Sears Kenmore Elite 596.7858*800- Manuals

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, 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 refriger...

6 WARNING DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Before replacing a burned-out or broken 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 rep...

7 CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL ELECTRICAL & GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may...

8 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 y...

9 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING WARNING UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator.T...

10 INSTALLATION (continued) 1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs...

11 HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen...

12 HOW TO REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench. NOTE: If the ha...

13 To remove the left refrigerator door: On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out of the collet fitting on the connector by pressing the fitting release ring (see picture below). 1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2). 2. Remove the cover.3. Pul...

14 After inserting, pull the tube to make sure that it is secure and reinsert the clip. Tube Scale Mark Collet Clip Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Rotate lever (6) clockwise to ...

15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket and extra ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system. Remove the screws 1 on both the left and right rails. Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. With both hands, hold...

16 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended. Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws 3 located on both sides. With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the basket and ice bin in the rail assembly. Gr...

17 LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position.Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from fro...

18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: The dispenser will not work if any door is left open or if the control lock is engaged. CAUTION: The control display is operated by touch. Excessive moisture on the display may cause a malfunction. Please keep the display clean and dry. • The Ref...

19 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion, please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in. Caution When Closing the Door Accent Light / Light Sensor This light has three settings: On, Off and Auto. If the light ...

20 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 secon...

22 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle— approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. • ...

23 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. • Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. • Never store beverage ...

24 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 FOODNOTE: Check a freezer guide...

25 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER DISPENSER To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch with a glass. NOTE: The dispenser is equipped with a light that turns on when the dispenser pad is engaged. WATER TRAY Press down on either of the front corners to remove the tray. NO...

26 REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of t...

27 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 VEGETABLE...

28 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...

29 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Bottom Drawer 1. To remove, open the drawer to full extension 1 . Tilt the front of the Durabase up and then lift it up and out 2 . 2. To replace, tilt the back of the Durabase into the drawer, then lower it down and in. DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Remove and replace ...

30 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 water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. • Rotate the water filter up into position and clo...

31 Performance Data Sheet The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium par...

32 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. NOTE: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. For estimated c...

33 WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: December 15, 2009 2019 09 - Manufacturer: Sears Roebuck and Co. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830...

34 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL C...

35 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 ...

36 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator part...

37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is b...

38 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: Before makin...

39 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. Refrigerator is set to demo mode. Demo Mo...

45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Normal Operation Rattling Rattling noises may ...

47 Kenmore Connect ™ System HOLD the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door, when instructed to do so by the call center. Hold the phone no more than one inch from (but not touching) the speaker. PUSH and hold the Freezer Temp but...