User Manual Kenmore Elite 795.74013 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

• Owner's manual - (English, French)

Table of contents

• PARTS AND FEATURES
• USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PARTS AND FEATURES

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.

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.

1. Refrigerator Light
2. Water Filter
3. Modular Door Bins
4. Refrigerator Light (side)
5. Articulating Mullion
6. Humidity Controlled Crisper
7. Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer
8. Automatic Icemaker
9. Ice Bin
10. Durabase Divider
11. Control Panel
12. Kenmore Connect™ Speaker
13. Air Filter
14. Adjustable Dairy Bin
15. Refrigerator Shelves
16. Adjustable Door Bins
17. Air Tight Crisper
18. Pullout Drawer
19. Durabase

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Temperature

• The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (1°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.
• The Freezer Temp Control range is from -6°F to 8°F (-21°C to -13°C). mp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.

NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. 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.

Airflow

Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator. Doing so will restrict airflow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup. (See air flow diagram below.)

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 off. After four hours, the Air Filter will switch to Auto mode.

• Auto mode is the default mode.
• Press the Air Filter button once for Max mode.

Air Filter Reset

When the Change icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. It is recommended to change the air filter approximately every 6 months.

Ultra Ice

The Ultra Ice function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities by running the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24-hour period.

• When you press the Ultra Ice button, the “ON” LED will illuminate and will continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours.
• You can stop the function manually by pressing the button one more time.

Water Filter Reset

When the Change icon turns on, you need to change the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. You need to change the water filter approximately every six months.

Articulating Mullion

This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right door gaskets to seal against.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion, make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in.

• Door Alarm
• When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate.
• When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open.
• When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

Control Lock

• When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the Lock function is off.
• If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons, press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds or more. The Control Lock button will illuminate and the Lock function is now enabled.
• When the Lock function is activated, no other buttons will work.
• To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Control Lock button for approximately three seconds.

Temperature Mode Switch Function (°F <->°C)

If you want to convert °F to °C or vice versa, press and hold the Freezer Temp and Refrigerator Temp buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds.

Demo Mode (For Store Use Only)

The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the control panel.

To deactivate:

With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator Temp and Ice Maker buttons at the same time for five seconds. The control panel will beep and the temperature settings will display to confirm that Demo Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the Demo Mode.

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.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times.

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity 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 (how 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.

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 throughout the refrigerator and could 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

CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment. They may break or burst if they freeze.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

WARNING- Personal Injury Hazard: DO NOT place fingers or hands in the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

NOTE: 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 to produce the normal amount and size cubes.

The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle— approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.

• If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to OFF (O).
• When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch to ON (I).
• The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
• Discard the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the Automatic Shutoff Arm.
• When the bin fills to the level of the Automatic Shutoff Arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together.
• If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O)

• When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.
• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water.

NOTE: If the house water supply (cold water only) is not hooked up or not turned on fully, turn the icemaker to the Off (O) position to prevent noise and possible damage. Do not turn the icemaker On (I) until an adequate water supply is connected.

• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

PREPARING FOR VACATION

Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (O) and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding from ruptured water lines or connections.

REFRIGERATOR SECTION

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wiresh elves.

Adjusting the shelves to fit different Iseights of items will m akefinding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open whic h will save energy.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are; cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.

CAUTION: Glass shelves are Ueavy. Use special care when removing 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 in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 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 slots.

CAUTION: Make sure that seelves are levol from one siOe to the other. Failure So do so may resultin the shelf fal ling or spil ling food.

Folding Shelf (on some models)

You can store taller items, such as a gallon container or pottles, by simply pushin g t he front half of the shelf Fnderneath the back half hd tho shelf. Pull the front of the shelf toward you to return to a full shelf.

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer.

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between VEGETABLES and FRUIT.

• VEGETABLES keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
• FRUIT lets out of the crisper for best storage of fruit.

REMOVING THE HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out.
   
3. To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place.

To remove the glass

1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover.
2. Pull the glass up and out.

NOTE: Pantry drawer not shown for clarity.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PANTRY DRAWER

The Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer provides storage space with a 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 Produce (Cold), Deli (Colder) and Meat (Coldest).

CAUTION: Do not store glass bottles in the pantry. If they are frozen, they can break and cause personal injury.

DOOR BIN

The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment.

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 and push down until it snaps into place.

NOTE: Some bins may vary in appearance and will only fit in one location.

CAUTION: Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

REPLACING THE AIR FILTER

It is recommended that you replace the air filter:

• Approximately every six months.
• When the CHANGE AIR FILTER light turns on.

1. Remove the Old Filter
   • Turn the filter cover to the left to detach it from the refrigerator wall. The filter is located on the inside of the filter cover. Remove the filter from the cover and replace it with a new filter.
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2. Install a New Air Filter.
   • Place the new filter inside of the cover with the side that says “Front” facing outward. Turn the filter cover to the right to attach it to the refrigerator wall.
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   • After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor.

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 bottom of the freezer drawer when opening and closing.

PULLOUT DRAWERS

1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.
   
2. To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place.
   

DURABASE

1. To remove the Durabase, push it to the back as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out.
2. To replace, insert the Durabase in the rail assembly.
   

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.

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 children or pets to touch or go near the drawer.

WATER FILTER

WATER FILTER

It is recommended that you replace the water filter:

• Approximately every six months.
• When the water filter indicator turns on.
• When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

Before Replacing the Water Filter:

If the top shelf, located below the water filter, is in the highest position, it will need to be removed prior to replacing the water filter.

To remove any shelf–Tilt up the front of the shelf 1 and lift it 2 .

Pull the shelf out.

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 filter cover to collect any leaking water. Hold the water filter upright, once it is removed, to prevent any remaining water from spilling out of the water filter.

• Pull the water filter downward and pull out. Make sure to rotate the filter down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole.
  

2. Replace with a new water filter.

• Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With water filter tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter into the manifold hole until it stops.
  
• Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover.

The cover wil I click when cl osed correctly.

3. Water Filter Bypass Plug

Keep the water filter bypass plug. You MUST use the water filter bypass plug when a replacement water filter cartridge is not available.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate refrigerator without water filter or water filter plug installed.

WATER FILTER

It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and water filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised.

CARE AND CLEANING

GENERAL CLEANING TIPS

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

EXTERIOR

Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

For products with a stainless steel exterior, 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 water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.

CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, do not spray water.

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts.

PLASTIC PARTS (Covers and Panels)

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material.

CONDENSER COILS

Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights have LED interior lighting, and service should be performed by a qualified technician.

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. Turn off the icemaker and empty the ice bin.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the Controls section.
3. Clean the refrigerator, 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.

WHEN YOU MOVE

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
2. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move. Refer to the Using your Refrigerator section for removable instructions.
5. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls easier OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they do not scrape the floor. See the Door Closing section.
6. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the Refrigerator Installation section for preparation instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met:

COOLING

COOLING/ICE

ICE

NOISE

PARTS & FEATURES