Kenmore 795.5137 manual

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    Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien English / Espaiol / Fran_ais Mode Ls/M ode Ios/M od_ J es_ 795.5137 _ Kenmore Eliteo q °d d @ P/N MFL63729601 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmor_com www.sears.com Sears Canada inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8[...]

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    Warranty 3 Protection Agreements 4 important Safety instructions 5 Grounding Requirements 6 Refrigerator Installation 7 - 14 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 7 installation 7 Base Grille installation 7 Leveling The Refrigerator Door 8 Handle Removal 8 Removing And Replacing Refrigerator Doors 9- 10 Door Alignment 11 Connecting The Water Line 12 Before Y[...]

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    SIDE=BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR TM Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable 3art of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-M[...]

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    Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase.Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. 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 Ma[...]

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    This guide contains many important safety messages. Always readand obey. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages thatinform you of hazards thatcan killor hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages willbe preceded by thesafety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. [...]

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    This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not p[...]

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    Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure todo socan result in back orother 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 Technical Data sheet located und[...]

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    LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL Place level on top of the refrigerator as shown below. If your refrigerator is not level, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the grooves of the leveling legs (shown in picture below), Rotate legs clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator, Left leveling Right levelin[...]

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    Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. • Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. • Be careful when you work with the h[...]

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    Reinstalling the right (refrigerator) door 5. Reconnect the water tubes by inserting the tubes into the connectors. (2) Type 2 Type 1 j Coltet 1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin. 2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) into place. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure hinge. NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, reinstallation[...]

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    DOOR ALIGNMENT Remove the base grille before adjusting the doors. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference. Two methods of door alignment are available based on the amount of adjustment needed and installation requirements. Type 1 Adjusting tool: Fiat blade screwdriver If the freezer compartment door is lower than the refrigerator compartment doo[...]

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    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product. BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or seller. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive wate[...]

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    iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line, 1. SHUTOFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line, 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe.[...]

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    = FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water t_ _jA..... valve after about one quart of (_ _J c__ water has been flushed through the tubing• Back of refrigerator Tubing 1/4"(6,35 mm) Compression Nut W' (6.35 mm) Tubing 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE[...]

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    I i / / ........ ............ O • • •0 Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. 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, Automatic Icemaker The ice is produce[...]

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    ENSURING PROPER AiR CiRCULATiON PRIOR TO USE In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. , Cool air enters the freezer through the vents located at the top of the compartment and exits through the vents located behind the freezer drawers. , Cool air from the freezer section enters the fresh f[...]

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    CHANGE FILTER ICE & WATER FILTER RESET You can select water or ice. • Select Water, Crushed Ice or Cubed Ice by pressing the ICE & WATER button to the selection desired. The Water, Crushed Ice or Cubed Ice icon will light up to indicate selection. Selecting this icon indicates that cubed ice will be dispensed when the dispenser pad is act[...]

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    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 initial settings mentioned in CONTROL PANEL FEATURES section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire ap[...]

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    FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. items How to Store Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. [...]

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    WATER AND iCE DISPENSER Your refrigerator has a mechanism that can dispense cool water and ice cubes without opening the door. WARNING Do not put your hands into the water and ice dispenser opening. Doing so may cause an injury to your hand. • The dispenser tray can easily be removed by pressing down and lifting it out. ,, First push the tray in [...]

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    iCE STORAGE BIN The ice bin stores the ice cubes made by the icemaker. If you need to remove the ice storage bin, do so as follows: NOTE: Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it. • Lift the ice storage bin slightly (b and pull it out ® as shown in the figure. CRISPER AND CRISPER COVER The crisper allows for better conservation [...]

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    You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture- sealed crispers. Adjust thecontrol to any setting between "VEGETABLES" and"FRUIT". • "VEGETABLES": Keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. • "FRUIT': Lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits or vege[...]

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    FREEZER SHELF To assemble or disassemble the freezer shelf, follow the next steps: 1. Pull the shelf towards the front @. The shelf hook will contact the support on the guide. Lift the shelf so the hook clears the guide support (view detail). 2.Tilt the shelf (as shown in figure) ®, and then pull it toward ,ou @. m 23[...]

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    WATER FILTER When the Filter Reset icon turns on, you have to change the water filter. Press the Filter Reset button _ for 3 seconds to turn the icon off. .oL_ 3_c Before removing or installing water filter: IMPORTANT: Turn off household water supply. Removing the water filter. Rotate the knob of the cartridge counterclockwise. When the cartridge i[...]

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    Filter Performance Data Sheet Model Number 5231JA2006E Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2006E This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than equal to the permissible limit fo[...]

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    Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do socan result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator andfreezer 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 removable pa[...]

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    WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator running while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Empty the ice bin. 3. Turn OFF the Icemaker. NOTE: If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician[...]

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    UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not 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 list describes the k[...]

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    COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time. Even though this refrigerator may run more than your older one, it will still use less energy. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run long[...]

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

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    FROST OR iCE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if... Then... The door is not closing properly See Doors Will Not Close Completely refer to page 28. The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost. FROZEN FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Check if... Then... The temperature control in the re[...]

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    NOT DiSPENSiNG iCE Check if... Then... All the doors are not closed completely. Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. Check if something is holding the door open, The dispenser display is locked. Press and hold the Door Alarm button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser, Ice is not selected on the d[...]

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    Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en frangais: 1-800-LE-FOYER Mc (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[...]