Kenmore 795.7130 Series User manual

Modelos /
color number
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MFL61987612
Models Modèles
795.7130
Sears Brands Management Corporation
BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR
CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

TABLE OF CONTENTS
English Version 2
Kenmore Warranty 3
Safety Instructions 5 - 6
Grounding Requirements 6
Parts and Features 7
Refrigerator Installation 8 - 15
Unpacking your refrigerator 8
Installation 8
Base Grille 8
Removing and Replacing
Your refrigerator doors 10 - 11
Pull out drawer 12 - 13
Leveling and door alignment 14
Using your refrigerator 15 - 22
Ensuring proper air circulation 15
Multi Flow
Door alarm
15
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Setting the controls 15
Adjusting control settings 16
Food storage guide 16
Storing frozen food 17
Refrigerator Section 18 - 21
Refrigerator shelves 18
Pantry 19
Crisper humidity control 19
Optibin Crisper 19
Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 20
Modular Door Bins 20
Dairy Bin 21
Egg Box 21
Freezer Section 21 - 22
Ice Bin 21
Durabase 21
Tilting Door 22
Glide-out drawer basket 22
Care and Cleaning 23 - 24
General cleaning tips 23
Outside 23
Inside walls 23
Door liner and gaskets 23
Plastic parts 23
Condenser coils 23
Light bulb replacement 23 - 24
Power interruptions 24
When you go on vacation 24
About the Custom Cube Ice Maker 25
Connecting the Waterline 26 - 28
Troubleshooting Guide 29 - 32
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Durabase Divider 22
How to remove door handle 9
Protection Agreements 4
Spanish Version 33
French Version 66

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
BOTTOM
U.S.A. WARRANTY

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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, CAUTION. These words mean:
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.
SAFETY MESSAGES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your product, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 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.
Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the
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: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
this use and care guide.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or
wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking 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 frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below
40 °F (4 °C).”
“...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten.
Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of
any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.”
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality
of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The
eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their quality as you can.”
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you
open the doors when children are in the area.
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.
The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply
plug is accessible for quick disconnection if an accident
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may
break when frozen, causing damage.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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happens.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR YOUR 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.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
3-prong
grounding
plug
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that,
children may not easily climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still 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.
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DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Your old refrigerator
may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric Ozone.
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is made
of parts and materials which are reusable and / or
recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the
collection center of waste material and can be reused after
rework (recycling).
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
the
r.
make sure
CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified service If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
CAUTION
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 person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
For proper disposal of the product, please contact your
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid any hazard.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 volts, 60Hz, AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides 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 responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (Ground) prong from the power cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect
the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the control (thermostat, refrigerator
control or freezer control, depending on the model) to
the desired setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be
15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
local regulatory agency.

PARTS AND FEATURES
* On some models
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Ice Bin
Durabase
Divider
Egg Box*
Modular Door Bins
Dairy Corner
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A
Use this section 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.
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Optibin Crispers
Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp
Shelves
Refrigerator Light
Digital Sensor Control
Glide-Out Drawer Basket
Bottle Guide*
Icemaker
FPantry
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Freezer Light
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the Important Safety Instructions
section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
INSTALLATION
1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If it is required,
adjust the leveling screws to compensate for
unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly
higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling
screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet
slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.
NEXT
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust
accumulated during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before store
food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator
is now ready for use.
WARNING:
Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper etc. You may be injured.
Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base
grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or
receive an electrical shock.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
Explosion Hazard
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
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 techsheet
(on some models), that is attached to back wall of the
refrigerator.
BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION
To remove the base grille
To install or replace base grille:
1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of
refrigerator.
2. Place the base grille into position and insert and
tighten screws.
1. Remove screws from the base grille and remove it.
2. Reattach screws to the base of refrigerator.
2. Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C.) If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or high,
cooling ability may be adversely affected.
3. Keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from
adjacent items and surfaces. Too small a distance
result in lowered freezing capability and
electricity charge consumption.
may
increased
(5.08 cm) 2”
(5.08 cm) 2”
2” 2”
(5.08 cm) (5.08 cm)

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
T O O L S Y O U M A Y N E E D
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
1. Removing Refrigerator Handle
•Loosen the set screws with the 3/32” Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4”
Allen wrench.
2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle
•Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with the 3/32” Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4”
Allen wrench.
Hex head socket wrench Phillips screwdriver Flat head screwdriver Allen wrench
10 mm
1/4 in
3/8 in
1/4 in
3/32 in
Mounting
Fasteners
Allen Wrench
Set Screw
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLE
NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a
narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
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HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
1. Removing Refrigerator Door
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors.
Left Door
Loosen the cover screws (1).
Disconnect door switch wire (2).
Loosen hinge bolts (3).
Lift off the top hinge (4).
Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.
Right Door
CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.
Loosen the cover screws (1).
Disconnect door switch wire (2).
Loosen hinge bolts (3).
Lift off the top hinge (4).
Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.
Loosen ground screw (6).
Disconnect wire harness (5).
(3)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
(6)

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
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2. Replacing Refrigerator Door
Right Door
Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).
Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.
Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge
screws (3) to secure it.
Make sure the gasket on the door is flush
against the cabinet and is not folded.
Support the door on the handle side while
securing. And make sure the door is straight
and the gap between the doors is even across
the front.
Install the ground screw (6).
Connect the door switch wire (2).
Tighten the cover screw (1).
Left Door
Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (8).
Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.
Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge
screws (3) to secure it.
Make sure the gasket on the door is flush
against the cabinet and is not folded.
Support the door on the handle side while
securing. And make sure the door is straight
and the gap between the doors is even across
the front.
Connect the door switch wire (2).
Tighten the cover screw (1).
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NOTE: Make sure that the doors seal properly to ensure the
refrigerator runs efficiently.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULL OUT DRAWER
1. Removing Pull out Drawer
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or
property damage, you will need two persons to perform
the following instructions.
•Pull the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove
the durabase by lifting it from rail system.
•Press both hangers with yours thumbs to lift it up.
Durabase
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
•Separate the left and right rail cover
Fig. 3
screw
•Remove the screws of the rail on both sides.
Fig. 4
• With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it
up to separate it from the rails.
•
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 5
CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful
not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp
edges on hinge side.
CAUTION:
When removing drawer door, do not hold it
by the handle. The door could fall down and you may
Fig. 6
Rail tabes
Door
supports
Push the rails back into drawer cavity. With both
hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so
that both rails go back simultaneously.
be injured. Grasp the door with both hands as pictured
below when removing.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULL OUT DRAWER (cont.)
2. Installing Pull out Drawer
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or
property damage, you will need two people to perform
the following instructions.
•With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull it
out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.
Fig. 9
•Hook door supports into rail tabs.
•Lower door into final position and tighten the screws.
Rail tabes
Door Supports
Screws
Make sure you have the correct rail cover for each side.
Right
Rail cover
Left
Rail cover
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
• Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes
of the door supports to assemble the rail cover.
Fig. 13
Verify the hole’s assembly
•With the rails pulled out to full extension, insert the
durabase in the rail assembly.
Durabase
WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet
entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow
them to play inside of drawer.
WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
•
•
Drawer.

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LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT
Leveling
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on
the right and one on the left. 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’s power cord into a 3-prong
grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final
position.
2. Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise that side of
the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may
take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt
of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws.
This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more
to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.
4. Re-adjust if 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 want to raise at
middle hinge.
2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as
shown.
3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.
(Three snap rings are provided with unit.)
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION
In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow
between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in
the illustration below, air enters at the top of the freezer and
circulates down. From bottom of the freezer, air is forced up to
top of the refrigerator. Air enters to the refrigerator through top
vent, then circulates and exists at the bottom, where it returns
to the freezer.
MULTI-FLOW
Multi-Flow means powerful and effective cooling operation.
This is especially noticeable when new food is placed in the
refrigerator compartment.
If water or foreign substances enter to the cool air vent while
cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if there is
damaged, efficiency may be lowered because of escaping
cool air.
Do not block any of the cool air vents with food packages.
If the vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted and
temperature and moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections,
Any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other.
You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate
odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap
or cover foods tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section
for details).
DOOR ALARM
With this feature you will listen an alarm when the freezer
or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is
opened. These tones repeat every 30 seconds. The alarm
is cancelled when the freezer or the refrigerator door is
closed correctly.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
SETTING THE CONTROLS
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator
compartments.
Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 °F
(3 °C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 °F (-18 °C).
Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature
as desired.
Refrigerator control:
The lower the number setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment will become.
Freezer control:
When the setting is at a lower number, the freezer
compartment becomes colder.
Ultra Ice:
Press the Ultra Ice key and the LED will turn
on. This function will remain activated for 24 hours and
intensify the cooling speed of the freezer and increase
the amount of ice produced.
Identify your control type
NOTE: To change from °F to °C, press and hold
COLDER key of the freezer control and COLDER key of
the refrigerator control for more than 1 second at the
same time.
32 °F to 47 °F or 0 °C to 8 °C
-6 °F to 8 °F or -21 °C to -13 °C

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ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the
previous section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the
entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The
Colder the number setting, the longer the compressor will
run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control
adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator.
Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps
more cold air in the freezer compartment to make it colder.
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24
hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer
temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the
freezer control as well.
Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always
remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section
too warm
Door is opened often.
control to next
Large amounts of food was added.
higher number,
Very warm room temperature.
wait 24 hours,
then re-check.
FREEZER section too warm/ Turn the FREEZER
ice not made fast enough
control to next
Door is opened often.
higher number,
Large amounts of food was added.
wait 24 hours,
Very cold room temperature
then re-check.
Heavy ice usage.
Air vents blocked by items.
Move items out
of the air stream
REFRIGERATOR section too
cold
Controls not set correctly for
control to next
your conditions.
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check.
FREEZER section too cold Turn the FREEZER
Controls not set correctly for
Control to next
your conditions.
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check.
Turn the REFRIGERATOR
Turn the REFRIGERATOR
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator control: position 1 to 7
The higher the number setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment will become.
Freezer control: position 1 to 7
When the setting is at a higher number, the freezer
compartment becomes colder.
Press the Ultra Ice key and the LED will turn
on. This function will remain activated for 24 hours and
intensify the cooling speed of the freezer and increase the
amount of ice produced.
Ultra Ice
Identify your control type
(32 °F to 47 °F or 0 °C to 8 °C)
(-6 °F to 8 °F or -21 °C to -13 °C)
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing Fresh Food
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.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap
in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to
use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
Eggs
Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

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 proper care is not given during
packaging, you could have food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
Rigid plastic containers 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-permeable wrap.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantities of
food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs 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
tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type
of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.
NOTE: Do not store food near the sensor; it may cause
the sensor to malfunction.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation.
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO )
2. When it
vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness,
light-headedness, unconsciousness and death by
suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe
the vapors.
IMPORTANT: Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment - they may break when frozen,
causing damage.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
NOTE: For further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a
reliable cookbook.
Fruit
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in
the crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready
to use them. Sort and keep berries in their original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and
discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in a
plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper.
Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)
Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store
in crisper.
Fish
Chef fresh
Store most chef fresh in original wrapping as long as it is
airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic
containers with tight lids can also be used.
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. These units are all glass
shelves.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm
water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as
bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made
with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebble-
sized pieces.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid dropping them.
Adjusting Shelves
Remove shelves from the shipping position and place the
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 replace 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
slots.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to
the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or
the spilling food.
Sliding Out Shelves (optional on some models)
You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your
refrigerator as follows.
To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf
toward you.
To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops.
To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame:
1. Pull the shelf out to the stop position.
2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop
3. Lift up the shelf to remove.
Replace the shelf by reversing the above steps.
Convenience Shelves (optional on some models)
Folding Shelf: You can store taller items such as gallon
containers or bottles by simply sliding the shelf back.
position.

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To remove the crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2.
drawer stop.
To remove the glass:
1.Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under
the crisper cover.
To remove the crisper cover support:
While holding the crisper cover support with both
hands (as shown in the image below). Pull
WARNING: Be careful when handling the glass cover since
the glass is not attached to the cover.
2. Pull glass cover up and out.
forward and slightly lift the front part.
NOTE: Remove glass before removing the crisper
cover support.
OPTIBIN CRISPERS (on some models)
The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and
vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the
crisper. The OptiBin Crispers include: 1) a humidity
control knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a
large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold
or release moisture. 1
2
PANTRY
Pull forward to open. Lift slightly and pull it out to remove.
(on some models)
Adjust the control to desired temperature by moving from
COLD to COLDER.
CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-
sealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between
“FRUIT” Lets moist air out from crisper for best storage of
fruits.
“VEGETABLE” Keeps moist air in crisper for best storage
of fresh, leafy vegetables.
“FRUIT” and “VEGETABLE”.
To remove the glass:
1. Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under the
crisper cover.
2. Pull up and out.
3. Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the

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CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE (on some models)
To remove the crisper cover:
1. Remove both crisper drawers.
2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull the
cover up and out(1).
WARNING: Be careful when handing the glass cover
since the glass is not attached to the cover.
To remove the lattice on inner surface:
1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above).
2. Hold the glass cover and overturn the crisper cover.
3. For each lattice hold the lattice and pull sides of the
cover outward to remove lattice.
To replace lattice on inner surface:
1. For each lattice insert middle tab in 1 (closed to glass
cover) and pull sides of the cover to insert lattice.
MODULAR DOOR BINS
The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.
1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull
straight out.
2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support
button and push down until it stops.
WARNING: Injury could occur if door bins are not
firmly assembled.
NOTE: DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with the
baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury.
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front of the crisper, then pull it out to remove.
3. Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the
drawer stop.
NOTE: Do not change the location of the lower bin
in the upper doors with the others, or the doors will
not close properly.