Kenmore 795.5131 manual When YOU GO on Vacation, When YOU Move, Icemaker Operation

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WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

if you choose to unplug the refrigerator while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you

leave.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2.Empty the ice bin. 3.Turn OFF the icemaker.

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

if you choose to unplug the refrlgerator before you leave, follow these steps.

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator and empty ice bin.

2.Unplug refrigeraton

3.Clean refrigerator, wipe, 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 aii food from the refrigerator and pack aii frozen food in dry ice.

2.Unplug refrigerator.

3.Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well. 4.Empty water from the defrost pan. 5.Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.

6.Take out aii removable parts, wrap them weii and tape together so they do not shift and raffle during the move.

Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions.

7.Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it roils more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all

the way so they do not scrape the floor. See the DOOR ALIGNMENT section.

8.Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. When you get to your new home r put everything back and refer to the REFRIGERATION iNSTALLATION section for setup instructions.

ICEMAKER OPERATION

Personal Injury Hazard

Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking while the refrigerator is plugged in.

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

Power Switch

(ON/OFF)

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Shutoff Arm

The icemaker wiii produce 8 cubes per cycle, approximately 70 -80cubes 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. Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm. When the bin fliis to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker wiii stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together. If ice is not used frequently, aid ice cubes wiii become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF

°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 wiii buzz as the icemaker fliis with water. If the power switch is in the ON position, it wiii buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to OFF position.

NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the ON position before the water line is connected can damage the icemaker. You wiii hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

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Contents Kenmoreo Troubleshooting Guide FilterUSE and Care Kenmore Refrigerator Warranty One Year Limited Warranty SIDE=BY=SIDEREFRIGERATORProduct warranty ServiceMaintenance Check MasterProtection AgreementsBasic safety Using thisTo reduce Shock orUSE of Extension Cords To Connect ElectricityElectrical Shock Hazard Recommended Grounding MethodInstallation Unpacking Your RefrigeratorLeveling the Refrigerator Door Handle Removal Type 1 identify your handle typeGrille Installation Handle Removal TypeEJectrlc Shock Hazard SomeType Adjusting tool fiat blade screwdriver Door AlignmentConnecting the Water Line Before YOU Begin What YOU will NeedShutoff the Main Water Supply Choose the Valve LocationConnect the Tubing to Start the IcemakerFasten Shutoff Valve Tighten the PiPE ClampFreezer Door Rack Dairy Corner Control Panel Features Display Off ModeEnsuring Proper AIR Circulation Food Storage GuideRecommended Adjustment Adjusting Control SettingsCONDITION/REASON How to Store Food Storage GuideStoring Frozen Food Packaging recommendationsWater and ICE Dispenser ICE Storage BINIcenaker Cover Door Rack and SupportCrisper and Crisper Cover Refrigerator ShelvesDoor Snack PANFreezershelf Water Filter Insfallng the wafer filterSystem OdorLamp Replacement General Cleaning TipsPower iNTERRUPTiONS INSiDE WallsWhen YOU GO on Vacation When YOU MoveWhen should YOU SET the Icemaker Power Switch to OFF Icemaker OperationUnderstanding Sounds YOU MAY Hear See the Adjusting Control Settings section IcemakerIce Ice or Storage Wild NotInto SectionGarantja Posterior