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Kenmore  24 cu. ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator w/ Internal Water Dispenser - Black  ENERGY STAR®

  Item#  04679439000 | Model#  79439
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Reg Price: $1289.99
Savings: $322.50
$967.49
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Specifications & Dimensions

Color and Styling:
Cabinet Color: Black
Color Family: Black
Crisper Color: Clear
Door Color: Black
Door Finish: Smooth
Door Style: Contoured
Handle Color: Black
Dimensions and Capacity:
Adjustable Legs: Yes
Standard or Counter Depth: Standard Depth Glossary
Depth w/ Door Open 90 Degrees: 62.875
Depth w/ Handle (in.): 35.25
Depth w/out Handle (In.): 33.375
Freezer Capacity (Cu Ft): 6.2
Height to Top of Case (in.): 67.875
Height to Top of Hinge (in.): 68.5 Glossary
Overall Capacity (Cu Ft): 23.5
Refrigerator Capacity: 17.3
Width w/ Door Closed (In.): 32.75
Width w/Door Open 90 Degrees (In.): 36.5
Depth without Door (in.): 29
Product Overview:
Automatic Defrost: Yes
Door Hinge: Right
Fast Freeze: No
Ice Dispenser: No
Remote Diagnostics: No Remote Diagnostics
Reversible Door: Yes
Voltage (V): 120
Weight, Shipping: 241
Performance:
Control Type: Digital
Kilowatt Hrs. per Year: 388
General Features:
General Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Power Cord Included: Yes
Durability:
Freezer Shelf Material: Glass
Handle Material: Aluminum
Refrigerator Shelf Material: Glass
Filtration & Dispensing:
Ice Maker: Yes
Ice Style: Cubed
Internal Water Dispenser: Yes
Thru Door Dispenser: None
Water Filter: Yes
Water Filter Replacement Part Number: 04609890000
Refrigeration Conveniences:
Adjustable Shelves: Yes
Control Location: Interior
Crisper Style: Slide-out
Gallon Door Storage: Yes
Humidity-Controlled Crisper: Yes Glossary
Number of Refrigerator Door Bins: 3
Number of Refrigerator Drawers: 3
Number of Refrigerator Shelves: 3
Refrigerator Interior Light: Yes
Freezer Conveniences:
Defrost System: Frost-free
Freezer Interior Light: Yes
Number of Freezer Door Bins: 2
Number of Freezer Shelves/Baskets: 1
Certifications:
ENERGY STAR Compliant: Yes

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Kenmore is America's # 1 appliance brand, trusted in the homes of more than 100 million Americans.

No other top-freezer refrigerator has more capacity than the 24 cu. ft. Kenmore 79439 refrigerator.* You can enjoy greater storage space for the foods you love, in the same 33-in. wide space as standard-size top-freezer refrigerators. It’s truly a breakthrough.

As the largest-capacity top-freezer refrigerator from Kenmore, the black Kenmore 7243 refrigerator with an internal water dispenser features door bins that can hold deep and tall items, a full-width pantry drawer and 2 spacious humidity-controlled crisper drawers. Even its interior LED lighting has a space-saving design to leave more room for food.

  • An internal filtered water dispenser in the fresh-food compartment is activated with a paddle control which allows for quick and easy one-handed filling of glasses and containers
  • Features the largest Kenmore top-freezer door bin capacity ever **
  • Door bins are deep enough to hold gallon-size containers, tall enough to hold 2-liter bottles and wide enough to store more than a case of canned beverages (12 oz. each) in a single bin
  • Factory-installed icemaker automatically creates crescent-shaped ice
  • Recessed LED lighting in both the freezer and the fresh-food compartment provide excellent illumination
  • Multi Air Flow Technology features strategically placed vents to balance the cool air throughout the entire refrigerator, so even the items on the door stay cool
  • Electronic control with simple touch adjustment and LED display monitors temperature to help make sure the refrigerator maintains optimal temperature
  • Clear, full-width pantry drawer provides extra-large drawer storage for deli meats, cheeses and even hard-to-fit items like party platters, sheet cakes and more
  • 2 spacious, clear humidity-controlled crisper drawers offer ample space for fresh fruits and vegetables, with adjustable humidity levels to help keep produce at its freshest 
  • Full-width, adjustable glass shelves in the fresh-food compartment and in freezer are simple to adjust and spills can be cleaned up easily 
  • Gracefully contoured, reversible refrigerator and freezer doors with sleek metal handles can be set to swing to the left or right, for flexible installation options
  • This Kenmore refrigerator meets ENERGY STAR® standards, so you can save money on your utility bills and help conserve our precious natural resources

*Among leading brands' standard 33-in. top-freezer refrigerators, based on AHAM standards
**Among refrigerators with AHAM capacity greater than 20 cu. ft.; storage space measured using Kenmore Brand Standards)

Added on August 25, 2012

 

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24 Reviewers (83.0%) would recommend this to a friend.
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EllenKeeter
Oct 16 , 2012
Top freezer
I love this refrigerator. The side shelves offer so much space that you have so much more space on the shelves. The ice maker is great. Produces lots of ice and is easy to get to versus the bottom unit freezer. I like the bin with the tall side to catch the ice.The water dispenser is easy to access. The lights inside provide great visibility. I thought I was going to purchase a smaller model but am so glad I purchased this unit. Delivery was perfect.
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ConsumerReport
Sep 28 , 2012
It must have been designed by someone who never cooks.
Pros: It doesn't take too much floor space. When I compare this unit to my old 22 cu feet refrigerator, this unit is only one inch deeper than my old refrigerator. I like that a lot. Cons: When loading your refrigerator, make sure that items do not block the air vents to prevent air flow restriction. These are the instructions found on the use and care guide.This is difficult to do since the water dispenser and control monitor take too much space. You really need to plan where your tall items and your smaller items need to be placed. Also, if you don't plan, you end up with a lot of dead space on the top shelf. The glass shelves are adjustable but they do not meet your individual storage needs. Each glass shelf is one big heavy piece of glass. Therefore, you don't have the option to adjust only the side that needs the adjustment. The door to the refrigerator doesn't open all the way. This makes it difficult to take out the shelves.
 

mamafox323

Raleigh, NC

May 15 , 2013
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Like it....but some things to note

Overall we're happy with this fridge. It's huge, offering a lot of space. Love the internal water dispenser. There are a few things that I wish we knew about though. The top freezer door isn't a tight close. It's too easy to open up. When you open and close the fridge door, the freezer door jumps open and closes. Had a technician come out and was told that it's normal on today's top freezers. It's functional and doesn't appear to affect the freezer temp, it's just annoying b/c I constantly check it to ensure it's closed. If you're looking to display your kiddos work on this fridge, forget it. The doors are not magentic. Didn't know this when purchased, although not a big deal to us. Lastly, the blue plastic at the bottom of the freezer and top of fridge door were removed, it left behing a discoloration that we're still trying to rectify. Seems to go away when we use the stainless steel cleaner, but does come back.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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MansfieldMom

Mansfield, MA

May 10 , 2013
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Love it but a few drawbacks I can live with...

Compared to my old side by side this refrigerator has huge internal capacity. The freezer is at eye level so no more digging through the freezer and you can fit a pizza box anywhere in the fridge. The configuration of shelves and drawers is perfect. Love the huge flat drawer - again no digging. Can fit 2.5 gallons of milk on the door and on top shelf. Water dispenser is great - sucks water back up once you pull your cup away so doesn't end up spilling all over the fridge. Ice maker works well. The drawbacks - the lights on either side of fridge look like runway landing strips, as a result the top shelf can be a bit dark. The only other drawback which might give you pause is that the refrigerator does (at times) make a humming noise (kind of like the "old time" refrigerators did). If you are sensitive to noise you might not like this - right now I am sitting in the living room and can hear the "hum" in the kitchen. But for me the benefits far exceed the drawbacks!


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May 2 , 2013
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A Dream

I was in the market for a side by side but with the measurements I required I was disappointed that the inside was not spacious enough. This top freezer refrigerator is not only spacious but the inside water dispenser is a nice touch. The doors hold gallon drinks which free up the shelves. The full lengh deli drawer is great for butter and other things. Plus I love the led lightening inside.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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jelehe

Birmingham, AL

Apr 17 , 2013
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Outstanding product

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Apr 16 , 2013
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24 c.f. top-freezer refrigerator

We have only had this about 2 weeks, but so far we really like it. It is very roomy. The top freezer is also roomy. Love the LED lighting. The water dispenser inside is also a plus. Had a side-by-side before and this one seems to have so much more usable space inside. It does make a humming (or buzzing) noise when it runs, but its not an issue.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Suetta

Indianapolis, IN

Apr 3 , 2013
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No noisy buzzer in the freezer if you leave the door open too long

Reasonably priced, cool LED lighting, bigger than our old Kenmore that we loved that had split glass shelves. This one has nice built in handles on the veggie/fruit bins. Great fridge for under a grand. Although saleslady recommended the ones with freezer on the bottom, we are short in stature and the fridge works better. Lots of door room too for condiments, double gallons of milk, etc... Large meat tray for entertaining is a plus.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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JJenB

Jacksonville, FL

Mar 27 , 2013
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Love it!

We shopped for months to find a fridge that would fit in our smaller space but that still had great features and a decent price. This fridge definitely exceeded our expectations. It's HUGE inside compared to everything else we looked at! Love having the internal water dispenser. This fridge is very well lit, and everything is within sight. The capacity on the door is absolutely amazing. We've had this fridge now for a month and so far there is not one thing I would change about it.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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kaczdaniel

Chapel Hill, NC

Mar 14 , 2013
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LOUD BUZZING

I am so disappointed! The refrigerator has many pluses - a 33" width, spacious interior, ice maker and filtered water dispenser. However the reason I purchased this unit was because it had such good reviews, some specifically indicating that it was quiet. Unfortunately, this refrigerator is anything but quiet. Whenever the compressor runs - and it runs a lot - there is a loud and very irritating buzzing that can even be heard in the next room. I can drown out the sound by running my dishwasher, exhaust fan or playing music but cannot enjoy peace and quiet for any extended time because of the fridge noise. The ice maker also is loud, but that noise is infrequent and tolerable. I have arranged for the return of this unit. Now comes the difficult job of finding a refrigerator that really is quiet.


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hallie12409

Alma, KS

Mar 8 , 2013
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I love it!

I was a little leery about getting a top freezer fridge, just because I'm used to a bottom freezer and the space allocation in a top freezer can be iffy. However, I loved this fridge the moment I got it. It's easy to organize and the freezer has plenty of space. Also I love that you can fit a bunch of soda on one of the drawers in the side. It saves a lot of space and is really handy for my husband. I also personally prefer an interior water dispenser, and it's a nice one too. It's really quiet and it's a great looking fridge. It's amazing that it's 24 cu.ft. but it's just 33 inches wide. Kenmore just really did a great job of utilizing space and making it efficient. I can't recommend this fridge enough.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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PhylNJ

Union, NJ

Mar 7 , 2013
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Looks so hi tech!

The LED lighting gives this refrigerator a modern look. I love the full width drawer, great for platters.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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