Kenmore 795.7977 manual

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    ¢} BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide o 2 CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Guia para el Uso y Cuidado o 40 CONGI:!: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[...]

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    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 8-17 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 8 Installation 8 Removing And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 9-12 How to Remove and Reinstall the Pullout Drawer 13-[...]

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    BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® f Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable part 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, c[...]

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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 M[...]

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    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[...]

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    Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If 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 plac[...]

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    0 Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. 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. Q Refrigerator Light Filter [...]

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    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 Tech Sheet that is attached to ba[...]

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    NOTE: It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move therefrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary, follow the directions below to remove the doorhandles. HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Loosen the set sc[...]

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    HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES 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 a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened o[...]

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    REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: Before attempting to remove the left door, locate the water connection at the back of the refrigerator. Pull the water tubing that comes out of the refrigerator by pushing in on the release ring while pulling on the water line as shown in the illustration below. ® _, C[...]

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    Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door I_ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (5) over hinge lever latch (6) and into place. Rotate lever (4) counterclockwise to secure hinge. 3. Connect wire harnesses (3). 4. Hook tab on switch side of coner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (2) into place. [...]

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    HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER A CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor or hu[...]

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    _, CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge[...]

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    HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER ,& CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. ,& DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawe[...]

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    _, CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 3. Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. _, DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation[...]

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    LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling 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 refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug the refrigerator[...]

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    SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature • The refrigerator control is preset at 37°F (3°C) and the freezer control is preset at 0°F (-18°C). These are the recommended temperature settings for normal use and conditions. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to reach these temperatures. Ultralce • When you touch the Ultralce button, the gra[...]

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    Alarm • When the power is connected to the refrigerator, door alarm is initially set off and door alarm display will show . When you touch i_;r button the display will change to _ and door alarm iunction is now activated. • When either refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm will ding to let you know th[...]

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    IN-DOOR ICE BANK A CAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bank door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bank is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bank into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep producing ice. Shake the i[...]

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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 SETTING THE CONTROLS section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 VEGETABLE and FRUIT. • VE[...]

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    FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN To remove the ice bin, pull out the drawer to full extension. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. To reinstall, simply set the ice bin in its correct position. Drawer DURABASE DIVIDER _, WARNING: If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent accidental[...]

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    FILTER Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably. 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position,[...]

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    Performance Data Sheet For Model 5231JA2006A-S Using Replacement Cartridge 5231JA2006A This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 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 or equal to the permissible limit f[...]

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    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[...]

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    To change freezer Compartment Lamp NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Remove the lamp cover using a screw driver. 3. Grasp the lamp cover and pull downward. • When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical so[...]

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    AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes at a time, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating conditions. • It[...]

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    ,& CAUTIONS • The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. • Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 20 pieces) and purge for 2 minutes that are dispensed after refrigerator installation. • This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. • Never [...]

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    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[...]

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    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. Co[...]

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    9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR 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. 2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. 3. Insert the end of the copper[...]

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    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[...]

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    VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE Check if... Then... The refrigerator is not resting solidly on Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting. the floor. See Installation section on page 8 and 17. COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. The room temperature is hotter tha[...]

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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 above. The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the freezer, resulting in frost. ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few b[...]

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    CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL Check if... Then... Smaller cube size level is selected. Select larger cube size using cube size selector. Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to Call a plumber to clear the valve. water line may be clogged. THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if... The gaskets are dirty or sticky. The door is reop[...]

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