2 Remove the cover 3 Rotate the hinge lever 3 clockwise Lift the top hinge 4 free of the hinge lever latch 5 CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door 5 Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electri...

Page 14: ...r until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tube over in 15 mm 6 Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 Right Door 1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 9 2 Fit the top hinge 4 over the hinge lever latch 5 and into place Rotate the lever 3 counterclockwise to secure the...

Page 15: ... drawer pulled out to full extension insert the Durabase basket 4 in the rail assembly Grasp the drawer on each side and hook drawer supports 1 into 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 fr...

Page 16: ...efrigerator 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 you should turn both leveling legs the same amount NOTE Your refrigerator is u...

Page 17: ...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 Dispenser The dispenser will dispense water cubed ice or crushed ice Press the appropriate icon of your choice 1 wat...

Page 18: ...t and right door gaskets to seal against Air Filter The Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator The Air Filter has two settings Auto and MAX In Auto mode the Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and 110 minutes off If set to the MAX mode the Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes o...

Page 19: ...by letting you link with and manage your Kenmore Smart products on one app all from trusted brands from a smart phone tablet or computer This appliance is a connected ready appliance allowing you to remotely monitor and control it from your smart phone via the Kenmore Smart app To get started you will need the following Kenmore Elite Smart Appliance WI FI home router connected to the internet Smar...

Page 20: ...ne This Use Care Guide contains information and instructions for operating your appliance from the appliance control panel For additional assistance visit http www kenmore com smart NOTE If no connection is made after five minutes the blinking SMART GRID button LED will turn off Smart Grid Operation Once connected and registered the appliance is capable of accepting a signal from your electrical co...

Page 21: ...ority to operate the equipment Open Source Software Notice To obtain the source code that is contained in this product under LGPL and other open source licenses visit http kenmore com opensource In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiatio...

Page 22: ...ompartment door is not closed tightly the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice NOTE Emptying the ice bin is recommended if the icemaker ON OFF button on the control panel is set to OFF for an extended period of time 1 Pull or push the door handle to open or close the ice compartment 2 To remove the in door...

Page 23: ...uction to occur Ice making stops when the in door ice bin is full When full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz or 340 455 cc glasses of ice Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff feeler arm can interrupt ice production Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation To increase ice production use the Accela Ice function This function increases both ...

Page 24: ...stance from the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the water supply and contact Sears Home Service in the U S A at 1 844 553 6667 and in Canada at 1 800 469 4663 WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER ON OFF BUTTO...

Page 25: ...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 permeab...

Page 26: ...ns on when the dispenser pad is engaged WARNING Do not put your fingers up the ice chute opening Doing so can result in severe injury CAUTION Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses China or crystal can break Some dripping may occur after dispensing Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops Push Dispenser Switch ...

Page 27: ...ng them Adjusting Shelves Cantilever 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 1 and lift it from below 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 28: ...variable temperature control that can keep the compartment at a slightly different temperature 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 button to choose between Meat Coldest Deli Colder and Produce Cold REMOVING THE HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER 1 To remove pu...

Page 29: ...ter FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN 1 Pull the Freezer Drawer and the top 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 position in the Pullout Drawer Close the Pullout Drawer and then the Freezer Drawer CAUTION Pinch hazard Keep hands and feet clear of the ...

Page 30: ... slightly tilt up the front of the drawer insert the drawer into the frame and push the drawer back into place until you hear a click DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes Middle Drawer 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the drawer up t...

Page 31: ...9 4663 You can also purchase online at www searspartsdirect com Replacement Filter 04609690000P 1 Remove the old water filter Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter to rotate all the way down Pinch the sides to open the water filter cover NOTE Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water around 1 oz or 25 cc to drain Place a cup under the front end of the water f...

Page 32: ...90 MFL 107 to 108 MFL fibers greater than 10 μm in length 99 1 MFL N A 99 J 0004928 Atrazine 0 0094 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 7 0 00005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A J 00049293 Benzene 0 016 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 96 7 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A J 00049300 Carbofuran 0 08 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 1 0 002 mg L 0 04 mg L N A J 00049294 Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 2 0 00004 mg L 0 0002 mg L N A J 00051975 P Dichlor...

Page 33: ... property damage due to water leakage Read and follow the Water Filter instructions before installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi 827 kPa Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain of how to check your water pressure Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur...

Page 34: ... met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants s o t s e b s A s t s y C Lead Mercury 2 4 D Reduction Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Lindane p Dichlorobenzene Toxaphene Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Organic Contaminants 200 gal Rated Service Capacity 0 5 gpm Rated Ser...

Page 35: ...terior use a clean sponge 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 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 wate...

Page 36: ...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 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 to prep...

Page 37: ...lace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank 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 di...

Page 38: ...usetts 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 clamp or you may crush the tubing 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubi...

Page 39: ...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 Turn the icemaker ON at the control panel The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C or below It...

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: ...e Controls section for more information Defrost cycle has recently completed During the defrost cycle the temperature of each compartment may raise 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 doors ar...

Page 42: ...f sealed package Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package This is normal for food items with a high water content Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long period of time Icemaker is not making enough ice Demand exceeds ice storage capacity The icemaker will pro...

Page 43: ...r install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Low house water supply pressure 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 If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber or install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Not dispensing ice Doors are not closed co...

Page 44: ...enser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF The dispenser panel is locked Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser The dispenser is not set for water dispensing The dispenser can be set for ice or water Make certain that the control panel is set for the proper operation Press the Water button on the control panel to dispense water Refr...

Page 45: ...ted Depending on your specific model the water storage capacity will range from approximately 20 to 30 oz Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 10 oz Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connectin...

Page 46: ...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 vib...

Page 47: ...r 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 leveling legs or rol...

Page 48: ...ur refrigerator you will be quickly relayed to a Diagnostics team agent Only use the Diagnostics feature when instructed to do so by the Diagnostics Team agent 1 Lock the display To lock the display press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds If the display has been locked for over five minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in ...