Models/Moclelos: 795.7103 Kenmore Elite - Appliance Parts

Your old refrigerator may have a coating system that usedCFCs (chtorofluorocarbons).CFCs are believed to harmstratospheric ozone.if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make surethe CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by aqualified technician. If you intentionally release this CFCrefrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonmentunder provisions of environmental legislation.IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.TO CONNECT ELECTRICITYUSE OF EXTENSIONElectricalproperlygrounded.must beHave the wan outlet and the circuitchecked by a qualifiedoutlet is properlyBecause of potential safety hazards under certainconditions, the use of an extension cord is natrecommended. However, if you stiN elect to use anextension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a ULlisted (USA), 3-wire grounding type appliance extensioncord having a grounding type plug and outlet, and thatthe electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)and 120 volts.Shock HazardFOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this applianceelectricianUse of an extension cord will increase the clearanceneeded for the back of the refrigerator.to make sure thegrounded.3-pronggrounding typewall receptacleI3-pronggrounding I-q---Tffr' IVVJ///RECOMMENDEDEnsure properground existsbefore use.GROUNDINGCORDSMETHODThe refrigeratorshould always be plugged into its ownindividual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.This provides the best performance and also preventsoverloading house wiring circuits which could cause a firehazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that aseparate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.Use a receptacle that cannot be turned off: with a switchor putt chain. Do not use an extension cord.Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,it is your personal responsibility and obligation to haveit replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walloutlet.7

Use this page to become more familiarfor your convenience.with the parts and features of your refrigerator.Page references are includedNOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the itemslisted below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.O RefrigeratorWaterLight (p. 33}Filter (inside) (p. 28}AdjustableDoor Bins (p. 26}Fixed Door BinsO RefrigeratorPullout Drawer (p. 27}Durabase (p. 27}Durabase Divider (p. 27)Shelves (p. 24)Ice Compartment (p. 19)(Icemaker and Ice Bin)Humidity ControlledO Extra Ice Bin (p. 26}Dairy Bin (p. 26}WaterTank CoverO ArticulatingCrisper (p. 25}Temperature ControlledPantry Drawer (p. 25}8Mullion(p. 18}

Excessive Weight Hazard:Excessive Weight Hazard:Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving therefrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protectthe floor. Always pull the refrigeratorstraight out whenmoving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator whentrying to move it, as floor damage could occur.Use two or more people to move and install therefrigeratonFailure to do so can result in back orother injury.UNPACKINGYOUR REFRIGERATORRemove tape and any temporary labels from yourrefrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, orthe Tech Sheet that is located under the front of therefrigerator,Explosionbehind the base grille.Hazard:Keep flammable materials and vapors, such asgasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do socan result in fire, explosion, or death.To remove any remainingtape or glue, rub the areabriskly with your thumb. Tape or gtue residue can also beeasily removedby rubbinga small amount of liquid dishsoap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warmwater and dry.Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammablefluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. Theseproducts can damage the surface of your refrigerator.Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.Please reinstall shelves according to your individualstorage needs.9

BASE GRILLE INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONTo remove the base grllle:(continued)To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must beleveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor, ifrequired, adjust the leveling legs to compensate forunevenness of the floor. The front should be slightlyhigher than the rear to aid in door closing. Levelinglegs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinetslightly. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unitor counterclockwise to lower it. (See LEVELING ANDDOOR ALIGNMENT.)lo1) Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown forclarity.)2) Once the drawer is open, and there is sufflcientclearance, remove the screws on the top ofthe cover.To replace the base grllle:Place the cover into position and then insert andtighten the screws.NOTE: installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,a platform or weakly supported structure is notrecommended.oinstall this appliance in an area where the temperatureis between 55 F (13 C) and 110 F (43 C). if thetemperature around the appliance is too low or high,cooling ability may be adversely affected.3. Select a place where a water supply can be easilyconnected for the automatic icemakenPRIOR TO USE1. Clean your refrigeratordust that accumulatedNOTE: The water pressure must be between 20 and120 psi on models without a water filter and between40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.thoroughly and wipe off allduring shipping.2. install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packedtogether to prevent possible damage during shipment.o3. Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to threehours before putting food in it. Check the flow ofcold air in the freezer compartment to ensure propercooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.Too small of a distance from adjacent items mayresult in lowered freezing capability and increasedelectricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open thedoors.INSTALLATIONThe refrigerator should always be plugged into its ownindividual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.This provides the best performance and also preventsoverloading house wiring circuits which could cause a firehazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that aseparate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.Shock Hazard:To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install therefrigeratorin a wet or damp area.!10

NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigeratoropening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATORDOOR HANDLENOTE: Handle appearanceillustrations on this page.Removing RefrigeratorMountingFastenersmay vary fromSet ScrewHandleLoosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. (2.5 mm)Allen wrench and remove the handle.NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners needto be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 in. (6.4mm) Allen wrench.AllenWrenchHOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATORDOOR HANDLENOTE: Handle appearanceillustrations on this page.ReplacingRefrigeratormay vary fromDoorHandlePlace the handle on the door by fittingthe handle footprints over the mountingfasteners and tightening the set screwswith a 3/32 in (2.5 cm) Allen wrench.MountingFastenersNOTE: If the handle mounting fastenersneed to be tightened or removed, use a1/4in. (6.4 mm) Allen wrench.11through a narrow

NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigeratoropening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLENOTE: Handle appearancethis page.Removingmay vary from illustrationsFreezer DraweronHandleLoosen the set screws located on the lower side of thehandle with a 1/8 in. (3.1 mm) Alien wrench and removethe handle.NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to betightened or removed, use a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Allenwrench.HOW TO REPLACE FREEZER DOORNOTE: Handle appearanceHANDLEmay vary from illustrations onthis page.Replacing Freezer DrawerHandlePlace the handle on the door by fitting the handlefootprints over the mounting fasteners and tighteningthe set screws with a 1/8 in. (3.1 mm) Allen wrench.NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to betightened or removed, use a 1/4in. (6.4 mm) Allenwrench.12through a narrow

REMOVING AND REPLACINGREFRIGERATOR DOORS, CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and binsfrom the doors.(2)Excessive Weight Hazard:Use two or more people to remove and install therefrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back orother injury.(3)/: (8)Electrical//Shock HazardDisconnectthe electricalbefore installing.Failureserious injury or death.1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).Lift up the cover (2).supply to the refrigeratorto do so could result in2. Remove the cover.3. Pull out the tube (3).Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the airvents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. Youmay be injured or receive an electrical shock.4. Disconnectall wire harnesses (4).5. Remove the groundingscrew (5).6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise.Lift the tophinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).NOTE: Be careful when you work with the hinge and basegrille. You may be injured.A, CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,be careful that the door does not fall forward.To remove the left refrigerator door:On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out ofthe collet fitting on the connector by pressing the fittingrelease ring (see picture below).Z Lift the door from the middledoor.hinge pin and remove the8. Place the door, inside facingsurface.up, on a non-scratchingTo remove the right refrigerator door:f/(2)(1).1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).Lift up the cover (2).2. Remove the cover.3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5)., CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, becareful that the door does not fail forward.4. Lift the door from the middlethe door.5. Place the door, inside facingsurface.13hinge pin and removeup, on a non-scratching

Relnstalllngthe RefrigeratorDoorRight DoorLeft Door1. Lower the door onto middle1. Lower the door onto middle2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) and intoplace. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to securehinge.hinge pin (10).2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and intoplace. Rotate lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge.3. Install the groundingwire harnesses (4).hinge pin (9).3. Hook the tabs on right side of hinge cover (2) underthe edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover inplace. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).screw (5) and connect the two4. Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the leftdoor into the hole beside the left hinge on the top ofthe cabinet until it exits through the back.5. Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector untilyou see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tube over5/8 in. (15 mm).(1) . /(2)6. Hook tabs on left side of hinge cover (1) under theedge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover inplace. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).)(2)(i)(3).//(7)/(8)(9)A ,CAUTIONColletTubeAfter inserting, pull the tube tomake sure that it is secure andreinsert the clip.Scale MarkClip--14

HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWERWARNING:Use two or more people to remove andinstall the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can resultback or other injury.HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWERWith both hands, hotd the center bar and putt it outuntil both rails are fully extended.int CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing orreplacing the drawer. The handle may come off and itcould cause personal injury.NOTE:locatedclarity.In the followingfigures, the Pullout Drawerabove the freezerdrawer is not shown forPull the drawe open to futt extension. Remove thelower basket C) by lifting the basket from the railsystem.Grasp the drawer on each side and hook doorsupports C) into rail tabs C) located on both sides.Remove the screws C) of the rait on both sides.Lower the door into final position and tighten thescrews ( located on both sides.Grasp the drawer on each side and putt it up toseparate it from the rails.With the drawer pulled out to futl extension, insert thelower basket ( in the rail assembly.With both hands, hold the center bar and push it in toallow both rails to slide in simultaneously.,WARNING:If the Durabase divider is removed, there isenough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment orsuffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to touch or gonear the freezer drawer.WARNING:drawer.15DO NOT step or sit down on freezer

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT3. Open both doors again and check to make sure thatthey close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tiltthe refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turningboth leveling legs counterclockwise.It may takeseveral more turns, and you should turn both levelinglegs the same amount.LevelingAfter installing, plug the refrigerator'spower cord into a3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigeratorinto thefinal position.Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one on theright and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tiltfrom front-to-backor side-to-side. If your refrigeratorseems unsteady, or you want the doors to close moreeasily, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructionsbelow 4. Replace the base grille.NOTE: Your refrigerator is uniquely designed withtwo fresh food doors. Either door can be opened orclosed independently of the other. You may have toexert slight pressure on the doors to get them to closecompletely.NOTE: Tools Required 11/16" (18mm) wrench or fiat bladescrewdriver.Door AllgnmentBoth the left and right refrigerator doors have anadjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise andlower them to align properly.1. Remove the base grille (refer to page 10).2. Turn the leveling leg counterclockwiseto raise that sideof the refrigerator or clockwise to lower it. It may takeseveral turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of therefrigerator.If the space between your doors is uneven, follow theinstructions below to align the doors evenly Use the wrench (included with the Use & Care Guide)to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height.Clockwise to raise or counterclockwiseto lower the height.NOTE: Having someone push backward against the top ofthe refrigerator takes some weight off: of the leveling legs.This makes it easier to adjust the legs.16

SETTING THE CONTROLSThe refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for theentire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). Thecolder the setting, the longer the compressor will run tokeep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjuststhe cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator.Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keepsmore cold air in the freezer compartment to make itcolder.DispenserWhen you press the Waterbutton, the Water icon willilluminate.When you press the Ice Selectbutton, either the cube or crushedice icon will illuminate.AIRFLOWSome dripping may occurafter dispensing. Hold your cupbeneath the dispenser for a fewseconds after dispensing to catchall of the drops.Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh foodsection and back again through air vents in the walldividing the two sections. Be sure not to block vents whilepacking your refrigerator. Doing so will restrict airflowand may cause the refrigerator temperature to becometoo warm or cause interior moisture buildup. (See air flowdiagram below.), CAUTION: The control display is operated bytouch. Excessive moisture on the display may cause amalfunction. Please keep the display clean and dry., WARNING: The dispenser will not work if any door isleft open or if the control lock is engaged.Ultra iceWhen you touch the Ultra Ice button, the graphicwillilluminatein the displayand will continue for 24 hours.The functionwill automaticallyshut off after 24 hours.TemperatureYou can stop this functionbutton one more time."This functioncapabilities.manuallyby touchingtheincreases both ice making and freezingWater Filter ResetCHANGEFILTERWhen the water filter indicator turns on, you haveto change the water filter. After changing the waterfilter, press and hold the Ultra Ice (Water Filter Reset)button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off.You need to change the water filter approximatelyevery six months.The Refrigerator Temp. Control ranges from 33 F to46 F (O C to 8 C). Press the Refrigerator Temp. buttonto cycle through the available temperature settings oneincrement at a time. The Freezer Temp. Control range is from 6 F to 8 F( 21 C fo 13 C). Press the Freezer Temp. button tocycle through the available temperature settings oneincrement at a time.Blue Ambient Mood Light/LightSensor EThis light has three settings: On, Off and Auto. If theli

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