Kenmore 795.79972.902 - User Manual

REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE MANUAL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
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Summary

REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

Safety instruction to disconnect power before any service.

1-7 REPLACEMENT PARTS

List of common replacement parts with part numbers.

DISASSEMBLY

3-1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR

Step-by-step guide to remove the freezer door.

3-2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Step-by-step guide to remove the refrigerator door.

3-3 REPLACE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

Instructions for reattaching the refrigerator door.

3-4 REPLACE FREEZER DOOR

Instructions for reattaching the freezer door.

COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL

4-1 COMPRESSOR

4-2 PTC-STARTER; COMBO

4-3 OLP (OVERLOAD PROTECTOR)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TROUBLESHOOTING

6-1 COMPRESSOR AND ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Troubleshooting guide for compressor and related electrical parts.

6-2 PTC; COMBO AND OLP

Troubleshooting steps for PTC/Combo and OLP components.

6-3 OTHER ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Troubleshooting for other electrical components affecting cooling.

6-4 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART

Chart for diagnosing common refrigerator complaints and solutions.

6-5 REFRIGERATING CYCLE

Explanation of the refrigerating cycle and troubleshooting leaks.

OPERATION PRINCIPLE AND REPAIR METHOD OF ICEMAKER

7-2 ICEMAKER FUNCTIONS

7-2-5 Function TEST

7-3 DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION & CIRCUIT OF MICOM

8-1 FUNCTION

8-1-4 Defect Diagnosis Function

How the MICOM displays error codes for system defects.

8-1-5 TEST MODE

Procedures for using test modes to check PCB and product functions.

8-2 PCB FUNCTION

Overview of the Printed Circuit Board layout and functions.

8-2-1 Power Circuit

8-2-3 Temperature Sensor Circuit

8-3 RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION OF SENSOR

Kenmore 795.79972.902 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	795.79972.902
Category	Refrigerator
Type	French Door
Ice Maker	Yes
Water Dispenser	Yes
Color	Stainless Steel
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Height	69.9 in.
Width	35.75 in.