Kenmore 795.78502800 - User Manual

CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
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Model #s:
795.78502800
795.78503800
795.78506800
795.78509800
795.78512800
795.78513800
795.78516800
795.78519800
P/No. MFL47914901 (Last Revision: M . 10. 2008)

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

Instructions for safely disconnecting power before servicing the appliance.

1-7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

List of common replacement parts with their part numbers.

2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION

3. DISASSEMBLY

3-1 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing refrigerator doors.

3-2 DOOR

Details procedures for door disassembly and gasket replacement.

3-3 DOOR ALIGNMENT

Instructions for adjusting and aligning refrigerator doors.

3-4 FAN AND FAN MOTOR(EVAPORATOR)

Procedure for removing and replacing the evaporator fan and motor.

3-5 DEFROST CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Procedure for removing and replacing the defrost control assembly.

3-8 MAIN PWB

Steps for removing and replacing the main printed circuit board (PWB).

3-10 DISPLAY PWB REPLACEMENT

Steps for replacing the display printed circuit board (PWB).

3-15 ICEMAKER ASSEMBLY

Procedure for removing and replacing the icemaker assembly.

3-19 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER

Detailed steps for removing and reinstalling the pullout drawer.

3-21 FAN AND FAN MOTOR DISASSEMBLY METHOD

Steps for disassembling the fan and fan motor.

3-22 PULL OUT DRAWER

Procedure for separating and installing the pull-out drawer.

4. ADJUSTMENT

4-1 COMPRESSOR

Explains the role and composition of the compressor.

4-2 PTC-STARTER

Details the composition, role, and usage of the PTC starter.

4-3 OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR)

Defines and explains the role of the Overload Protector (OLP).

5. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

6-1 COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Troubleshooting guide for compressor and related electrical components.

6-2 OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Troubleshooting guide for other electrical components.

6-3 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

Chart for diagnosing common refrigerator complaints and their remedies.

6-4 REFRIGERATION CYCLE

Troubleshooting chart for the refrigeration cycle.

6-4-1 SEALED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Diagnostic flowchart for issues within the sealed refrigeration system.

7. OPERATION PRINCIPLE & REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER

7-1 OPERATION PRINCIPLE

Explains the basic operational principle of the icemaker.

7-2 ICE MAKER FUNCTIONS

Details the icemaking, harvest, and fill/park modes of the icemaker.

7-3 DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Explains error codes displayed by the ice maker water supply control panel.

8. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM

8-1 FUNCTION

Describes the basic function and initial settings of the refrigerator.

8-1-14 Defrosting (removing frost)

8-1-15 Defect Diagnosis Function

ERROR CODE on display panel

Table detailing error codes, their categories, display, and generation factors.

8-1-16 TEST Mode

8-2 PCB FUNCTION

8-2-2 Load; Fan & Open Door Detection Circuit

8-2-3 Temperature Sensor Circuit

8-2-5 Dispenser Drive Circuit

8-3 TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER SOURCE is poor.

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to poor power source.

COOLING is NO COOLING.

Troubleshooting steps for when the refrigerator is not cooling.

FREEZER TEMPERATURE is incorrect

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect freezer temperature issues.

COOLING is poor.

Troubleshooting steps for when the refrigerator is cooling poorly.

DEFROSTING is poor.

Troubleshooting steps for defrosting failures.

8-4 MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

8-4-1 Main PWB Assembly

8-4-2 Dispenser Drive PWB Assembly

Kenmore 795.78502800 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	795.78502800
Type	French Door
Ice Maker	Yes
Water Dispenser	Yes
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Color	Stainless Steel
Defrost Type	Frost Free
Height	69 3/4 in.
Width	35.75 in.
Weight	280 lbs