Kenmore 79551313011 refrigerator Parts

The cubic-foot capacity for Kenmore model 79551313011 is listed in the specifications section of the 79551313011 owner's manual and on the refrigerator’s rating label inside the fresh-food compartment. This model is a 795.5131/795.5132 series side-by-side; the exact capacity is tied to the specific configuration.

Fast ways to get the exact capacity

• Open the fresh-food door and look for the rating label (commonly on a side wall near the crisper drawers).
• Check the “Specifications” or “Product data” section in the 79551313011 owner's manual.
• If the label is hard to read, take a clear photo and zoom in; the capacity is usually shown as “Total capacity” (cu. ft.).
• Use the model series on the manual cover (795.5131 and 795.5132) to confirm you have the correct document for your unit.

What you should see (typical label fields)

Where you look	What it may be called	Units
Rating label inside refrigerator	Total capacity, refrigerator capacity, freezer capacity	cu. ft. or L
Manual specifications section	Capacity or volume	cu. ft. and/or liters

Why it matters

Knowing the exact cubic feet helps with food-storage planning and also supports outage planning; the manual’s dry-ice guidance is based on “per cubic foot of freezer space.”

Related tip (if you are checking capacity due to ice or water issues)

If your concern is dispenser performance rather than storage space, start with filter and water-supply checks; the how to replace the water filter in a Kenmore refrigerator guide helps prevent low flow from being mistaken for a cooling or capacity problem.

Last updated: January 2026

On Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator model 79551313011, the water filter is located inside the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment, in the upper shelf area where the filter receptacle sits. You remove a shelf for access, then twist the filter to remove or install it (quarter-turn).

How to find it quickly on model 79551313011

• Open the refrigerator (fresh food) door, not the freezer door
• Look near the top shelf area
• If a shelf blocks access, remove the top shelf and move it down temporarily
• The filter locks in with a quarter-turn clockwise to install
• After replacement, use the Filter Reset button (press and hold about 3 seconds)

For the exact diagrams and steps for your unit, follow the 79551313011 owner's manual.

Basic replace steps (what to expect)

1. Turn off the household water supply.
2. Remove the red cap from the new filter.
3. Insert the filter tabs into the receptacle slots.
4. Turn the filter right (clockwise) one quarter turn to lock.
5. Turn water back on and dispense about 2.5 gallons to purge air and carbon fines.

Common “wrong location” mix-ups

Many side-by-side refrigerators place the filter in different spots depending on design. Here is how to tell you are in the right place for this model:

What you see	What it usually means	What to do
Filter housing near the top shelf area	Correct location for 79551313011	Replace filter and reset indicator
No filter installed, only a cap/plug	Filter bypass (substitute) cap is installed	Remove cap and install a filter
Looking in the freezer door area	Common on other designs, not this one	Check the fresh food compartment instead

Why it matters

Replacing the filter in the correct housing prevents leaks at the receptacle, restores normal water flow to the dispenser and ice maker, and keeps the filter reset indicator accurate for maintenance.

Last updated: January 2026

If the ice maker in your Kenmore 79551313011 side-by-side refrigerator is not working, the most common causes are the ice maker power switch being OFF, the water supply being turned off or restricted, or the freezer not yet cold enough. The ice maker starts once the freezer reaches 15°F (-9°C) or colder.

Quick checks we recommend first

• Confirm the ice maker power switch is set to I (ON).
• Verify the freezer temperature is 15°F (-9°C) or below; allow up to 24 hours after a change or hookup.
• Make sure the water supply is connected and the shutoff valve is fully open.
• Check for a kinked water line behind the refrigerator.
• Look for ice clumps in the bin; piled cubes can make the ice maker stop.

What the manual says about ice maker startup

According to the 79551313011 owner's manual, the ice maker will not operate until the freezer reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below, and it can take about 24 hours after hookup to begin producing ice.

Common causes and what to do

Symptom	Likely cause	What to do
No ice at all	Ice maker switch OFF	Turn switch to I (ON)
No ice after install/move	Freezer not cold yet	Wait 24 hours, confirm temp setting
Small cubes or slow fill	Restricted water supply or clogged shutoff valve	Fully open valve; have the valve cleared if restricted
Ice maker stops intermittently	Ice piled up in bin	Level cubes by hand; shake bin occasionally

Parts that can be involved (when checks do not fix it)

If the basics above are good and the ice maker still will not cycle, these model-compatible parts are commonly involved in ice and dispensing issues:

• Lg refrigerator ice maker assembly 5989JA1002D (ice maker module and mold)
• Refrigerator ice bin 5075JJ1003K (bin engagement with auger drive)
• Refrigerator auger motor EAU59551204 (dispensing and auger drive function)

Why it matters

Ice makers are temperature and water-pressure dependent. If the freezer is even a few degrees too warm or the water supply is restricted, the ice maker in model 79551313011 will delay cycling, make small cubes, or stop producing altogether.

Last updated: January 2026