Kenmore 795.7409 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Models: 795.7409*
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
*= color number
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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty............................................................................. 3
Protection Agreements .............................................. 4
Important Safety Instructions........................... 5-7
Electrical & Grounding Requirements..............7
Parts and Features ....................................................... 8
Refrigerator Installation.............................. 9-16
Unpacking Your Refrigerator..........................9
Installation.................................................................... 10
Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator and
Freezer Handles, Doors and Drawers.......11-15
Leveling and Door Alignment ......................16
Using Your Refrigerator ............................17-28
Setting the Controls ..................................17-19
In-Door Ice Bin .......................................................... 20
Automatic Icemaker ................................ 21-22
Food Storage Guide .................................... 23
Refrigerator Section
Water Dispenser ........................................... 24
Refrigerator Shelves................................................25
Humidity Controlled Crisper........................ 26
Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer .......26
Door Bin ............................................................27
Air Filter.......................................................... 27
Freezer Section
Extra Ice Bin .................................................27
Pullout Drawer .............................................. 28
Durabase........................................................ 28
Durabase Divider.......................................... 28
Water Filter ............................................... 29-32
Care And Cleaning................................... 33-34
General Cleaning Tips ................................ 33
Exterior .......................................................... 33
Inside Walls ................................................... 33
Door Liner And Gaskets............................... 33
Plastic Parts.................................................... 33
Condenser Coils............................................. 33
Light Bulb Replacement ............................... 34
Power Interruptions ....................................... 34
When You Go On Vacation........................ 34
When You Move............................................ 34
Connecting the Water Line ...................... 35-37
Troubleshooting Guide............................. 38-45
Kenmore Connect™ .................................46
Service ...............................................Back Cover

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WARRANTY
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
KENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated
and maintained according to all supplied instructions. To arrange for warranty service, call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(1-800-469-4663)
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. This warranty coverage applies for
only 90 days from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if the appliance is ever used for other than
private household purposes.
FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of sale, the sealed refrigerant system of this appliance is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship. New system components will be supplied for defective ones free of charge. You are
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applies for only one year from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if the appliance is ever used
for other than private household purposes.
FOR TEN YEARS from the date of sale, the linear compressor of this appliance is warranted against defects in material
or workmanship. A new linear compressor will be supplied free of charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of
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sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if the appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
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bulbs and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if 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.
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Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided
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year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some
states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the
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This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
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* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or
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Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
PRODUCT RECORD
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore Elite®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 Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new product. Here’s what the
Agreement* includes:
Parts and labor needed to help keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage— real protection.
Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.
Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us.
“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months.
Product replacement if your covered product can’t be
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Annual Preventive Maintenance Check  at your request
– no extra charge.
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution
– phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”
Power surge protection against electrical damage due
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$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.
25% discount 
repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes to schedule service. You can call at
any time day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information in the
U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Model No.___________________ Date of Purchase ___________________
Serial No.___________________
Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or personal
injury when using your product, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the 
straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
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a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
Do not modify or extend the power cord length. It
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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
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 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 which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
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appliance.
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making
any repairs.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that any service be
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION